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Francis Farfan

Pottstown,PA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in sales and business development using strategic marketing while supporting executive level management. Excelled in hiring and coaching, alongside secured lending and compliance, showcasing bilingual proficiency and exceptional risk management. Recognized for outstanding performance and mentorship.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Vice President of Global Loan Operations

Citi
New Castle, DE
09.2023 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver successful high value fundings on time, enhancing company reputation and decreasing operational risk.
  • Fostered strong relationships with key clients, leading to repeat business and client satisfaction.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Maintained compliance while processing notices for funding requests for myself and my team.
  • Approved wire requests and reversals on a case by case basis for proper remediation.
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by holding weekly meetings and ensuring follow-up.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining daily reporting and implementing new tracking tools for the team.

Assistant Vice President / District Manager

Mariner Finance
Birmingham, AL
06.2015 - 09.2023
  • Managed a $55 million district of 12k+ customers composed of 6 branches and 23 employees.
  • Guided my managers and staff in generating leads and securing contracts with local dealers.
  • Evaluated profit and loss statements to identify strengths, weaknesses, and implement improvement plans as needed.
  • Assessed employee performance through KPI's to coach, train, and provide guidance to reach company goals.
  • Reviewed individual branch operations quarterly to ensure compliance and applied action plans when necessary.
  • Ensured all optional credit and non-credit products were presented properly and offered to all eligible customers.
  • Prioritized secured lending to protect company assets.
  • Developed reports to track monthly progress for production and delinquency goals.
  • Prepared and held weekly meetings for my team and senior management.

Accomplishments:

  • Member of the company's Women's Leadership Program
  • Increased branch profit 444% in my first year as a manager
  • Awarded 2016 employee of the year
  • Coached and developed the top performing employees in the district who were awarded employee of the year for 2017, 2018 & 2019
  • Trained and mentored my assistant manager through 2020 resulting in their branch manager promotion in 2021
  • #1 in the region for 1st lien secured volume in 2020
  • Passed branch compliance audits from 2016-2022 with an 85% or higher

Education

Completed One Year of General Studies - General Education

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

High School Diploma -

Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Hiring and Coaching
  • Policy and Compliance
  • B2B sales
  • Risk Management
  • Business development
  • Underwriting
  • Secured lending
  • Insurances sales
  • Time Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Pennsylvania notary

Timeline

Assistant Vice President of Global Loan Operations

Citi
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Vice President / District Manager

Mariner Finance
06.2015 - 09.2023

Completed One Year of General Studies - General Education

Arcadia University

High School Diploma -

Reading Senior High School
Francis Farfan