JIM GUTHERY
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Loan Officer
Academy Mortgage Corporation
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
Project Manager, Owner
Four Corners Restoration
01.2011 - 05.2021
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with contractor teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Branch Manager
Rapid Mortgage Company
01.2014 - 02.2019
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
Real Estate Agent, Owner
Nexus Real Estate Services
02.2011 - 03.2017
- Owned company and ran day to day operations, hiring, book keeping, etc.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
Mortgage Broker, Owner
American Liberty Mortgage
04.1997 - 03.2009
- Founded and managed American Liberty, growing revenue to $450k in first year.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Conducted target market research to optimize loan production.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Store Director
Toys"R"Us
01.1985 - 08.1996
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Oversaw staffing and training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Assessed newly unpacked merchandise and instructed stock clerks to add to display cases and displays.
- Reported to district manager regarding store and staff issues, financial goals and sales.
Education
Real Estate, Finance
High School Diploma -
05.1984
Skills
- Excellent Time Management
- Sales Pipeline Maintenance
- Client Relations
- Team Player
- Sales Expertise
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Loan Application Management
- Property Evaluation
Timeline
Sr. Loan Officer - Academy Mortgage Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Branch Manager - Rapid Mortgage Company
01.2014 - 02.2019
Real Estate Agent, Owner - Nexus Real Estate Services
02.2011 - 03.2017
Project Manager, Owner - Four Corners Restoration
01.2011 - 05.2021
Mortgage Broker, Owner - American Liberty Mortgage
04.1997 - 03.2009
Store Director - Toys"R"Us
01.1985 - 08.1996
Hondros College of Business - , Real Estate, Finance
Mt Vernon High School - High School Diploma,