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Lauren Ogden

Nashville,TN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Loan Officer

PennyMac Loan Services
Franklin, TN
07.2021 - 02.2024
  • Provided full consultations to understand clients goals and verify financial and credit status to determine loan eligibility.
  • Educated borrowers on various types of refinance options such as FHA, VA, Conventional, and Home Equity loans and recommended product that best suited their financial needs
  • Successfully pre-qualified borrowers by modeling & comparing viable loan options and negotiated terms & conditions while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to mortgage lending.
  • Worked diligently with customers throughout the application, underwriting and final closing processes to mitigate any issues that could have delayed loan closing.

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Assistant Manager (Merchandising)

American Eagle/Aerie
Green Hills, Tennessee
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed daily KPIs to consistently drive sales by organizing daily schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet business demands.
  • Planned and executed visual store layouts based on seasonal changes, business needs and current trends to drive sales per corporate strategy.
  • Utilized strong business acumen to assess weekly reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data and adjusted product placement accordingly to reduce overstock and optimize sales.
  • Trained and supervised a staff of 5+ staff members on daily tasks and visual projects.

Merchandising Manager

Ballard Designs
King of Prussia, PA
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Planned and executed all floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to influence customer purchasing habits and maintain brand consistency.
  • Coordinated daily staff schedules and other labor activities to foster seamless delivery of service and drive sales.
  • Utilized applicable reports regularly to track sales, manage inventory levels, and assess merchandising needs to develop optimal improvement strategies.

Assistant Manager (Merchandising)

Gap Inc
Ardmore, PA
05.2008 - 06.2017
  • Provided direction and support to store associates in the areas of customer service, visual presentation, stocking, pricing, POS operations and loss prevention.
  • Organized and executed visual projects to ensure store aesthetic aligned with company standards while contributing to critical store metrics.
  • Analyzed sales figures and market trends to anticipate product needs
  • Identified inventory overstock and developed creative merchandising solutions to move product quickly.

Call Center Manager

Renaissance Day Spa
Fayetteville, NC
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Managed performance benchmarks set by upper management for ten call center employees.
  • Monitored daily operations, including call volume, sales, customer satisfaction, product offerings and promotions.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints by troubleshooting problems and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Provided coaching on best practices in customer service techniques to improve quality of interactions with customers.

Operations Manager

LA Fitness
Fort Washington, PA
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed accounts receivable for all memberships, including collections, renewals, and EFT updates.
  • Oversaw all facility and equipment maintenance, janitorial services and kids club safety; maintain budgets for all departments
  • Scheduled and supervised facility maintenance, pool attendants, child care & front desk staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Technology Management

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
12.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2009

Skills

  • Sales
  • Management
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Encompass
  • Velocify
  • Sales Force
  • Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator

Timeline

Mortgage Loan Officer

PennyMac Loan Services
07.2021 - 02.2024

Assistant Manager (Merchandising)

American Eagle/Aerie
02.2019 - 07.2021

Merchandising Manager

Ballard Designs
06.2017 - 10.2018

Call Center Manager

Renaissance Day Spa
12.2015 - 12.2016

Operations Manager

LA Fitness
02.2015 - 06.2015

Assistant Manager (Merchandising)

Gap Inc
05.2008 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business And Technology Management

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
Lauren Ogden