Destineym Blake
Tampa,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Transaction Manager with extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, loan processing, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in affordable multifamily housing, loan closing coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. Adept at ensuring adherence to regulatory agreements, streamlining workflows, and providing assistance to teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President – Transaction Manager
Citibank
12.2023 - Current
- Collect, track, and review due diligence items to support underwriting and legal counsel, to facilitate efficient closings.
- Oversee commercial real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory agreements and lending requirements.
- Act as the primary liaison between borrowers, legal teams, borrowers, and fiscal agents to ensure seamless closings.
- Review and manage loan documentation, deal summaries, and restrictive covenants.
- Assist in monitoring and oversight of compliance reporting
- Host weekly team calls to align priorities and share updates
- Handle complex escalations and provide direct support for reconciliation and audit projects.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Transaction Manager – Officer (Full-Time)
Citibank
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Collect, track, and review due diligence items to support underwriting and legal counsel, to facilitate efficient closings.
- Oversee commercial real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory agreements and lending requirements.
- Act as the primary liaison between borrowers, legal teams, borrowers, and fiscal agents to ensure seamless closings.
- Review and manage loan documentation, deal summaries, and restrictive covenants.
Transaction Manager – Officer (Contract)
Citibank (via Matrix Resources)
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Collect, track, and review due diligence items to support underwriting and legal counsel, to facilitate efficient closings.
- Oversee commercial real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory agreements and lending requirements.
- Act as the primary liaison between borrowers, legal teams, borrowers, and fiscal agents to ensure seamless closings.
- Review and manage loan documentation, deal summaries, and restrictive covenants.
Commercial Loan Processor
Rabo AgriFinance
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Processed commercial loan applications, UCC filings, and compliance verifications.
- Ensured adherence to federal lending regulations (TILA, ECOA) and collaborated with underwriting teams.
Previous Roles in Mortgage & Loan Processing
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Held positions at Radian Group, GTE Financial, Farm Credit of Central Florida, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
- Managed loan processing, document verification, compliance reviews, and portfolio tracking.
- Conducted financial risk assessments, escrow account reviews, and loan servicing audits.
- Ensured federal and state compliance across mortgage lending and commercial financing.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Polk State College
Skills
- Transaction Management – Loan processing, closing coordination, compliance reviews
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Liaison with borrowers, underwriters, legal teams, and fiscal agents
- Process Optimization – Compliance reporting, workflow improvements, documentation review
- Software & Tools – Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, MS Teams, and Encompass
- Decision making & judgment
- Administrative support
- Procedure implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Vice President – Transaction Manager
Citibank
12.2023 - Current
Transaction Manager – Officer (Full-Time)
Citibank
03.2022 - 12.2023
Transaction Manager – Officer (Contract)
Citibank (via Matrix Resources)
08.2021 - 03.2022
Commercial Loan Processor
Rabo AgriFinance
01.2021 - 08.2021
Previous Roles in Mortgage & Loan Processing
01.2014 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Polk State College
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