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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Acutely reviewing real estate contracts, natural resources reviews, title commitments/policies and internal/external transaction-specific documentation to help ensure accuracy and a proper closing. • Reviewing and analyzing information from municipalities, outside entities and other Church Departments to help prepare and execute the acquisition, disposition and property use agreements under direction of the senior closing officer and real estate project manager.• Organizing and managing information from various databases, purging working files to permanent records, tracking the status of working projects and updating associated program tracking tools.

Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

• Servicing mortgage industry clientele (loan officers, real estate agents, title/escrow) by conducting closings and guiding signers through this final part of the process.• Designing and implementing direct marketing campaigns to more than 300 mortgage professionals aimed at servicing existing and potential clientele as well as business expansion.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Initiated detailed reviews and analyzed documentation such as credit reports, income and asset documentation, collateral, fraud prevention tools and other applicable documentation as required to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance.• Effectively communicated all requirements to the Loan Originator and cleared conditions within designated authority level as outlined in the credit and risk policy and procedures.• Cross-trained and well-versed in both Retail and Third-Party Origination (TPO) underwriting.• Utilized Encompass software in underwriting & qualifying Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac loan applications.

Utah

• Proactively decisioning home equity lines of credit within lending authority in six different states ranging from $10k to $2m based on sound reasoning, credit evaluation and bank/Federal guidelines to mitigate risk and potential fraud.• Liaise between multiple internal departments and senior branch management to discuss and find solutions to their clients’ needs while upholding highest levels of customer service.

Utah

• Decisioned home equity lines of credit based on financial analysis, overall credit history, and detailed research of market comparables.• Liaised between credit union members and title company to clear any previous and/or current liens and obtain legal counsel when applicable.• Evaluated automated valuations, desktop appraisals and full residential appraisals for accuracy and worked with borrowers’ insurance companies to ensure proper coverage was accurate and in place.

Salt Lake City, Utah

• Proactively recommended approvals/declines of real estate loans in six different states ranging from $10k to $1.5m based on sound reasoning, credit evaluation and bank/Federal guidelines to mitigate risk and potential fraud.• Liaised between multiple internal departments and senior branch management to discuss and find solutions to their clients’ needs while upholding highest levels of customer service.

Peterborough, United Kingdom

• Co-produced online marketing campaign material aimed at raising awareness towards India’s leprosy human rights issues and securing funding to support an estimated 600,000 annual hospital consultations. • Produced a 12-page research report analyzing/monitoring the effectiveness of the organization’s publications within UK and India online media as part of a European Union funded project.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Collaborated with co-workers and management in identifying gaps in production practices which resulted in an estimated 30% increase in productivity and improved turn around times by nearly 50%.• Assisted my supervisor in the education and training of 4 new employees within a 3 month period.• Thoroughly evaluated and decisioned outside residential appraisals received and ensured that all criteria met bank lending guidelines and standards.• Served as liaison between multiple internal departments to make sure practices met compliance requirements/standards while maintaining production quotas.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Responsible for decisioning and approving all types of real estate and non-real estate loans based on sound reasoning and credit evaluation.• Effectively communicated and worked with affiliate banks, administrative, loan center and branch personnel on lending decisions and compliance matters.• Nominated by management to cross-train in another department to help facilitate increasing production demands and ensure compliance to National regulations.

•Took part as a collaborative effort in undertaking both quantitive and qualitative research for UK based NGO WaterAid. The aim of the project was to analyze past and current data and provide solutions as how to more effectively engage a targeted demographic through social media; Facebook specifically. We presented our findings to the film, marketing and communications departmental managers. • Studied abroad in Israel under the rubric of peace and conflict resolution. Conducted interviews, filmed and participated in group discussions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.• Provided photographs and video content to The Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI) for their marketing and promotional purposes.• Assisted KUED producer in creating a marketing video for the Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts founder and Utah Office of Tourism.• As production assistant I took part in a National Geographic documentary that focused on responsible driving. The program was aired nationwide and also reached a worldwide audience through online platforms.• Assistant videographer in producing a promotional video for Utah’s department of tourism, business, and cross-cultural centers.• As associate producer, I lead PR efforts in Salt Lake City, Utah region to promote a film about their local giant pumpkin growing organization throughout several communities. The film sold out for three weekends in a row with more than 750 people in attendance.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Assisted in the organization, promotion and execution of dining events ranging from 50-250 guests and ensured that all received the expected fine dining experience.• Upheld high service standards by demonstrating current industry food and beverage knowledge. Continually analyzed the guest experience with management and identified gaps for improvement that resulted in improved service scores by 30% and a reduction in food costs of nearly $7,000.00 annually. •Nominated by management for cross-training in multiple departments & served as translator for native Spanish and Portuguese guests in both the restaurant and hotel.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Initiated cost-effective marketing strategies which promoted educational services that reached over 1,000 local residents to create additional revenue.• Attended weekly pipeline and training events that increased my skills in sales, marketing, and customer relations.• Analyzed and evaluated clients’ mortgage needs in five different states and offered various loan options based on credit worthiness and debt-to-income. Also negotiated interest rates with financial lenders based on various qualifying factors.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Co-produced and set out periodic up-to-date newsletters and reports about the studio to current and potential investors as part of the marketing team. Worked collaboratively in developing studio’s visual identity and branding.• Oversaw various stages of the production process and collaborated with departments to ensure that deadlines were met in a timely manner. Headed local and international film festival submissions.

Clovis, California

• Responsible for handling financial transactions and cross-selling other bank products/services to clients when appropriate. Chosen by management for advanced training. Increased branch clientele while serving as translator for the local Spanish speaking community.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Media And International Development

Activities and Societies: DEVsocThe MA Media and International Development degree is a unique and innovative Masters programme which.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A), Film And Media Arts

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Business Administration And Management, General