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Sharon Gagnier

Sharon Gagnier

Portland,OR

Summary

Multi-talented Professional with an expertise in loan and real estate processing. Skilled at problem solving, maximizing customer opportunities and delivering comprehensive assistance with a track record of superior client satisfaction. Excellent communicator and decision-maker with a strong eye for detail and a proactive nature.

Consistently exceeded performance goals/objectives while serving as the primary liaison to all stakeholders involved. An Out-of-the-box, analytic thinker with one team mentality who strives to create and develop effective and efficient processes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Broker/Business Owner

Keller Williams & Premiere Property Group
Portland , OR
09.2015 - 03.2023
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Managed or operated real estate offices, handling associated business details.
  • Generated business using proven tools, systems and training.
  • Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
  • Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
  • Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
  • Acted as intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers during closing of sales.
  • Maintained knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages and government programs.
  • Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
  • Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms to foster timely completion.
  • Checked work completed by loan officers, attorneys or other professionals to verify proper performance.

Loan Analyst

Kiavi Funding Inc.
Pittsburgh , PA
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Processed loans for single-family real estate investment mortgage lender.
  • Maintained fast-paced schedule by consistently providing satisfactory application approval turnaround times.
  • Supported loan officiant and underwriter teams by ensuring timely, judicious and accurate loan processing.
  • Managed and exceeded monthly goals of a large pipeline of loans through the process while working independently and remotely from home.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between borrowers, mortgage brokers, title & escrow, real estate, and insurance agents, as well as attorneys to ensure completeness and accuracy of the loan package in a timely manner.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly resolving critical escalation issues and ensuring the communication of additional requirements for processing loans.
  • Completed closing process in collaboration with loan managers, underwriters, closer, funder and document teams.
  • Inspected loan package documentation to spot suspicious or fraudulent documentation.
  • Reviewed Preliminary Title Reports conditions and exceptions.
  • Performed entity evaluation and document review to ensure entity met underwriting requirements.
  • Proficiently used several computer software programs. MS Office, Excel, Adobe, Google Suite, Tableau, CRM Etc...

Transaction Coordinator

Self Employed Services
Beaverton , OR
06.2017 - 11.2021
  • Processed real estate transactions from start to finish, smoothly communicated between clients, sales staff and title companies and drove on-time, smooth and stress-free closings.
  • Oversaw and managed real estate agency digital tools and recommended new features for technology platform to improve closing process based on transaction coordination experiences.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Drove efficiency of transaction processing through effective partnering with financial and customer operations teams.
  • Examined and verified information in contracts and closing documents.
  • Prepared and delivered documents to title and escrow teams.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Collaborated with escrow companies, lenders and home inspectors to fulfill terms and conditions of purchase agreements.
  • Facilitated closing processes between lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.
  • Prepared representation contracts, purchase agreements and closing statements.
  • Established key business relationships within industry by using responsiveness, efficiency and deep knowledge of real estate industry.

Teaching Assistant

Beaverton School District
Portland , OR
09.2010 - 09.2015
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts.
  • Fulfilled multiple duties, including tutoring basic skills and grading homework and exams.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Educated students, maximized learning capabilities and sharpened classroom interest through effective instructional techniques.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

Teacher

Brighton Academy
Grants Pass , OR
09.1996 - 11.2009
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Education

Associate of Arts - Teacher Education

Foothill College
Los Altos, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Team Focused
  • Pipeline Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Data management
  • Customer Service Focused
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • CRM Software Use
  • Computer Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Negotiation Management
  • Time Management
  • Document Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Highly Professional

Certification

  • Escrow 101 Training - 2021
  • Credit Score & Reporting Certificate 2021
  • VA, FHA, USDA Home Loans CE 2021
  • First Time Home Buyer CE PD 2021
  • TILA/RESPA CE PD 2021
  • Fair Housing CE PD 2021
  • Fair Credit Reporting CE PD 2021
  • Licensed Realtor - 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021

Timeline

Loan Analyst

Kiavi Funding Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2022

Transaction Coordinator

Self Employed Services
06.2017 - 11.2021

Real Estate Broker/Business Owner

Keller Williams & Premiere Property Group
09.2015 - 03.2023

Teaching Assistant

Beaverton School District
09.2010 - 09.2015

Teacher

Brighton Academy
09.1996 - 11.2009

Associate of Arts - Teacher Education

Foothill College
  • Escrow 101 Training - 2021
  • Credit Score & Reporting Certificate 2021
  • VA, FHA, USDA Home Loans CE 2021
  • First Time Home Buyer CE PD 2021
  • TILA/RESPA CE PD 2021
  • Fair Housing CE PD 2021
  • Fair Credit Reporting CE PD 2021
  • Licensed Realtor - 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Sharon Gagnier