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Education
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CANAAN GRAPENTIN

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

Self-motivated professional with robust experience in several different parts of the food and beverage industry, as well as multiple aspects of the mortgage industry. A hard worker with diligent attention to detail and a desire to succeed.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
Goodyear, AZ
05.2022 - Current
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.

Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's
Buckeye, Arizona
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Loan Processor

American Financial Network
Remote, Remote
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Set up and completed loan submission packages.
  • Provided quick turnaround times to maintain fast-past schedule.
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
  • Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering conforming and non-conforming loans.
  • Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation and generated condition lists for applicants.
  • Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues.
  • Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
  • Processed loans within various departments to achieve timely, accurate and fair proceedings.

Disclosure Analyst

Anchor Funding
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Maintained my pipeline of 10-100 loan files and completed disclosures in a timely manner in order in which files were received
  • Reviewed Loan files for accuracy and completion
  • Assessed compliance of loan application with federal laws and regulations according to specified loan program
  • Completed various verifications necessary to ensure loan approval (Verifications of employment, verifications of tax transcripts, verifications of rent, etc.)
  • Followed up daily on missing documents necessary to move loans to processing

Disclosure Specialist

Sprout Mortgage
Bishop, CA
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Maintained knowledge of loan programs offered through bank.
  • Prepared loan estimate with new loan application and sent initial disclosures.
  • Managed company disclosure timelines to maintain delivery standards and timetables. Worked to improve disclosure turn-times from 72 hours to 24 hours.
  • Set up loan file with accurate fees according to selected loan program and other loan parameters.
  • Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.

Sr. Processor

American Financial Network
Irvine, CA
02.2016 - 08.2019
  • From 9/2016 to 4/2019, I worked as a back-end Senior Processor. My responsibilities included receiving the initial "Prior to Doc" condition list form the underwriter and retrieveing those conditions from the applicable parties. (Escrow, title, borrower, employers, etc.) I was then responsible for returning all of the conditions to the file and organizing them in a manner in which the underwriter could quickly review and approve the loan.
  • From 10/2018 until my departure, I took on additional responsibilities and became a Sr. Processor/Disclosure analyst. I was mainly responsible for the disclosure process and all processing needs prior to the loan being submitted to underwriting. This included but was not limited to sending and receiving initial disclosures, collecting initial stips, and verifications of employment, tax transcripts, and rent.
  • Maintained an average pipeline of 20-40 loans per month in order to achieve timely closings and ensure files are moving for the following month so there is no time between month-end and the beginning of the new month for loan signings.

Assistant General Manager

Pieology Pizzeria
Maple Grove, MN
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Mentored and motivated team members to efficiently achieve challenging business goals (Namely by ensuring all team members were properly trained and knew the expectations of the business)
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared bank deposits
  • Completed inventory purchases and oversaw restocking following the First in, first out mantra
  • Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance while also balancing a healthy work atmosphere
  • Resolved problems promptly and effectively to elevate the customer experience
  • Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences
  • Managed schedules to maintain ideal labor costs as well as ensuring employees were able to work their assigned shifts as requested

Line Cook

TGIFridays
Maple Grove, Minnesota
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.


Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant
Maple Grove, MN
02.2012 - 09.2014
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
  • Instructed new staff in propr food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
  • Received food orders from cashiers and wait staff, cooked items quickly to complete the entire order together in order to be served hot and fresh
  • Prepared identical courses repeatedly daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, and waste guidelines
  • Maintained a well-stocked station with supplies and ingredients needed to maximum productivity
  • Devised weekly schedules for staff based off of sales projections to ensure labor costs fit within business projections

Residential Crew Lead

Ranger Property Services
Maple Grove, MN
08.2010 - 09.2014
  • Snow Removal for Commercial and Residential Clients
  • Lawn care for Commercial and Residential Clients
  • General property maintenance for Commercial and Residential Clients (Wall repairs, garage doors, minor cement jobs, tree work, irrigation repair, etc.)
  • Managed other crew members to ensure job timeframes were met and the job was done to company expectations as well as completed in a safe manner.
  • Driving to and from job sites with and without other associates in the vehicle
  • Responsible for upselling additional company services as applicable

Crew Member

Culver's
Champlin, Minnesota
04.2009 - 03.2012
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Offered upgrade items and showcased daily specials to promote restaurant products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Champlin Park High School, Champlin, MN
06.2012

Skills

  • Portion Control
  • Labor Cost Management
  • Food Preparation
  • Restaurant Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Jimmy John's
06.2022 - 01.2023
Line Cook - Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
05.2022 - Current
Loan Processor - American Financial Network
09.2021 - 02.2022
Disclosure Analyst - Anchor Funding
12.2020 - 06.2021
Disclosure Specialist - Sprout Mortgage
10.2019 - 12.2020
Sr. Processor - American Financial Network
02.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant General Manager - Pieology Pizzeria
09.2014 - 12.2015
Line Cook - TGIFridays
03.2013 - 09.2014
Line Cook - Perkins Restaurant
02.2012 - 09.2014
Residential Crew Lead - Ranger Property Services
08.2010 - 09.2014
Crew Member - Culver's
04.2009 - 03.2012
Champlin Park High School - High School Diploma,
CANAAN GRAPENTIN