PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a senior-level position where my strengths will be utilized to improve staff efficiency and management
effectiveness.
EDUCATION:
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY December 2013 to present
MA, Human Services Counseling
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY September 2009 to December 2013
BS, Psychology/Christian Counseling
1ST PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SCHOOL. November 1997
Principles and Practices of Real Estate
PHILLIP JUNIOR COLLEGE. November 1987
Associates Degree, Accounting
HONORARY DOCTORATE OF DIVINITY DEGREE
CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE COACH
CERTIFIED PASTORAL COUNSELOR
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH
CERTIFIED LEADERSHIP COACH
CERTIFIED MARRIAGE COACH
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL COACH
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Sixteen years in the real estate and financial industry.
• Recognized as REO expert in the real estate industry
• Handled many projects simultaneously with minimal stress.
• Easily establish rapport with people of all ages, cultures, and philosophies.
• Skilled in organizing events.
• Strong communication skills.
• A quick learner who enjoys keeping current with new developments in my field.
• Nine years in the financial industry
• Possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• An effective manager with the skills necessary to direct, train, and motivate staff to its fullest potential
• Ability to build collaborative and complex client relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate and interact
with clients.
• Proactive work style.
• Ability to work as a team member, communicate effectively, and work independently
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously and within specified
deadlines and effectively present information that are needed.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to respond quickly, thoroughly handle concerns and/or complex situations.
• Ability to develop marketing strategies for building collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses,
and communities.
• Worked on critical projects to analyze and managed reports.
• Ability to interpret HUD regulations and guidelines
• Have understanding loss mitigation policy and procedure programs available to homeowners.
• Knowledgeable of accounting and auditing concepts and practices to perform the required assignments
• Ability to analyze facts to get a satisfying conclusion.
• Ability to write clear, effective, and concise written reports.
• Experience in analyzing facts in contracts and drafting contract provisions if necessary.
• Have the ability to coach and mentor at any given time.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used for therapy and counseling.
• Ability to conduct effective interview group sessions as well as individual sessions with patients using
critical thinking and good writing skills to understand and prepared case history of the patient’s behavior
during conversation to psychologist, mental health counselor, or to psychiatrist for evaluation.
• Knowledge of group and organizational behavior.
MILITARY SERVICE:
United States Army 11/87 to 11/91
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Horizon Healthcare Brookfield, WI 08/2013-12/2013
Psychology Internship
Applied psychological explanations to observed behavior patterns.
Identified relevant behavior patterns within the context of the internship.
Intakes and assessments on new patients were taken along with medication check on current patients.
Interviewed patients, reviewing patient chart records, and conferring with psychologist for the
evaluation of the mental condition of patient.
Conduct effective interview group sessions as well as individual sessions with patients using critical
thinking and good writing skills to understand and prepared case history of the patient’s behavior during
conversation to psychologist, mental health counselor, or to psychiatrist for evaluation.
Interviewed clients to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues.
Women of Victorious Living Oklahoma City, OK 03/2011-present
Certified Professional Coach & Mentor
Help individuals, families, couples to establish priorities, set goals, and construct concrete plans to
achieve those goals.
Provide quality, active support necessary for the individual, family, or couple to realize their full
potential to accomplish any goal and move toward the goals.
Hold them accountable and help them monitor their progress, including handling setbacks.
Amerisave Mortgage Oklahoma City, Ok 07/2007 – 12/2009
Regional Sales Director
Responsibility for achievement of the individual sales revenue targets
Engage with partners to drive new opportunities
Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities that meets or exceeds established thresholds
Set credit policies, credit lines, procedures, and standards in conjunction with senior managers.
Analyze potential loan markets and develop referral networks in order to locate prospects for loans.
Century 21 A Northwest Realty Oklahoma City, OK 12/2002 – 02/2008
Realtor
Marketing properties utilizing sound planning, professional ethics, persuasive skills, and a strong company
support system.
Developed close relationships with area realtors, builders, boosting referral network and promotion of
neighborhoods and builders.
Developed an excellent rapport with several custom builders.
Developed a relationship with lenders in the REO department for foreclosed homes.
Managed VA, Fannie Mae, HUD, and Freddie Mac REO properties.
Helped clients determine the value of property they want to sell
Provided prospective clients with information that can help them identify areas to look for property
Negotiated purchase agreements and act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers,
generally representing one or the other
Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and
conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and
leases.
Appraise properties to determine loan values
SCC Mortgage Oklahoma City, OK 04/2005 – 05/2006
Loan Officer
Marketing to prospects for mortgage loans.
Build lasting relationships.
Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits to management for
approval.
Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting
loans.
Neighborhood Restorations Oklahoma City, OK 04/2002 - 07/2009
Owner/Mortgage Field Specialist
Hired, trained mortgage field specialist for different positions within the company.
Contracted with several REO banks to managed VA, Fannie Mae, HUD, and Freddie Mac REO foreclosed
properties.
Services included initial home inspection, debris removal, roof repairs, lawn services, and any other repairs
that are needed to bring the property to marketable conditions.
Assist contractors in clarifying issues on repairs based on the requirements given from banks for REO
properties.
Monitor contractors performance for compliance with applicable laws and inspections on REO properties
When banks are requiring repairs on REO properties; assistance, analyze, and evaluate cost from contractor
proposals are done; completed work is reviewed closely to verify for accuracy.
Performed audits and analysis to determine the basis for cost, price, or cost reimbursement from contractors
on REO properties.
Quarterly audits were done on properties to report expected issues as well as reports of resolutions.
