Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Gurmeet Sodhi

Melville,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, great listening and people management skills. Versed in writing and editing for multiple media and social media platforms. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mortgage Processor

Flagstar Bank
07.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
  • Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions, and resolve issues.
  • Process residential and construction loans for FNMA, FHA and VA per banking guidelines
  • Stayed up to date on loan regulation changes, processing loan applications in compliance with current laws.
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
  • Analyzed borrower credit reports and income statements to verify accuracy.
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
  • Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.

Freelance Journalist

Sodhi Enterprise, LLC
04.2001 - Current
  • Conducted interviews with state and local politicians
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Wrote press releases for various organizations as needed
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote, edited and produced stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
  • Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads, story development and gain additional insight for stories and coverages
  • Provided on-air commentary for television stations.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
  • Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
  • Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
  • Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.

Mortgage Broker - Owner

Executive Financing
04.2006 - 10.2012
  • Explained entire mortgage loan process to borrower.
  • Mentored other mortgage brokers in methods to help each land new clientele.
  • Participated in industry events and conferences to build relationships and gain market intelligence.
  • Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to generate new business opportunities.
  • Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for customers.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Researched and updated industry knowledge on changing legislation and regulations.
  • Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
  • Evaluated borrower financial information, pay stubs and credit history to determine loan possibility.
  • Collaborated with different lenders to find best possible deal for homebuyers.
  • Assessed clients' financial data to determine loan suitability.
  • Established strong relationships with borrowers, which helped to forge new business opportunities.

Education

Vocational Courses -

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Skills

  • Conduct LIVE and Recorded news and events
  • Crisis Management and Communication
  • Interview Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Media Operations Knowledge
  • Strong Mortgage and Banking background
  • Broadcast Anchoring and On-Camera Skills
  • Critical Thinking and Active Listening
  • Public Opinion Understanding
  • Writing, Editing and Fact Checking
  • Producing Stories and Researching
  • Interviewing Strengths and Audience Engagement
  • Evaluate Leads

Accomplishments

  • Traveled with President Barack Obama to cover his state visit to India in 2015 and conducted LIVE interviews and coverages of the visit for various international channels.
  • Covered 2016 US Presidential debates and election coverage for worldwide audience.
  • Covered 2019 Indian election results for worldwide audience
  • Covered Indian Prime Ministers 1st two visits to US from New York to DC.
  • Interviewed state heads and dignitaries from US, India and UK.
  • Conducted LIVE and recorded interviews and coverage of events from White house, Capitol Hill, Pentagon and other renowned venues.

Additional Information

  • Accredited with UN Press Corp
  • Sikh Coalition - Human Rights Organization - Member of Advisory Board
  • United Sikhs - Human Rights Organization - Member of International Advisory Board
  • Pingalwara Charitable Trust - Member of International Board


Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Mortgage Processor

Flagstar Bank
07.2020 - Current

Mortgage Broker - Owner

Executive Financing
04.2006 - 10.2012

Freelance Journalist

Sodhi Enterprise, LLC
04.2001 - Current

Vocational Courses -

Hofstra University

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