Bryan Bertone
Watsonville,CA
Summary
- Results-driven professional with a solid foundation in Operations, Sales, and Marketing, adept at adapting to diverse tasks and fostering team collaboration. Proven track record in driving performance improvements and enhancing customer engagement. Actively involved in the arts community through writing, directing, performing, and producing theatrical productions. Seeking to leverage creative and operational skills to contribute to innovative projects.
- Seasoned Copy Editor with a background in editing a wide range of content—from articles and technical documents to marketing materials. Possess a keen eye for detail, a firm grasp of grammar, and a commitment to consistency and clarity. Known for enhancing the quality of text while preserving the author's voice. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Proven track record of improving readability and coherence of written material.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Copyeditor
07.2024 - Current
- Providing copyediting services for Fiction, Non-fiction, academic writing, and periodicals, both digital and print
Operations Consultant
Dave's Gourmet Seafood
Santa Cruz, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Revamping operations, including order management and turnaround speed; all communications; Human Resources; general organization of records and accounting
- Assisting with marketing/branding efforts as the company relaunches focused on growth
- Personally handling all customer service to set a new tone for the company and win back some lost customer base
Team Loan Officer
Movement Mortgage
Century City, CA
02.2022 - 08.2022
AVP of Mortgage Lending
Guaranteed Rate
Beverly Hills, CA
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Self-sourcing loans for preapproval and ensuring they get through escrow/closing
- Nurturing relationships with realtors, presenting new marketing & program opportunities
- Advising borrowers/realtors on purchasing power and limits for negotiating offers
- Community outreach to foster new connections and networking
Licensed Mortgage Sales & Marketing Assistant
Guaranteed Rate
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Taking applications from prospective borrowers and preparing them for preapproval
- Checking credit, selecting loan programs for best fit, calculating rates & fees
- Setting meetings, preparing co-marketing materials and presentations for Realtor partners
Assistant Operations Manager
24 Hour Fitness
Irvine, CA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Reviewing financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data
- Managing staff, setting productivity goals, preparing work schedules, assigning duties
Producer
Timothy Cline Insurance Agency
Santa Monica, CA
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Managing day-to-day needs of 500+ accounts, maintaining records & policy renewals
- Advising clients of policy features, best programs, and suggesting additions or changes
- Representing the company at seminars and programs for new products or services
- Presenting products at tradeshows
- Facilitating switchover from paper to electronic filing system of all records for the company
Education
BA - Theatre Arts, Communications
University of San Diego
CA01.2008
Skills
- Client relationships
- Thorough Attention to Detail
- Willingness to Learn
- Content organization
- Proofreading expertise
- Copywriting Proficiency
- Effective Language Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Schedule oversight
- Productivity improvement
- Team building/leadership
Affiliations
- Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, member, 2005-present, Executive Committee, Sergeant at Arms, USD Chapter. Chapter Executive Member of the Year, 2008. Assisted in execution of multiple fundraisers for philanthropic institutions such as The Bleed Purple Foundation, CASA, and The Daniel Lee Burkett memorial fund.
- Young Storytellers Foundation, Mentor, 2015-present, Assisting 5th graders in writing screenplays, as well as casting and directing professional actors in a live performance of the final product.
Certification
- CA Mortgage Loan Originator, lapsed
- CA Property and Casualty Insurance, lapsed
- Specialized certificate in Copyediting, UC San Diego
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Copyeditor
07.2024 - Current
Operations Consultant
Dave's Gourmet Seafood
11.2022 - Current
Team Loan Officer
Movement Mortgage
02.2022 - 08.2022
AVP of Mortgage Lending
Guaranteed Rate
06.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Mortgage Sales & Marketing Assistant
Guaranteed Rate
10.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Operations Manager
24 Hour Fitness
05.2017 - 06.2018
Producer
Timothy Cline Insurance Agency
03.2010 - 07.2015
BA - Theatre Arts, Communications
University of San Diego
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