Expert Sales Leader equipped with proven skills in building and leading successful sales strategies. Offers deep understanding of mortgage lending market and current trends. Adapts easily to changing conditions with flexible, forward-thinking style and committed to exceeding goals, working closely with coworkers and closing sales quickly. Expertise in various sales tactics and negotiations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP/Regional Sales Leader, Sales Leader
PennyMac Loan Services
Plano, TX
07.2020 - 05.2022
For Plano Consumer Direct Refinance Team
Responsible for Revenue Achievement and Management of 140 plus direct reports to achieve site operational objective and performance in Key performance Indicators
Grew the site from 60 Loan Originators and 5 Managers to 2 VPs that lead a team of 11 sales managers and a producing and supporting staff of 120 +
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the site from Interviews, supplies, culture, coaching, training, escalations, development and guidance to achieve production
Directed and developed and implemented sales strategies to drive the achievement of revenues –
Worked closely with Mortgage Processing Fulfillment partners through collaboration and strong customer relations with active involvement in driving production and getting deals to fund and close
Active lead in Corporate Sustainability and growth as a Mentor to up and coming Women executives
Collaborated and lead discussion sessions on
Met monthly sales and funding revenue objectives
Consistently recommended process improvements that were implemented to enhance productivity such as Saturday KPI’s being removed from Loan Officers production to foster attendance needed to attain monthly objectives
Locked more than 2 billion and funded close to 1.2 billion in 2020 and 2021
Sales Manager
Penny Mac Loan Services, Refinance
Plano, TX
10.2019 - 07.2020
Managed a top producing team of Home Equity Sales Consultants and Mortgage Refinance Loan Offices focused on achieving and surpassing monthly goals
Managed the day to day production of the team of 9 Loan Officers and 2 Loan Officer assistants daily – assisting with loan structuring, underwriting, policies and procedures, handling complaints and processing issue, handling escalations, Pricing Exceptions, training, coaching, mentoring and developing skills needed to attain KPIs and achieve sales targets
Consistently the #1 team in Plano 9 months in a row leading top loan officers who where consistently recognized across the division for their performance
Out of the team I led, 2 were promoted to Sales Manager, and 3 to Senior Loan Officers as well as my Loan Officer Assistant who was promoted to a Loan Officer
Met and exceeded all Sales Metrics and consistently recognized for contributions in process management and improvement and collaboration with peers from other departments to achieve Sales and Department initiatives
Promoted to First Vice President/Regional Leader in Plano 9 months into the role
Mortgage Loan Officer
Penny Mac Loan Services
Plano, TX
01.2018 - 10.2019
2019
Originate Mortgage Loans via telephone sales presentations in accordance with company lending guidelines and client satisfaction standards
Consult, counsel, advice, and educate new and existing portfolio clients on mortgage loan solutions- identifying and recommending products for current and future needs to help achieve their financial goal(s)
Cultivate dand maintained relationships with clients and processing staff, worked closely with the operations staff (particularly Processors, Underwriters, and Closers) to ensure that the that the necessary supporting documentation is received, and hat the loans were closed and fully funded asscheduled
Consistent top performer on team and company winning Circle of Champions Awards for top producers in the company several times
Fielded customer complaints and provided solutions.
Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
Sr. Home Equity Sales Consultant and Assistant Team Lead
Capital One Home Loans
Plano, TX
05.2014 - 01.2018
Develop and follow up on cold and warm sales leads for Mortgage Home Equity products to consumers via Internet and telephone sales
Cultivate and maintain relationships with borrowers and processing staff, worked closely with the operations staff (particularly Processors, Underwriters, and Closers) to ensure that the loan applications are fully completed, that the necessary supporting documentation is received, and that the loans close as scheduled
Currently 2nd on team and 4th overall out of 30 sales consultants – with 7-month work year
Top performer- 1st on team and 2nd overall for 2016
Closed and funded 279 loans ($27,127,376.00) with max requirement of 264
Consistent customer and banker satisfaction – NPS(Net Promoter Score) of 80– 100%
Manager’s backup – huddles, training, escalations, management meetings, team guidance with regards to best practices, job specific, underwriting and generally mortgage/banking questions etc
Brainstorm with development, tech, product owners, management and processing teams on ways to improve/implement process management, and relationships between sales and processing
Assistant Team Lead – Loan Processing
Capital One Home Loans
Plano, TX
10.2012 - 05.2014
Communicated with borrower(s), bankers ensuring all parties are aware of loan status, terms and any outstanding requirements, loan to value, debt to income, product knowledge and loan process is clearly understood; verifying accuracy at all points in time
Reviewed and verified borrowers’ income, credit reports, employment histories, property appraisals and title insurance information making sure any deficiencies/ gaps and conditions are received, reviewed and appropriately addressed and resolved prior to submitting to underwriting, quality assurance and closing
Trained and coached new specialist and coordinators
Reporting and escalated files
Top performer- processing an average of 60 files at a time with 25 plus closings a month consistently
Business Manager
Pelessimo, LLC
Frisco, TX
12.2010 - 10.2011
Marketing, business development, payroll, AP/AR, Proofreading, invoicing and bookkeeping
Managed a staff of 5
Sr. Personal and Business Banking Officer
Citigroup
Bethesda, MD
10.2006 - 12.2009
Interacted with customers to ascertain their needs and provide appropriate solutions
Provided financial and credit services to customers, including consumer/business checking and savings accounts, credit cards, commercial loans, home equity lines/loans and personal loans and life insurance
Managed customer portfolio, serviced relationships, and cross-sold mortgage and investment referrals to acquire 100% of the customer’s business
Coached, trained and mentored Tellers to achieve strategic sales and customer service objectives
Top 10 out of 100 Personal Bankers in region - achieved 100- 150% of quarterly loan goal
Met and exceeded sales goals 3 of 4 quarters in 2007 and 2008
Top 5 in home equity sales – closing a minimum of about 12 per month
Develop new business banking relationships with loan commitments in excess of $3 mil in 12 months
Sr. Personal Shopper
Saks Incorporated
New York, NY
08.2004 - 06.2006
Responsible for top-tiered clients (spending minimum $25,000)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Management, Business Management
University of Maryland
2003
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Montgomery College
2001
Skills
Proficient in
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project), Sales Force, Empower, Encompass, Blend and Velocify
Strategic Business Initiatives
Revenue Growth
Organizational Systems
Team Contribution
Employee Performance Reviews
Team Meetings
Interpersonal Communications
Proper Staffing
Corrective Actions
Sales Planning and Implementation
Staff Assignments
Additional Information
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
, Capital One 2017 Associate Leadership Program Graduate
Capital One 2016 Chairman of the President Award winner for exceptional performance
Citibank Citi Stars Excellence in Service Award winner 2007 and 2008
Penny Mac 2018 Circle of Champions Winner
Timeline
SVP/Regional Sales Leader, Sales Leader
PennyMac Loan Services
07.2020 - 05.2022
Sales Manager
Penny Mac Loan Services, Refinance
10.2019 - 07.2020
Mortgage Loan Officer
Penny Mac Loan Services
01.2018 - 10.2019
Sr. Home Equity Sales Consultant and Assistant Team Lead
Capital One Home Loans
05.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Team Lead – Loan Processing
Capital One Home Loans
10.2012 - 05.2014
Business Manager
Pelessimo, LLC
12.2010 - 10.2011
Sr. Personal and Business Banking Officer
Citigroup
10.2006 - 12.2009
Sr. Personal Shopper
Saks Incorporated
08.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Management, Business Management