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Dina Lyon

Dina Lyon

San Diego,CA

Summary

Friendly retail professional with a successful background in sales and marketing. I have outstanding customer service skills and relationship building strengths. I am eager to secure and maintain a full-time position within a company that can challenge me, and see the excellent time management and problem-solving abilities I have.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant / Loan Processor

Bay Equity Home Loans
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Sales assistant as well as personal assistant to San Diego branch manager for Bay Equity. Duties included strong administrative responsibilities as well as a full time mortgage loan processor. responsibilities.
  • Assisted customers with completing loan applications and understanding the home loan process.
  • Processed FHA/VA, Conventional, USDA and other loan programs.
  • Utilized loan origination software such as, but not limited to, Encompass, Microsoft Office Suite, and AUS system DU/DO.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely responses to inquiries and providing thorough explanations of loan processes.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and generated condition lists for applicants.
  • Conducted credit analyses on applicants to assess risk levels prior to Underwriting submission/approval.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing borrower concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and teamwork initiatives.
  • Prepared documents for underwriting by verifying client income, credit reports, and other information.
  • Managed multiple loans simultaneously ensuring timely completion of each task assigned without compromising on compliance or quality standards.

Account Executive

Neyenesch Printers
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • Extensive outside sales and marketing focused on, but not limited to a Southern California territory.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Serviced accounts to propose new products and services and maximize company revenue.
  • Conducted corporate marketing team sales presentations to illustrate value of product & services.
  • Built strong client, vendor and community relationships to promote long term business growth.
  • Provided client class trainings, and plant tours for large corporate marketing teams.
  • Attended large networking events for company representation including BBB of San Diego, AIGA, Creative Mornings and many other corporate foundations.

Marketing Manager/ Sales Representative

Creative Coatings
10.2009 - 12.2017
  • Sales assistant to company owner as well as company Marketing Manager.
  • Maintained a seasoned 50 year existing book of business as well as cold calling for new business.
  • Organized successful trade show exhibits, showcasing products or services effectively to potential customers or partners.
  • Managed and created company brand messaging collateral, materials, marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other company collateral.
  • Worked with graphic designers and marketing teams to establish and create theme and tone for content.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with all vendors.
  • Constant courting and research for new business, including and not limited to cold calling
  • Scheduled presentations, meetings, group trainings, plant tours and more
  • Attended large networking events for company representation within the printing industry.
  • Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.

Account Executive

Rush Press/Consolidated Graphics
09.2008 - 10.2009
  • Extensive outside sales and marketing covering a large Southern California territory.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Developed a solid pipeline of prospects through diligent research and targeted outreach efforts.
  • Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
  • Scheduled meetings for product presentations, trainings, and facilitating all client requests
  • Attended large corporate networking events for company representation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lynnwood High School
Lynnwood, WA
06.1989

Skills

  • Strong Administrative Support
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Customer Relations & Product Education
  • Product Sales & Account Management
  • Project Planning, Cost Estimation & Project Management skills
  • Critical thinking; Decision making while multitasking

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant / Loan Processor

Bay Equity Home Loans
07.2019 - 01.2023

Account Executive

Neyenesch Printers
12.2017 - 07.2019

Marketing Manager/ Sales Representative

Creative Coatings
10.2009 - 12.2017

Account Executive

Rush Press/Consolidated Graphics
09.2008 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

Lynnwood High School
Dina Lyon