A multi-talented professional with expertise in administrative management & training, who is eager to contribute towards the operations of a progressive organization. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mortgage Banking Officer, Credit Solution Advisor
Bank of America
Houston, TX
11.2017 - Current
Complete, thorough analysis of loan files to determine compliance with investor, FHA, VA, RD, and State Housing guidelines
Review and clear conditions
Complete all required data entry into loan tracking systems
Auto loan: Providing auto loan to clients
Financial advisor (opening saving/checking for client and helping with their financial needs)
Managing assigned customers and proactively meeting with them - in person and over the phone - to build lasting relationships, discover financial needs, and tailor product and service recommendations
Communicate to Loan Originator and Processor through calls or emails related to loan products, underwriting guidelines, and loan scenarios, file statuses, etc
Work outside the standard workday, if required
Performs other duties as assigned
Generate residential/Investment and commercial mortgage loans through established sources of business
(Realtor's, builders, contractors, etc.)
Ensure loans are in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, bank policies and procedures
Qualifies loans, determines borrower's needs, and determines appropriate structure and loan product in light of needs
Analyze and structure client’s balance sheet, cash flow, risk tolerance and financial objectives to propose a customized, complex mortgage structure that meets the client’s needs and falls within the bank’s risk parameters
Partner with bankers and other team members to create an outstanding client experience and resolve any issue
Pre-screen leads for eligibility and general creditworthiness per Bank loan policy
Perform sufficient credit related due diligence and financial statement analysis so as to understand and evaluate credit risk
Negotiate terms acceptable to customer and to the Bank
Collect and assess all required documents and forms per the Bank Lending Process Checklist
Reasonably ensure compliance with all Bank Policy, Fair Lending, CRA and HMDA requirements
Respond to post-closing, insuring, and audit reviews in a timely fashion
Communicate loan decision to appropriate parties, both orally and/or in writing
Maintaining transaction pipeline
Pre-screen leads for SBA eligibility and general creditworthiness per CNOB loan policy and SBA SOP
Perform sufficient credit related due diligence and financial statement analysis so as to understand and evaluate credit risk
Negotiate terms acceptable to customer and to CNOB
Collect and assess all required documents and forms per the CNOB SBA Lending Process Checklist
Reasonably ensure compliance with all Bank Policy, SBA SOP, Fair Lending, CRA and HMDA requirements
Maintaining transaction pipeline.
Operation Manager, Accountant & Human Resources Manager
The Interfield Group
Houston, TX
05.2007 - 01.2012
Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organization’s mission
Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services
Support to executive director in management of budget
Lead the development of employee handbooks and new hire forms
Work with supervisors and managers to ensure that training matrixes are updated and accurate
Responsible for managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and arranging meetings
Prepare expense reports with accuracy
Review incoming correspondence and mail to distribute to executives
Prepares for board meetings and arranges catering for meetings
Work with the various teams to coordinate schedules, appointments and events for the CEO and Board of Directors
Plan meeting logistics, attend meetings and record minutes in an array of meeting environments
Review and prioritize daily communications including email, phone calls and correspondence on behalf of CEO and BOD
Plan meeting logistics; attend meetings and record minutes as well as draft letters, presentations and other miscellaneous documents as directed by the CEO
Manage the archive filing system, including yearly audits
Ensure CEO is prepared with applicable materials, and remain agile to manage high priority or urgent meeting requests from the executive team.
Project assistant and Program Manager
World Health Organization
Tehran, Iran
03.2004 - 04.2007
Planned and oversaw implementation of Kura Aras River Basin program
Conducted assessments and follow up assessments in order to identify gaps in health and other humanitarian services support in order to provide proper disaster management and advocacy in disaster areas
Provided technical support in the preparation and revision of relevant regional guidelines and tools including those related to emerging public health threats
Facilitated information sharing on priority diseases among member states through the publication of a regular epidemiological information bulletin
Assumed first line responsibility for the timeliness and reliability of outbreak investigation and response
Preparation of narrative and financial components of semi-annual and annual reports for review by project director
Manage and keep current the financial management folder with all activities
Team participation- participates in all team meetings
Prepare presentations or reports as required by the agendas.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
GPNN Trading Import/Export
Seattle, WA
01.1999 - 02.2004
Ensure asset team executes in a planned manner on CARs initiated by the Technical/Quality Leader
Accountable and responsible for quality performance of the assets
Ensure fact finding investigation with corrective action for all customer complaints
Manage with a high level of balanced accountability for yourself, direct reports, and hourly workforce
Ensure asset leadership resources are focused on strategic asset performance management and operational execution (not Supervisory or Administrative duties)
Development direct reports and align skills (strategic thinking, project management, leadership) to drive high achievement and accountability through training and succession planning
Drive hourly employee development and engagement in key initiatives around safety and cost improvement
Participate in cross functional teams to share best practices and improve performance of all assets
Lead facility Operations Team in developing, prioritizing, and managing the execution of cost savings initiatives for the facility
Achieve targeting cost savings results through urgent execution of organic and capital project execution
Organize and facilitate SCRUM ceremonies: daily standups, Sprint Planning/Grooming, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives
Mentor and coach team members on core Agile values, principles, practices, and processes
Enable team to become self-organizing and self-managing to achieve its goals
Motivate teams to perform and ensure team members are collectively responsible for all aspects of the committed work (analysis, development, testing, documentation, etc.)
Identify, address, and communicate project risks, dependencies, and team impediments
Ensure the team’s “definition of done” is well defined on the story, sprint, and release levels
Facilitate productivity through discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
Shield the team from external interferences
Assist with internal and external communication, and improving transparency
Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised with an emphasis on problem solving
Assess the Scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team
Coach a continuous improvement mindset and recommend adjustments to established delivery practices
Participate in Scrum of Scrum meetings to ensure cross-team collaboration and coordination of release plans and integration of testing activities
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders, including customers.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Secuirty
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2024
Masters in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
01.2016
Bachelors in Chemistry & Cell Biology -
University of Washington
01.2006
Skills
MS Excel
MS Word
MS Access
MS PowerPoint
Visio
Publisher
Infopath
Scrum Master
Windows, HTML and CSS
Documentation Review
Credit Analysis
Goal-Oriented
Mortgage Underwriting
Client Account Management
Credit Check Knowledge
Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator
Financial Analysis
Credit Evaluation
Desktop Underwriter Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Document Review
Sales Development
Document Analysis
Certification
Udemy, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, June 2022
Udemy, Project Management Professional (PMP), June 2022
Scrum Alliance, Scrum Master Certification, April 2022
Bank of America, Agile Project Management, April 2022
Expert Rating, Six Sigma Green Belt, Feb 2016
United Nations Development Programee (UNDP), Jan 2006