Lead team of 23 direct reports including scheduling hourly employees, hiring/termination, and performance evaluation
Implemented processes and grow team for new Electronic Closing (eClose) product resulting in 26 months of sustained month over month growth
Manage complex calendars partnering with internal marketing and external third party partners to develop and facilitate training programs used nationwide
Oversee shared department e-mail inbox and calendar with ~2,000 emails per day
Oversee phone communication for 200-500 eSignings per day including diffusing escalations removing roadblocks to ensure eSignings are performed timely and in line with government regulation
Train and provide on going support to over ~275 branches nation wide on eClose processes in support of company goal (75% of all closings filed via eClose)
Championed need for additional third party to provide eSign platform software to ensure business continuity and platform continues to meet the needs of branches at scale
Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
San Diego Sales Manager
Capay Organic Farm Fresh To You
02.2015 - 07.2020
Coached and counseled sales representatives, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Managed annual event budget of $150,000
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Researched, determined and coordinated ~12-40 viable events per week including price negotiation, payment, staffing, and ensuring appropriate equipment.
Established and fostered strategic partnerships with San Diego businesses and schools to drive sales growth and create additional opportunities for sales representatives
Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
Executive Chef
Mia Francesca Group
02.2012 - 01.2015
Managed and consulted with Davanti restaurants nationwide to improve quality and efficiency
Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Opened new Davanti locations. Responsible for establishing and implementing SOPs, building vendor relationships, troubleshooting supply chain, creating novel menus, executing complex meal services and hiring/training over 50 employees.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2012
Skills
Business Correspondence and Development
Schedule Planning
Process Improvement
Executive Calendars
Microsoft Office
Workflow Improvements
Timeline
Closing Department Manager
Fairway Independent Mortgage
07.2020 - Current
San Diego Sales Manager
Capay Organic Farm Fresh To You
02.2015 - 07.2020
Executive Chef
Mia Francesca Group
02.2012 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Closing /Funder at Movement Mortgage (Formally Fairway Independent Mortgage)Closing /Funder at Movement Mortgage (Formally Fairway Independent Mortgage)