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Catherine Santillo

Ellwood City,PA

Summary

Motivated professional with diverse experience and proven achievements.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Mortgage Banker

Rocket Mortgage
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Mortgage Banker licensed in fourteen states. Conducts client interviews to assess eligibility for purchase mortgages.
  • Reviews credit reports, verifies income and assets, prepares folders for underwriting, ordering of appraisals.
  • Coordinates with underwriting and closing team for expedited closings. Developed action plans to assist in improving credit scores for ineligible clients.
  • Utilized Sales Force to manage customer communication. Remote position.
  • Coordinated closely with title companies to ensure smooth closings and proper document recording.
  • Located and pre-qualified customers for mortgages.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of applicants'' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.

Director of Purchasing

Sensible Organics
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Developed purchasing strategies to ensure material availability and manage costs efficiently.
  • Management of inventory levels through analysis of product forecasts and vendor negotiations.
  • Implemented Kanban Visual System for MRO items.
  • Successfully reduced overall purchasing costs by 18% by developing strategic business relationships.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures for purchasing, receiving and inventory management.
  • Budget compliance, negotiation of contracts and new product development.
  • Developed metrics for supplier performance and continuous improvement.
  • Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
  • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.

Manager of Project Management & Estimating Services, Lead Project Manager

KMA Manufacturing
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Managed project execution including material procurement, production scheduling and cost controls.
  • Implemented Gantt Scheduling Boards for the fabrication and machine shop areas.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures for Project Management. Implemented training programs for employee development.
  • Supervised three Project Managers and a team of two Estimators.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within budget and deadline constraints.

Materials Manager

Keystone Profiles
10.2011 - 10.2012
  • Responsible for planning material flow from purchase through multiple manufacturing operations. Leadership of procurement and production staff.
  • Champion for continuous improvement for on time delivery, supplier performance and production schedule adherence.
  • Responsible for cost reductions, service negotiations and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.

Production, Procurement, and Inventory Manager

CMR USA, LLC
02.2008 - 10.2011
  • Responsible for 25-member production team, buyer, expediter, shipper, and inventory control specialist.
  • Increased On Time Delivery Performance through Lean Manufacturing techniques.
  • Established forecast procedures for critical material components and implemented Vendor Managed Inventory.
  • Implemented in process scrap reporting and Bill of Material reviews to increase inventory accuracy.
  • Successfully reduced materials costs for conduit, enclosures, and wire through effective negotiations.
  • Team Lead for ISO certification project.
  • Responsible for management of inventory turns, production efficiencies, quality, budgets, and reductions to COGS.
  • Green Belt Lead for Supplier Six Sigma Project
  • Implemented Kanban Point of Use Storage
  • Manager responsible for implementation of 5S project.
  • Responsible for employee development and recruiting.
  • Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.

Sales Director/Residential Appraiser, Accounting Supervisor

Century 21 Preferred Properties
07.2003 - 02.2008
  • Responsible for recruiting, training, and marketing for a real estate sales office. Responsible for the supervision of the accounting department and sales coordinator.
  • Successfully increased appraisal business by 40% through effective recruiting and training techniques.
  • Consistent multi-million-dollar producer in residential real estate sales.
  • Increased total sales volume by 30% through effective recruiting and training techniques.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
  • Achieved regional sales targets through effective territory management and relationship building with key clients.

