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Ameerah Cook

Santa Clarita,CA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 20 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Property management field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Gem LA Femmes Productions llc
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2009 - Current
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Hosted fundraising events for various charities to boost brand awareness and community engagement.

Loan Officer

Imortgage
San Diego, CA
10.2012 - 02.2014
  • Executed loan origination process and ordered credit reports, appraisals and preliminary title reports.
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
  • Educated customers on variety of loan products and available credit options to promote valuable decision-making.
  • Adhered to federal and state compliance guidelines relative to retail mortgage lending.
  • Performed daily maintenance of loan applicant database.
  • Obtained and compiled copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information to update credit and loan files.
  • Determined appropriate rate locks, issuance of disclosures, overage and underage waivers and fee waivers.
  • Provided expert financial advice on mortgage and both educational and personal loans.
  • Researched insurance information and flood certificates.
  • Created financial analysis reports of commercial real estate, borrowers' financial statements, lease reviews and market research.
  • Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action.
  • Observed corporate and federal regulatory policies in terms of data security, privacy and confidentiality.
  • Spent ample time with each applicant to break down complex information into terms that easy to understand.
  • Identified valuable solutions for customers with credit problems.
  • Reviewed credit histories from applicants and determined feasibility of granting requested loans.
  • Reviewed loan agreements to verify completeness and accuracy according to applicable policies.
  • Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about processes.
  • Analyzed applicant financial and credit status, evaluating assets and risk to determine loan feasibility.
  • Assessed feasibility of loan approval by reviewing financial histories, available credit and current employment.
  • Helped customers make decisions about loans and lines of credit based on availability, terms and benefits.
  • Met with applicants to obtain information to streamline loan application process, fielding questions regarding steps.
  • Cultivated partnerships with individuals and firms to better promote products meeting customers' needs.

Broker/ Sr. Loan Officer

Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Waldorf, MD
11.2008 - 06.2010

Originated Loans for the community in Waldorf Maryland.

Assisted with first time home-buyer programs.

Teamed up with realtors and taught first time homebuyer’s classes to gain clients and their confidence in our company.

Closed an average of 8 deals a month which was more than 2.5 million in purchase money business.

Branch Manager

Citi Financial
Lynwood, Wa
10.2006 - 10.2008
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns tailored towards target audience segments resulting in increased brand awareness within the local community.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendation.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of new financial products, broadening portfolio offered to clients.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with personalized banking solutions, tailoring services to meet individual financial goals.
  • Ensured exceptional customer service, resolving issues swiftly to maintain trust and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining operational integrity.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with high-value clients, securing their loyalty through exceptional service and advice.

First Time Homebuyer Specialist

H&R Block Mortgage Corporation
Irvine, CA
10.2003 - 07.2005

Originated loans for first time homebuyers.

Responded to leads from H&R Block Tax Services and turned them into buyers.

Strategically walked first time homebuyers through the process of home ownership.

Qualified New Homebuyer's for Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPA’s) .

Coordinated with realtors throughout the buying process.

Preferred lender for Keller Williams

Attended Closings and Signings for the completion of the purchases.

Top Producer with an average of closing 75% of the deals in my pipeline each month. (I.E. 7 out of 10 deals in my pipeline would come to fruition)

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

University of Phoenix
09.2008

Skills

  • Labor relations
  • Marketing tactics
  • KPI management
  • Life cycle project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Design coordination
  • Sales leadership
  • Product branding
  • Operations Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Hiring
  • Business Planning
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Sales negotiation
  • Personnel Management
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budget Development
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Financial Planning
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Safe Driving Practices

Accomplishments

Owned and operated my own company for more than 15 years.

Have been a top producer in my field of expertise every time I step back into the lending and real estate industry.

Additional Information

I have been a home owner for several years and just previously sold my home in 2003 .

This was a rental property that I held from a previous marriage. I leased the house to 4 tenants, manage the property and the tenants. I created lease agreements and negotiated terms.

I have had several properties that I have rented to tenants overseeing the properties and the process of getting them leased out.

You will noticed that I have lived in a few different states. I was previously a military spouse and we moved approximately every two years.

Timeline

Loan Officer

Imortgage
10.2012 - 02.2014

Owner/Operator

Gem LA Femmes Productions llc
08.2009 - Current

Broker/ Sr. Loan Officer

Freedom Mortgage Corporation
11.2008 - 06.2010

Branch Manager

Citi Financial
10.2006 - 10.2008

First Time Homebuyer Specialist

H&R Block Mortgage Corporation
10.2003 - 07.2005

Associate of Arts - Business

University of Phoenix
Ameerah Cook