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Hughes Springs, Texas, United States

Branch Manager - Responsibilities include pipeline management, team member training, assignment of new files to ensure on time closings, realtor and referral partner relationship management, production management and internal business relationships as well as process improvement. 1.5+ Million per month personal production and Branch Management. Additional certifications and knowledge gained for USDA, VA, TDHCA, TSAHC, and Wish Programs in addition to the normal Conventional Conforming and Non Conforming product types. Continuance of relationship development that results in five or more transactions per month in production based referrals to the branch in addition to processing is being built upon. Responsible for training new employees with little to no experience so that growth into experienced and seasoned processors and sales assistants is guaranteed. Training includes creation of procedure and product templates to promote successful uniform production throughout the branch. I am also involved in process improvement goals with the corporate office regularly to provide suggestions and background as to how things can be improved to increase efficiency company wide.

Four Corners Mortgage Division

The Josh Moody Loans Team - Responsibilities include pipeline management, team member training, assignment of new files to ensure on time closings, realtor and referral partner relationship management, production management and internal business relationships as well as process improvement. Pipelines in excess of 60 transactions per month were successfully maintained throughout 2020 with an average pipeline size of more than 30 per month. Additional certifications and knowledge gained for USDA, VA, TDHCA, TSAHC, and Wish Programs in addition to the normal Conventional Conforming and Non Conforming product types. Continuance of relationship development that results in five or more transactions per month in production based referrals to the branch in addition to processing is being built upon. Responsible for training new employees with little to no experience so that growth into experienced and seasoned processors and sales assistants is guaranteed. Training includes creation of procedure and product templates to promote successful uniform production throughout the branch. I am also involved in process improvement goals with the corporate office regularly to provide suggestions and background as to how things can be improved to increase efficiency company wide.

Plano, Texas, United States

The Josh Moody Loans Team - Responsibilities included pipelines in excess of 60 transactions at one time per month, with attention to detail and quality assurance. I was recognized for this quality with receipt of First Star Awards and by being given delegated authority to sign off on underwriting conditions. Knowledge used for restructure of loans and selling of the new structure to clients when required. Certifications carried include renovation lending, USDA, VA, TDHCA, TSAHC, SETH, FNMA Home Path and many other programs. During my course at First Choice I primarily worked on the Josh Moody Loans Team by helping to develop and maintain realtor and buyer referral relationships for continuous referral partners of the branch. In addition to processing roles, pipeline management roles, and team training roles, I also maintained an average of five or more transactions per month in referral business to the branch. Skills were gained in negotiating conditions and timelines to ensure on time and smooth closing processes.

Arlington, Texas, United States

Responsibilities included training for new hire employees and creation of job templates and guides so that success and uniformity throughout the branch was achieved. Loan structure and restructure was done on a regular basis to ensure smooth and on time closings once documents were received. Built and maintained excellent underwriting relationships and was also given the ability to sign off on conditions. Developed and maintained realtor and buyer referral relationships for continuous referral partners that added an additional three to five transactions of production on average per month in addition to other duties. Worked with clients to obtain and provide items that the underwriting department would accept to ensure smooth and seamless transactions.

Plano, Texas, United States

Branch Lead in processing and working with loan officers to properly structure files for underwriting by sharing abundant knowledge of the guidelines for many program types spanning from Jumbo, Conventional conforming, Renovation, USDA, VA, FHA and much more. Corporate designation provided for the ability to sign off on underwriting conditions, and recognized many times for excellence in quality and quantity of production. In depth training was acquired with FHA 203K, 203k streamline, USDA, VA, Fannie and Jumbo transactions throughout my tenure here. I was chosen to assist in BETA test cases and process improvement of the new DORADO program that the company built. Development of realtor and buyer referral relationships for production based applications was also successfully done at PrimeLending.

Grapevine Tx

Production in over 1 million per month maintained regularly in self sourced business. Recognition attained for quality loan submissions to operations team. Structure of loan and guideline knowledge was expanded to provide solutions to unforeseen obstacles in the loan process. Developed and maintained existing and new referral partnerships through marketing and business relationship building skills.

Parkcities Office

Production of over 800,000 in my first month originating mortgages was achieved and maintained throughout my tenure. Experience in cold call and warm market sales was gained, along with marketing and referral partner relationship building. Provided assistance to other loan officers regarding structure and re structure of loan files to help push more production through the branch. Worked seamlessly with clients to obtain items needed to achieve successful and on time closings.

Plano, Texas, United States

Experienced gained from Doc Prep and Set up experience as well as processing and process improvement rolls. I also worked through the CMD and Government Lending divisions as Bank of America restructured the company. Level two underwriting authority for Prime Clues Accept Files was achieved as well as in depth training on review of Appraisals and Prime and Sub Prime underwriting. Multiple promotions and advancements throughout my tenure here led to attaining knowledge in almost every area of the business including but not limited to B2B, B2C, Countrywide KB Builder account, CMD, Full Spectrum, Wholesale and government lending.

Business Administration, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Honors Society and NCAA Rowing

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0