Diane Larkin
Accomplished Mortgage Banker/ Trainer/ Educator
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Gifted professional with many years of career experience in helping people reach their goals. Talented in public speaking, communications. problem solving and assisting people perform at their highest level. Committed to helping people reach maximum potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Teacher- In House Substitute
Jackson Middle School
Champlin, Minnesota
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
- Updated individual student files and class records with information such as student participation and grades.
- Enforced school rules, dress code and behavior to offer positive, learning-oriented environment to students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Helped prepare classrooms by setting up activity stations, writing on bulletin boards and distributing materials.
Mortgage Contract Underwriter
Gooi Mortgage
DesMoines, IA
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
English/ Communications Teacher- Substitute
School District Osseo, Anoka, Robbinsdale
Maple Grove, MN
09.2018 - 09.2019
Loan Originator/Branch Manager
Summit Mortgage Corp
Plymouth, MN
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
Loan Originator/VP
Guaranteed Rate
Chicago, IL
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Updated borrowers through each step of loan application, approval and closing processes while remaining attentive to customer needs.
- Resolved discrepancies between borrowers, lenders and financial institutions with detail orientation and efficiency.
- Collected information from banks, institutions and employers to assess applicant eligibility.
- Collaborated with sales agents, financial planners and accountants to attract clients and enhance beneficial partnerships.
Loan Originator
RMG Residential Mortgage Group/Alerus
Minnetonka, MN
04.2007 - 01.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - English, Spanish
Mankato State University
Mankato, MN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 05.2001 -
MBA - English- Post Graduate Study
St Thomas University
St Paul, MN 05.2001 -
Skills
Organizational abilities
undefinedCertification
MN Teaching License K-12 174903
Timeline
Teacher- In House Substitute
Jackson Middle School
02.2022 - 06.2022
Mortgage Contract Underwriter
Gooi Mortgage
09.2019 - 11.2021
English/ Communications Teacher- Substitute
School District Osseo, Anoka, Robbinsdale
09.2018 - 09.2019
Loan Originator/Branch Manager
Summit Mortgage Corp
01.2013 - 08.2018
Loan Originator/VP
Guaranteed Rate
02.2011 - 01.2013
Loan Originator
RMG Residential Mortgage Group/Alerus
04.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - English, Spanish
Mankato State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Northern Colorado
05.2001 -
MBA - English- Post Graduate Study
St Thomas University
05.2001 -
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