An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employeed
Roanoke, VA
Homeschool Educator
08.2006 - 08.2021
Job overview
Developed individualized lesson plans for each student based on their learning styles and interests.
Created stimulating activities to reinforce instruction.
Attended workshops and conferences related to teaching methods and innovative approaches in homeschool education.
Taught all CORE subjects from pre-K through 8th grade for three children.
Offered children rich and diverse learning opportunities through traditional and digital-based education as well as field trips, group gatherings and special events.
Led a community wide science fair for 4 years for the homeschool community with months of project development and a panel of judges.
Cole Taylor Bank
Chicago, IL
Vice President Business Banking
12.2000 - 09.2003
Job overview
Developed and maintained relationships with potential customers to increase loan business for small to medium sized businesses for the largest regional bank in Chicago.
Negotiated terms and conditions of loan contracts.
Verified accuracy of loan documents prior to approval.
Approved or denied loan applications based on established guidelines.
Interacted with underwriters, appraisers, title companies during the processing of a loan application.
Reviewed credit histories, income statements, and other financial information of loan applicants.
Concord Partners LLC
Washington D.C.
Project Manager, VP
02.1999 - 08.2000
Job overview
Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones and reported progress to clients.
Analyzed data from various sources, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups, related to projects such as the National Cathedral, National Park visitor centers, and historical hotels.
Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by senior management of the company and external board members.
Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
Wachovia Bank
Winston- Salem, NC To Northern Virginia
Corporate Real Estate Loan Officer, VP
07.1994 - 01.1999
Job overview
I worked on business development and underwriting loans for corporate real estate lending all over North Carolina.
Individual loan sizes range from $500,000 to $19,000,000 for primarily shopping centers, hotels, and industrial buildings.
I did some lending to car dealerships in the Tysons Corner area, as well for inventory.
Used Excel and other financial analysis tools to underwrite and present loans within the bank, as well as sell the loan to the customer, and handle the administration of the loan approval process and closing process for the client.
Developed relationships with real estate agents, brokers and other professionals within the industry.
Education
Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
05-1994
University Overview
Cum Laude
Wake Forest University
from Summer Business Management Program
01-1993
University Overview
4.0 - Dean's List
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Teaching strategies
Community Outreach
Mentoring others
Creative Problem-Solving
Critical and mathematical thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational skills
Effective listening
Positive student and community engagement
Analytical decision making
Underwriting abilities
Loan Negotiation
Completing applications
Business Development
Communication Skills
Appraisal review
Time management abilities
Client Relationship Building
Affiliations
I went from the business world to homeschooling my 3 children up until their middle and high school years. Now one is studying mechanical engineering at GA Tech University, the second is a Richmond Scholar and studying pre-medicine at University of Richmond, and the third is a freshman at Faith Christian School. I am now looking to transition my skills into a part time job opportunity. I have also been a dancer and volunteer for the Southwest Virginia Ballet in Roanoke for 14 years. I have volunteered my time with various school positions, including serving on the parent board at Patrick Henry H.S. and Governor School. I enjoy various sports and activities outside and serving in my church community.