Maria Cole
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
United Way Of Eddy County
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Serving in supporting role to meet agency's obligations for disaster response.
- Analyzed existing systems and identifying new systems and services to improve operations.
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator
Pioneer Bank
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
- Followed up with clients on missing loan documents, providing guidance on best way to complete application process.
- Fielded customer complaints and provided solutions.
- Participated in industry events and conferences to build relationships and gain market intelligence.
- Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
- Exceeded sales quota by 142%.
Project Controls Specialist
Tessenderlo Kerley Services
01.2006 - 03.2013
- Strengthened controls to increase compliance with company, industry and regulatory standards.
- Validated project and employment information and completed manual adjustments to financial data.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration; New
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2019
Skills
- Training and Development
- Manage Programs
- Outreach Programs
- Building Trust with Clients
- Project Oversight
- Board of Directors Support
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Stakeholder Relations
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Executive Leadership
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- V.P. Nursing Association
- V.P. PTA Monterrey Elementary
- Food Pantry Volunteer Oasis Church
Timeline
Executive Director
United Way Of Eddy County
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator
Pioneer Bank
06.2019 - 09.2020
Project Controls Specialist
Tessenderlo Kerley Services
01.2006 - 03.2013
B.A. - Business Administration; New
New Mexico State University
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