DUSTIN BENNIGHT
TACOMA,WA
Summary
Driven Business Development Officer with seven years of experience in organizational leadership. Well-educated in lead generation and relationship development with key clients and stakeholders. Recognized for guiding teams to success through coaching, sales technique training and revenue target achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Loan Broker
iHome Mortgage LLC
Tacoma, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed long-term relationships with customers by providing personalized service and advice.
- Monitored client portfolios to identify areas of improvement or risk reduction strategies.
- Collaborated closely with sales team members to develop marketing materials that accurately reflect company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
Fairway Independent Mortgage
12.2022 - Current
- Achieved aggressive sales goal above $20 million in total volume, 50 closed units during the most difficult economic climate the real estate has experienced in 40 years, and highest interest rate climate over the last 25 years
- Responsible for a broad range of operational tasks related to the direct sales, business development, compliance adherence, loan processing, internal and external partner satisfaction, and continued maintenance of mortgage loan accounts and relationships while achieving aggressive sales goals.
VP OF MORTGAGE LENDING
Origin Point Mortgage
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Instrumental and driving force in guiding the company to final VA and FHA certification through high loan volume, while maintaining excellent origination quality
- Directed the development and implementation of business farming and marketing strategies to consistently increase market share, value to customers, internal/external partners, and growing application pipelines while cultivating new business relationships.
Senior Business Development Partner/Loan Officer
Veterans Lending Group DBA Crosscountry Mortgage
Puyallup, Washington
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Analyzed borrower financial situations which resulted in 98% underwriting success, while achieving aggressive sales goals originating above $100 million, over three consecutive fiscal years while maintaining high grades in compliance and regulatory requirements.
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS/PLAYER ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Seattle Seahawks
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for assisting with the daily operational executive of the football program by assisting VP of Team Operations and VP of Player Engagement in the area of practice set-up, music playlist execution, player operations logistics
- Oversee the completion of travel logistics for Rookie Mini-Camp, Mini-Camps, NFL Rookie Symposium, and assigned team functions throughout the year.
PLAYER ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT
New York Football Giants
12.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted players in their professional achievements during the offseason in the area of job shadows and internships coordination, rookie success program, while assisting in providing the tools needed in order to succeed in transition from NFL player to post-career
- Coordinated rental car check-in and check-out for all players, coaches, football operations staff during Super Bowl XLVI week.
TEAM LEADER/MASTER HELMSMAN
U.S. NAVY
02.2005 - 01.2009
- Performed almost every task in connection with deck maintenance, small boat operations, navigation, and supervising junior (E-1 and E-2) personnel assigned to a ship's deck force as their leading seaman
- Developed expert knowledge of all programs performed in, or related to, the marine environment
- Served as Ship's Master Helmsman for special sea and anchor evolutions both on USS Crommelin and USS Russell.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science
Fordham University
05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office and CRM software aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Relationship/Stakeholder Management
- Client Interviews
- Prospecting and Networking
- Program and Team Management
- Strategy Development
- Program Implementation
- Business Development
- Data Analysis - Business Recommendations
- Business Growth
- Communication proficiency
- Sales strategy development
- Client Relations
- Contract Negotiation
Affiliations
- The Mountaineers
- Veterans of Foreign War
Accomplishments
- Super Bowl XLVI Champion
- Super Bowl XLVIII Champion
- Honorable Discharge for Naval Service.
- Top Producer Award 2020,2021,2022
Timeline
Senior Loan Broker
iHome Mortgage LLC
02.2024 - Current
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
Fairway Independent Mortgage
12.2022 - Current
VP OF MORTGAGE LENDING
Origin Point Mortgage
07.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Business Development Partner/Loan Officer
Veterans Lending Group DBA Crosscountry Mortgage
05.2017 - 07.2022
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS/PLAYER ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Seattle Seahawks
04.2013 - 03.2017
PLAYER ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT
New York Football Giants
12.2011 - 08.2012
TEAM LEADER/MASTER HELMSMAN
U.S. NAVY
02.2005 - 01.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science
Fordham University