Supply Chain Materials Supervisor

Honeywell
04.1994 - 06.2003
  • Successfully supervised a 6-person team consisting of Two Associate Planners, an Assistant Buyer, a Production/Customer Service Assistant, Shipper, and Receiver.
  • Responsible for the control and accuracy of inventory for three business units with an estimated value exceeding $18 million.
  • Successfully assisted in the implementation of JD Edwards software including system set up and employee training for the Materials Department.
  • Responsible for the development of Standard Operating Procedures for inventory, receiving, shipping, purchasing and related quality control procedures in compliance with ISO 9000 Standards.
  • Responsible for processing customer orders, scheduling and invoicing for inter-company accounts and external vendor managed inventory accounts.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and continued development of the Vendor Managed Inventory including set-up, scheduling, and training staff on the principles of MRP & Kan Ban Inventory.
  • Team Leader for improvement of on time deliveries. Defined criteria for production reports for expediting and production scheduling.
  • Assisted in development of Production Planning Procedures.
  • Directed the purchasing department to improve vendor relations and cost reductions.
  • Management of critical materials for the production process including the development of reorder points for raw materials.
  • Negotiated contract purchases for machinery, equipment, utilities, and supplies.
  • Managed all inventory activities for accounting including cycle counting, year end and month end closing procedures and reporting.
  • Assisted in the costing function. Developed inventory control procedures for precious metals inventory resulting in 1% physical inventory variance.
  • Developed strategic relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved quality of materials.
  • Implemented standardized procedures for handling hazardous materials, maintaining a safe work environment.

Production and Inventory Control Manager, Accounting Assistant

Forney Test Equipment/Keystone Rolls, Wampum
01.1986 - 04.1994
  • Responsible for the production scheduling for 2 business units including procurement of all materials used in the production processes.
  • Team Leader for the implementation of an MRP based system for both business units.
  • Assigned to the development of the item master files, set up of routing and bills of material.
  • Managed inventory components for machinery production for custom orders and maintained inventory levels for forecasted items.
  • Assisted engineering in developing raw material cost reductions through effective vendor negotiations and process reviews.
  • Improved inventory accuracy including the management of work in process and the development of inventory control procedures for reporting and costing purposes.
  • Assisted the accounting department with the preparation of Financial Statements and monthly closing activities.
  • Developed new procedures to assist in controlling cost of sales resulting in improved Profit and Loss Statements.
  • Implemented Gantt scheduling techniques for the machine shop.
  • Developed inventory control procedures including daily cycle counting of raw materials resulting in a decrease of inventory physical variances to less than 3% overall.
  • Successfully negotiated consignment program for machinery components resulting in increased ability to maintain JIT scheduling and reduction of overall inventory costs.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a robust cycle counting program and refining warehouse organization strategies.

Education

Accounting/Marketing

Community College of Beaver County

Cost Accounting/Finance

Geneva College

Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Law, Appraisal

Jefferson Technical College

Real Estate Financing, and Investment

La Roche College

Leadership and Management Certificate

Joseph M. Katz School of Business

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Materials Management
  • Supervision & Employee Development
  • Capacity Planning
  • Project Management
  • Residential Mortgage Banker
  • Production Scheduling
  • Demand Planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Accounting/Budgeting
  • Real Estate Appraisals
  • Residential Real Estate Sales
  • Loan structuring
  • Purchasing processes
  • Document preparation

Timeline

Licensed Mortgage Banker

Rocket Mortgage
09.2021 - 06.2023

Director of Purchasing

Sensible Organics
11.2014 - 07.2017

Manager of Project Management & Estimating Services, Lead Project Manager

KMA Manufacturing
01.2014 - 09.2014

Materials Manager

Keystone Profiles
10.2011 - 10.2012

Production, Procurement, and Inventory Manager

CMR USA, LLC
02.2008 - 10.2011

Sales Director/Residential Appraiser, Accounting Supervisor

Century 21 Preferred Properties
07.2003 - 02.2008

Supply Chain Materials Supervisor

Honeywell
04.1994 - 06.2003

Production and Inventory Control Manager, Accounting Assistant

Forney Test Equipment/Keystone Rolls, Wampum
01.1986 - 04.1994

Cost Accounting/Finance

Geneva College

Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Law, Appraisal

Jefferson Technical College

Real Estate Financing, and Investment

La Roche College

Leadership and Management Certificate

Joseph M. Katz School of Business

Accounting/Marketing

Community College of Beaver County

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