George Wells
St. Petersburg
Summary
Determined people-professional with experience in sales, loans, and leadership. Proven track record of managing large teams, overseeing budgets, and fostering strong community relationships. Adept at analyzing complex situations, making data-driven decisions, and maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality. Possesses exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to understand and meet deadlines. Ready to leverage leadership experience, financial acumen, and problem-solving abilities to provide outstanding service in the financial sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Administrator
Pinellas County Schools
2022.05 - Current
- Supervises and consults administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributes to their professional growth and development.
- Serves as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improve overall organizational function.
- Developed the entire onboarding process
- Spearheads program funding initiatives with local community leaders to grow school-wide success.
Behavior Coach, Teacher
Melrose Elementary
2017.01 - 2022.05
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided training to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, optimism, and encouragement.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Conducted quarterly teacher performance reviews/evaluations
Director of Sales
Squaremouth
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Managed complex negotiations with key accounts resulting in long-term contracts that bolstered annual revenue figures significantly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Investment Analyst
Franklin Templeton Investments
- Conducted detailed investment analysis, calculations and reports.
- Organized financing for each deal by sourcing funds from private and public groups.
- Assisted in maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders such as brokers, fund managers, and custodians to facilitate smooth operations.
- Streamlined due diligence procedures, ensuring timely closings on property acquisitions.
Loan Officer
Lending Hand Mortgage
- Reviewed deeds of trust, title reports, loan notes, and mortgages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission for underwriting approval.
- Proactively identified potential delinquent accounts, implementing early intervention strategies to mitigate risk exposure for the company.
- Increased loan approval rates by efficiently managing pipeline and maintaining strong relationships with borrowers, realtors, and underwriters.
- Enhanced client retention by providing outstanding service throughout the mortgage process, from pre-approval to closing.
Education
Doctorate - Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Science - Education
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLBachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Social Science
University of South Florida
Associates of Arts - Educational Mathematics
St. Petersburg College
Skills
- VA, FHA, USDA & Conventional loans
- Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines
- 1003, verification of employment, credit reports, income documents, and asset statements
- Superior relationship management
- Complex problem solving
Volunteer
Men in Ties Director
- Developed a rehabilitative program specifically designed for students demonstrating behavioral issues
- Bi-weekly counseling sessions to learn coping and self-regulation skills
Timeline
Elementary Administrator
Pinellas County Schools
2022.05 - Current
Behavior Coach, Teacher
Melrose Elementary
2017.01 - 2022.05
Director of Sales
Squaremouth
Investment Analyst
Franklin Templeton Investments
Loan Officer
Lending Hand Mortgage
Doctorate - Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Science - Education
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Social Science
University of South Florida
Associates of Arts - Educational Mathematics
St. Petersburg College
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