Review inventory on a monthly basis
Evaluate unit cost prepared in contractor proposals by contractors
Adfitech Edmond, OK 02/2002 – 11/2002
Senior Mortgage Audit Underwriter
Quality Control audits on mortgage files from mortgage companies making sure everything is in
compliance.
Re-verify all information in a loan file for completeness and accuracy of legal documents.
Reviewed and prepared all underwritten loan files for fraud or documentation discrepancies.
Insure that lending institutions are conforming to FNMA, FHLMC, FHA and VA policy and procedures
and complying with investor guidelines and requirements.
Neighborhood Housing Services/OKC, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK 03/2001 – 02/2002
Lending Programs Coordinator
Responsible for overall operation of Rehabilitation Loan Programs.
Implemented the organization’s Rehabilitation Loan Programs including marketing, loan origination, loan
counseling, evaluate the borrowers eligibility for programs, draw loan docs, oversee closing docs, loan
processing, and loan underwriting.
Design and implementation of marketing campaign to target neighborhoods and customers.
Planning and implementation of resource development for loan capital and operating funds.
Legend Financial Group, Inc. New Orleans, LA 6/1998 - 8/2000
Branch Manager
Responsible for new business development, expanding client relationships and exceeding sales goals.
Management of 4 sales people and 3 processors to increase sales production and ensure existing business
expansion along with new business development.
Hired, trained, and motivated sales organizations, developed new incentive and compensative package that
enabled both company and employees to prosper while minimizing turnover.
Assisted Loan Officers in growing their individual loan production through the development of new
relationships with Realtors, Builders, CPA’s, Financial Planners, and others.
Kept up to date with changing rules, regulations and guidelines from FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA in
addition to other investors.
Underwrote, approved, closed and denied all types of residential and commercial loans.
Negotiated pricing, terms and conditions with Loan Officers and mortgagors.
Kept informed of all origination, processing, appraisal, underwriting and closing requirements for both
company and investor guidelines pertaining to both government insured and privately insured mortgages.
Generated monthly reports and pipeline reports to the corporate office.
Prepared payroll.
Prepared accounts payables and accounts receivables
Ability to evaluate and verify loan applications as well as determined the clients capability to repay the loan.
Achievements
The New Orleans branch was fourth in the 1999 sales production out of 120 branches with an $8.6
million closed mortgage volume by year end.
Exceeded sales goals for the last 4 out of 7 months.
Primerica Financial Services Harvey, LA 9/1997 – 11/1999
Financial Consultant
Marketing Financial Solutions, solving the fundamental problems that keep families from achieving debt
freedom and financial independence.
Build and maintain client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and recruiting new clients on an
ongoing basis
Explain and document for clients the types of services that are to be provided, and the responsibilities to be
taken by the personal financial consultant
Recommend strategies clients can use to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific
recommendations in such areas as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning
Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial
objectives
Coldwell Banker-Greg Huskey, Inc. Gretna, LA 4/1996 to 11/1999
Realtor
Marketing properties utilizing sound planning, professional ethics, persuasive skills, and a strong company
support system.
Developed close relationships with area realtors, builders, boosting referral network and promotion of
neighborhoods and builders.
Developed an excellent rapport with several custom builders.
Developed a relationship with lenders in the REO department for foreclosed homes.
Helped clients determine the value of property they want to sell
Provided prospective clients with information that can help them identify areas to look for property
Negotiated purchase agreements and act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers,
generally representing one or the other
Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and
conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and
leases.
Appraise properties to determine loan values
Advantage Mortgage Services New Orleans, LA 11/1996- 6/1998
Sr. Loan Officer
Kept informed of trends, changes and developments in the local real estate market.
Kept up with what competitors are doing.
Responsible for the overall customer interaction and interface with all parties involved on each individual
loan that is originated from application to closing including, but not limited to: counseling and pre-
qualifying potential home buyers, taking complete and accurate applications, obtaining all necessary support
documents along with the appropriate fees and lock-in information.
Overseeing the loan process by monitoring loan status and ensuring conformity with terms.
Luther Speight & Co. New Orleans, LA 9/1993-11/1996
Executive Assistant
Responsible for all administrative/clerical functions of this small accounting firm whose clientele consists
largely of real estate developers, large home health agencies, and The City of New Orleans.
Created correspondence; tallied monthly projects and office expense reports.
Coordinated word processing assignments for entire staff.
Coordinated audit engagements; assisted in preparing monthly financial reports and Quarterly budget
reports, including cash flow statements, balance sheets, posting information, and balancing general ledgers,
and preparing accounts receivables and accounts payables.
Scheduled internal appointments, meetings, and telephone conferences.
Provided one on one administrative support to the President
Assisted in daily operations of Planning.
Created clear, concise correspondence, brochures, reports, and training materials.
Star Casino New Orleans 10/1992 - 8/1993
Administrative Assistant to Controller
Managed office - coordinating responsibilities to meet the needs of all parties, ensuring smooth
functioning.
Composed correspondence.
Responsible for executives travel schedules and appointments.
Set up and maintain central filing system for accounting department.
Assisted in monthly financial reports.
Conduct research, assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents.
Arranged and coordinate meetings and events.
American National Insurance Metairie, LA 10/1985 - 9/1987
Secretary
Set up and organized office; typed case reports, set up spreadsheets.
Answered customer calls and directed them appropriately.
Handled all composed correspondence using Dictaphone transcription.
Prepared and managed correspondence, reports and documents
Organized and coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements
Organized internal and external events
Set up work procedures.