Laurice Pettiford
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Results-driven Mortgage Broker with extensive experience in real estate and financial services, seeking to leverage
expertise in loan origination, client relations, and market analysis to contribute to a dynamic builder team. Adept
at providing tailored mortgage solutions, managing high-volume loan applications, and fostering strong
relationships with clients and industry professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
Nexa Mortgage, LLC
Raleigh, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Assess and process loan applications, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Conduct thorough financial analyses to determine client eligibility, reducing loan default rate by 10%.
- Assess customer financial status and creditworthiness to determine eligibility for loans.
- Achieve a 30% increase in loan approval rates through meticulous application reviews and proactive issue resolution.
- Increase client retention rate by 25%, by delivering personalized mortgage solutions and maintaining consistent follow-up.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Opendoor Brokerage
Raleigh, NC
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Support franchisees with real estate-related items, including site reviews, broker sourcing, and market analysis.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Conducted property inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with franchisees, brokers, developers, clients, vendors, and other real estate professionals to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Generated 40% of new business leads through strategic partnerships with real estate agents, resulting in a significant increase in loan applications.
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
American Red Cross
Savannah, GA
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of comprehensive PR strategies.
- Led the development and implementation of strategic communication plans, resulting in a 25% increase in positive media coverage.
- Managed crisis communication efforts that resulted in a 20% improvement in brand sentiment and minimized negative media exposure.
- Processed invoices and managed budget allocations for PR activities, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial tracking.
- Led PR campaigns and managed communication with stakeholders, enhancing the company's public Image.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Mass Communication and Journalism
Savannah State University
Savannah, GACertification - Technology
YourITcareer
Raleigh, North CarolinaSkills
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Relationship Development
- Negotiations
- Office Software
- Analytical Skills
- Customer Service
- Account Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Sales
- Strategic Marketing
Certification
- Real Estate License, #310642.
- Mortgage Loan Originator License, #2098617. Licensed in NC, GA and VA
Timeline
MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
Nexa Mortgage, LLC
08.2021 - Current
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Opendoor Brokerage
06.2019 - 01.2024
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
American Red Cross
10.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Mass Communication and Journalism
Savannah State University
Certification - Technology
YourITcareer
- Real Estate License, #310642.
- Mortgage Loan Originator License, #2098617. Licensed in NC, GA and VA
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