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Education
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Certification
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Volunteer Experience
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Alicia Holden

Denham Springs,LA
Alicia Holden

Summary

Performance-driven Vice President with nine years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than fifteen years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Holden Lending, LLC

Vice President, Loan Officer, Processing, Branch Manager, Compliance and Human Resources
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for daily planning, executing, managing the operations of the company, and reviewing efficiency, effectiveness and implement operational objectives
  • Developing new strategies for marketing and scouting out new lenders with specialized programs to better service our clients
  • Overseeing all loan officers, processing, underwriting, compliance, human resources, and finances of the company
  • As a loan officer, I will accurately evaluate applicant's creditworthiness, ability to repay, and which programs best satisfy their need based on the appropriate documentation
  • Gather all relevant records such as credit reports, financial reports, employment records, appraisals, and any other conditions for a loan approval and underwriting
  • Educating and clarifying the risk and benefits associated with each loan program, terms, and well as government regulations
  • Specializing in VA, FHA, USDA, Conventional and Jumbo loans
  • Remaining up to date on all compliance/regulations, available lenders and restrictions, rates, and current market
  • Generating new leads while preserving previous client relationships and the highest level of customer service
  • Ensure all files are compliant, with an internal audit on every file and a monthly random audit
  • Assist other loan officers as a loan officer assistant and processor.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.

Custom Mortgage Lending Group

Branch Manager / Loan Officer / LOA / Processor / Compliance
03.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Rigorously evaluates applicant's creditworthiness, ability to repay, and which programs best satisfy their need based on the appropriate documentation
  • Gather all relevant records such as credit reports, financial reports, employment records, appraisals, and any other conditions for a loan approval and underwriting
  • Educating and clarifying the risk and benefits associated with each loan program, terms, and well as government regulations with the client
  • Specializing in VA, FHA, USDA, Conventional and Jumbo loans
  • Remaining up to date on all compliance/regulations, available lenders and restrictions, rates, and current market
  • Generating new leads while preserving previous client relationships and the highest level of customer service
  • Ensure all files are compliant, with an internal audit on every file and a monthly random audit
  • Assist other loan officers as a loan officer assistance and processor if needed.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
  • Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.

Paradise Mortgage Brokers, LLC

Branch Manager / Loan Officer
06.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Properly evaluates applicant's creditworthiness, ability to repay, and which programs best satisfy their need based on the appropriate documentation
  • Gather all relevant records such as credit reports, financial reports, employment records, appraisals, and any other conditions for a loan approval and underwriting
  • Educating and clarifying the risk and benefits associated with each loan program, terms, and well as government regulations
  • Specializing in VA, FHA, USDA, Conventional and Jumbo loans
  • Remaining up to date on all compliance/regulations, available lenders and restrictions, rates, and current market
  • Generating new leads while preserving previous client relationships and the highest level of customer service.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
  • Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.

Capital South Lending LLC

Senior Loan Specialist, Training and Marketing Manager, Human Resources
05.2015 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Performs a multitude of duties including preparing and processing payroll, training all new employees, creating a training manual based on policies and procedures
  • Assist in recruiting new loan officers and employees for company growth
  • Provide all human resources needs, manage any employee disputes, and termination or assist in filing for retirement
  • In addition to meeting with clients to review all finance options available
  • Reviewing all documents for pre-qualification, pre-underwriting evaluation, and post audit exams on all loans
  • Staying current and up to date on all local, state, and federal guidelines and compliance
  • Developing new marketing strategies across all platforms to generate new lead sources.
  • Enhanced loan approval rates by implementing effective underwriting guidelines and risk assessment strategies.
  • Streamlined loan processing procedures for increased efficiency and faster turnaround times.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Administrative Coordinator 3
12.2013 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Performs a multitude of duties including preparing and processing payroll, serve as a liaison between vendors, customers, and other agencies
  • Carry out accounting responsibilities such as paying invoices, preparing contracts, requisitions for the purchasing of supplies and commodities, receiving and processing payments, and completing financial reports
  • Also maintain vehicle logs and monthly maintenance reports
  • Organizing travel for numerous employees
  • Conduct inventory audits and property control for my location
  • Work in alligator division administering tags and licenses, along with regulations
  • In charge of issuing all fur tags, yearly audit reports, and severance tax payments for the state
  • Employ several computer software systems and additionally perform general clerical duties
  • Handle any disputes that arise from consumers in a timely and professional manner.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
  • Enhanced communication between departments with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.

Greenbrier Behavioral Healthcare

Intake Coordinator
12.2011 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Providing and coordinating telephone information and triage, scheduling and performing basic psychiatric assessments and recommending treatment appropriate to identify level of care needs and available resources
  • Responsible for intake logs on all incoming calls, daily and monthly census reports, the admission process, and procedures
  • Working with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance to verify benefits, authorization, and clinical verification, including ICD 10 codes
  • Assist in training new employees and create a detailed training guide based off policy and procedures
  • Also have training and experience in crisis intervention, CPR and CPI certified.
  • Streamlined the intake process by implementing efficient data collection and organization methods.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with timely and accurate information during the intake process.

Education

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Master of Science from Social Work
08.2012

University Overview

Internship at St Tammany Parish Hospital. Primary focuses on case management/social services for emergency services, critical care, mental health, hospice, oncology, infectious diseases, surgery, and wound care patients. Help bridge the gap between community needs and resources; and advocating for my patients' needs.

  • [Number] GPA 4.0

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
08.2008

University Overview


  • Dean's List every semester
  • Awarded [Award Name]
  • [Number] GPA 3.875
  • Ranked in Top [Number]2% of class
  • [Honor's Society Name] President of Psi Chi Honors Society for Psychology, national and chapter member of Gamma Beta Phi, Sigma Alpha Lambda and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Skills

  • Market Research
  • Metrics Tracking
  • Customer Prospecting
  • Financial Management
  • Media Relations
  • Lead Generation
  • Event Networking
  • Staff Development
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Data Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Operations Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Sales and Marketing Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Budget Oversight
  • Account Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Customer and Employee Rapport
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Decision-Making
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Company Guidelines
  • CRM Software
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Building
  • Human Resources Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Office Administration
  • Scheduling
  • Administrative Support

Certification

  • Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS# 1947404
  • FEMA Insurance Adjuster and Xactimate Trained
  • Life and Health Insurance Agent

Academic Organizations

  • Psi Chi Honors Society for Psychology, President, 08/2007 - 05/2008, Organizing officer and chapter meeting, coordinating fundraisers and community service events, writing, and proposing grants, working with other student organizations, and handling any problems that arose.
  • Gamma Beta Phi, National and chapter member
  • Sigma Alpha Lambda, National and chapter member
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National and chapter member

Volunteer Experience

Melrose East Community Improvement Plan, Summer of 2010

Timeline

Vice President, Loan Officer, Processing, Branch Manager, Compliance and Human Resources

Holden Lending, LLC
07.2021 - Current

Branch Manager / Loan Officer / LOA / Processor / Compliance

Custom Mortgage Lending Group
03.2021 - 07.2021

Branch Manager / Loan Officer

Paradise Mortgage Brokers, LLC
06.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Loan Specialist, Training and Marketing Manager, Human Resources

Capital South Lending LLC
05.2015 - 06.2020

Administrative Coordinator 3

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
12.2013 - 12.2014

Intake Coordinator

Greenbrier Behavioral Healthcare
12.2011 - 12.2013

Southern University At New Orleans

Master of Science from Social Work

Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Alicia Holden