Desiree Blanchard
Summary
I have over 25 years of working as a administrative professional. 17 of those years were spent in a financial institution with the majority of that time spent working as a Mortgage Loan Processor. I am a very detail oriented and hardworking individual. I learn fast and am always willing to take on new tasks to help support my team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Admin Specialist
Upper Valley Press
09.2021 - Current
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Prepared purchase orders and followed up on deliveries to ensure timely arrival of goods.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and prevent stock shortages.
- Communicated regularly with warehouse staff to coordinate incoming shipments and manage existing inventory effectively.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and negotiated pricing agreements.
- Kept vendors in compliance with contractual obligations by continuously monitoring performance.
- Maintained thorough digital records of purchased items, cots, and product performance.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
Administrative Assistant
HP Cummings Construction Company
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Entered data accurately into spreadsheets and databases for record-keeping purposes.
- Took direct dictation, read notes and listened to recordings and transcribed information.
- Received and distributed incoming mail and digital correspondence.
- Maintained scheduling and event calendars for staff meetings, parties and important deadlines.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal invoices.
- Processed invoices and expense reports according to company policy.
- Organized and updated file systems, keeping records easily retrievable.
- Directed calls bases on query type to streamline support.
- Managed daily office operation and maintained an organized workspace.
- Supported the Human Resources Department by updating employee files as needed,
Director Of Broker & Customer Relations
Sillycow Farms, LLC
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc
- Receive and process purchase orders
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
- Maintain contact lists
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Update Policy and Procedure manuals for the plant
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Provide information by answering questions and requests
- Work closely with Brokers and Vendors to assure accuracy and timely delivery of purchase orders.
- Research and creates presentations
- Travels the US to tradeshows, sets up displays and promotes and sells product to vendors.
Mortgage Loan Administrator
Wells River Savings Bank
10.2000 - 02.2017
- Set up and completed loan submission packages
- Submitted completed packages in a timely manner.
- Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
- Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
- Obtained credit reports, land survey and building appraisals for mortgage loan documentation.
- Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
- Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering loans.
- Coordinated closing process with attorneys and title companies.
- Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
- Continued education on current banking products and services
- Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
- Monitored pipeline reports to ensure loans were progressing through process efficiently.
- Managed multiple files simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Oxbow High School
Bradford, VT1998
Skills
- Great Customer Skills
- People-oriented
- Excellent time management skills
- Deadline-driven
- Detail-oriented
- Rapid data entry skills
- Financial document review
- Information verification
- Processing procedures
- Microsoft word and Excel proficient
- Practices due diligence
- Goal-oriented
Timeline
Purchasing and Admin Specialist
Upper Valley Press
09.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
HP Cummings Construction Company
02.2019 - 09.2021
Director Of Broker & Customer Relations
Sillycow Farms, LLC
02.2017 - 02.2019
Mortgage Loan Administrator
Wells River Savings Bank
10.2000 - 02.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Oxbow High School