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Sara Kraft - Mba, Pmp is listed as Strategic Financial Services Leader * Risk Management * Commercial Lending *Operations * Process Optimization at Laurel Peak Consulting, based in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Sara Kraft - Mba, Pmp.
Sara Kraft - Mba, Pmp previously worked as Principal Consultant at Laurel Peak Consulting and Vice President, Director - Loan Operations at Northmarq. Sara Kraft - Mba, Pmp holds Mba, Business Administration And Management, General from University Of Phoenix.
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I am a seasoned professional in commercial credit, with deep expertise in a diverse range of areas including commercial underwriting, risk management, project management, and employee development. Throughout my career, I have developed a comprehensive skill set in assessing and managing credit risk, leading cross-functional initiatives, and designing impactful credit training programs.One of my core strengths is process optimization. I focus on streamlining operations and reducing inefficiencies, which enhances scalability to support both rapid and responsible lending growth. In today’s ever-changing business environment, continuously refining processes is essential to staying relevant and efficient – both for employees and for clients. As a leader, I am committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in trust, respect, and collaboration. I believe that with the right tools and support, teams and individuals can thrive, driving both personal and organizational success.
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Minnesota, United States
Laurel Peak Consulting helps financial institutions navigate today's complex banking landscape with a blend of deep process knowledge and a focus on the people who make it all work. We bring customized solutions to your specific situation, including process optimization, LOS system implementation guidance, risk management, and individualized training solutions to take your organization to the next level.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
I led the teams that comprised Servicing Operations at Northmarq, including Administration, New Loan Onboarding, Compliance, Investor Accounting & Reporting, Legal, System Admin (lender & borrower portals), Tax & Escrow, and Surveillance. These teams were responsible for onboarding new loans and supporting the nearly 7,000 CRE loans serviced by Northmarq.
I led a team of 3 managers and 10 individual contributors, supporting a rapidly-growing portfolio of commercial loans. I joined Wings in September 2017 as the 4th team member in Commercial Services, initially to bring the CRE loan underwriting function in-house. During that time, the commercial loan portfolio grew from $200MM to over $1B.As a whole, the team included 22 staff members. Supporting that growth, I implemented a commercial LOS and additional software systems to support the portfolio, developed and refined policies and procedures, and nurtured a culture focused on the individuals responsible for team success every day.
Apple Valley, Mn
Established and supported an Operations team supporting rapid, responsible growth of a portfolio of CRE and construction loans. Implemented and documented policies and procedures. Served as a lead contact for regulatory and third party examinations.
Established a team of credit analysts and lending support staff in response to rapid growth in commercial real estate lending. Updated lending policies and documented new procedures in response to team growth. Successfully implemented the nCino platform to underwrite, approve and monitor the loan portfolio.
Apple Valley, Mn
Underwrote new loans to support portfolio growth. Also conducted annual reviews and portfolio monitoring. Began process of selecting a new LOS system to support commercial portfolio management.
St. Paul, Mn
Coordinate commercial credit-related projects supporting the Credit Administration function of Bremer Bank. Coordinate and facilitate training opportunities for credit analysts and business bankers. Chair of CRA Council to execute Bremer's CRA strategy. Led three CRA exams for the institution, earning “Outstanding” ratings each time.
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Manage a group of 5 credit analysts who underwrite loans to small- and medium-sized businesses. Collaborate and balance workloads with other analyst teams. Provide portfolio monitoring and credit risk assessments.
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Underwrite commercial loans and relationships, collaborating with commercial lenders to effectively assess credit risk. Earned the Best of Bremer sales and service recognition award in 2005; nominated a second time in 2009. Invited to participate in Bremer’s exclusive Leadership Academy program in 2009 and was promoted to a leadership role shortly thereafter.
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Sara Kraft - Mba, Pmp is listed as Strategic Financial Services Leader * Risk Management * Commercial Lending *Operations * Process Optimization at Laurel Peak Consulting.
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Sara Kraft - Mba, Pmp holds Mba, Business Administration And Management, General from University Of Phoenix.
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