Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Katherine Pochert

Katherine Pochert

Washington,MI

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in overseeing every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Mortgage and Real Estate production, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Expert in relationship building in order to exceed goals and build market share.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

New American Funding
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Partner Experience (PX)Director
  • Relationship Management Director


Developed two new programs from concept to stand up for company’s purchase division


  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • The Relationship Management team achieved over 3,000 direct real estate partner referrals in first full year
  • The PX team moved partner satisfaction scores from 4.25% to 4.65% in first 90 days of execution
  • Improved process for PX team that resulted in a 100% success rate in partner profile validations where previously it was 60%
  • Define strategy and develop program standards and goals – Develop KPI’s and reporting capabilities to monitor brand engagement, customer satisfaction, sales
  • Project/program management – cross functional collaboration (Legal, IT, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Communications) – complete build out of program CRM, automation of communication and task to streamline processes and improve partner experience in order to exceed sales goals
  • Leader of three national remote teams
  • Team member reviews and development
  • Direct communication to executive team on program success/challenges
  • Develop and conduct Loan Officer and Real Estate Agent communication training
  • Attend industry conferences in order to deepen relationships and drive brand awareness
  • Promoted cross channel communication and team building (Sales/Processing)
  • Leadership – loan escalations and resolutions

Listing Agent

Rocket Homes
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Top producer – 125 listings sold in 12 months
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
  • Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.

Relationship Manager • Program Manager

Rocket
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Established Relationship Management program for the country's largest mortgage lender
  • Led the team from initial production of 0 to over 450 direct real estate partner referrals a month with a conversion of over 37%
  • The RM program now has 70 team members and is the largest division in business development at Rocket Mortgage
  • Define strategy and communication process in order to successfully connect with our Real Estate partners and drive market share
  • Project/program management – cross functional collaboration (Legal, IT, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Communications) – complete build out of program CRM (Salesforce), automation of communication and task to streamline processes and improve partner experience in order to exceed sales goals
  • Manage top Benefit Partner relationships through on-site visits and consistent communication in order to grow channel sales
  • Business development through national conventions and on-site office presentations resulting in increased market share year over year


President’s Club Account Executive

Equifirst Corporation
05.2001 - 11.2007
  • Responsible for the sale of wholesale mortgage products to the Broker community.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
  • Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
  • Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service.
  • Leveraged CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.

President’s Club Account Executive

First Union National Bank
11.1998 - 04.2000
  • Responsible for the sale of wholesale mortgage products to the Broker community
  • National business to business sales.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.

Marketing Director

Regent Carolina Corporation
01.1993 - 09.1998
  • Real Estate Developer of a Master planned community - single family, condominiums, high rise and town homes
  • Media planning and tracking, sales, coordinate between the developer and builders to execute contract negotiations.
  • Built strong relationships with industry professionals and influencers.
  • Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising, and word of mouth tactics.
  • Created content and promotional materials to drive engagement and conversions.
  • Deployed well-coordinated campaigns, events and public relations strategies to promote brand.
  • Created and managed marketing budget, ensuring maximized ROI.

Education

Associate of Arts - English

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • People Management
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Market and Competitive Analysis
  • Communication and Engagement Techniques
  • Customer Service Management

Accomplishments

  • AWARDS —
  • Million Dollar Club
  • Super Achievers
  • President’s Club


Timeline

Director

New American Funding
07.2019 - 01.2022

Listing Agent

Rocket Homes
06.2017 - 07.2019

Relationship Manager • Program Manager

Rocket
06.2017 - 07.2019

President’s Club Account Executive

Equifirst Corporation
05.2001 - 11.2007

President’s Club Account Executive

First Union National Bank
11.1998 - 04.2000

Marketing Director

Regent Carolina Corporation
01.1993 - 09.1998

Associate of Arts - English

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Katherine Pochert