MARK T. ROBINSON
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Mobile: 323-***-****
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Home: 310-***-****
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS PRATICES/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT/STRATEGIC BUSNESS
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A Results-oriented business professional with proven abilities in strategic
planning, managing projects, improving efficiency of operations, team
building, and detailing project information to determine effective process
for operations. Able to identify areas of strength and weakness, and
implement company policies, standards, changes in operation, and systems
that optimize productivity and bottom line. Well demonstrated ability to
motivate staff to maximum productivity and control costs through the most
effective uses of manpower and available resources.
. Able to instill vision to achieve company goals and surpass
production expectations while maintaining quality, safety, and
customer service integrity through total quality management.
. Successful in creating and implementing strategic plans, setting
and administering budgets, and developing improved processes to
meet short and long term adjectives.
. Experienced in operations restructuring to address business
growth, reduce cost and improve service.
. Oversees facility operations to ensure facility requirements are
met within established budgets, design plans for facility
improvements to meet production goals and to provide superior
customer service.
Strategic Planning Process Implementation Sales & Marketing
Work-flow Organization Performance Management Sales & Operations Training
Compliance Management Teambuilding & Leadership Streamlining Operations
Budgeting & Forecasting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CARNEGIE MORTGAGE LLC, dba Ovation Home Loans, Santa Ana, CA
2010 - 2011
Sales Manager
Recruited, trained, and directed a start-up team of Loan Officers for a new
Retail lending Corporation. Educated sales staff on the dynamics of Retail
call center communication strategies including; prospecting activities and
optimization, presentation skills, and positioning techniques that allows
for maximizing client benefits. Trained staff on compliance regulations,
underwriting requirements, product awareness, and metrics flows and pattern
awareness. Liaison and advocate for sales and operations. Identified market
trends and positioning requirements to maximize and/or maintain market
penetration requirements.
ResiComm International, Los Angeles, CA
2008 - 2010
Chief Operations Officer
Created and established a corporate entity designed to provide professional
services to both business and a private client base. Established all
corporate requirements including; payroll, workers compensation, fidelity
bonds, corporate Insurance, employee contracts, client contracts, and
invoicing. Collaborated with key personnel on all marketing materials,
email campaigns, sales activity and processes. Provided leadership;
directed, supervised, and coordinated the day to day functions and
activities of various functions of personnel. Consulted with and advised
supervisors on all facilities activities.
. Supervised and maintained facility operations, and maximized use of
equipment and resources
MARK T. ROBINSON
5121 Reynier Ave. *-*-********@***.***
Mobile: 323-***-****
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Home: 310-***-****
. Researched and secured space allocations and uses
. Established and maintained production standards
. Established and maintained a preventive maintenance program for
equipment
. Managed various facilities projects and maintenance vendors for
facilities that require a high level of attention and cleanliness
. Maintained production schedules and estimated worker hour requirements
for completion of job assignments
. Maintained time and production records
. Analyzed and resolved work and worker conflict
. Researched and designed all maintenance contracts for the facilities
with input from the laboratory managers
. Conducted orientation of new employees and planned training programs
SBM COMPANIES, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
2005 - 2009
Chief Operations Officer- Director of Sales
Contracted to managed and grow corporate sales, and facilitate the company
expansion into North Carolina. Directed and oversaw the corporation's
policies, objectives, and initiatives. Evaluated and proposed operational
systems and procedures. Established service level expectations and track
performance metrics. Utilized strong analytical and problem solving
abilities to identify trends and overcome foreseeable challenges.
Maintained cost efficiencies and profitability requirements. Established
and maintained vendor relationships. Identified staffing requirements and
recruited, trained, and managed sales and operations personnel. Motivated
and supported all personnel by encouraging ideas on productivity
improvement and morale building techniques.
. Orchestrated successful growth in annual production of more than 270%
. Maintained 92% conversion of company pipeline
. Devised synergistic marketing partnerships with other businesses
effectively creating more than 20 centers of influences and increasing
referral business
. Established additional product lines and established sales division to
target a new client base and corresponding funding sources
HOMEFIELD FINANCIAL, Irvine, CA
2004 - 2005
Sales and Operations Manager
Increased team productivity by 155% within 3 months by re-directing
existing team of retail originators, processors, and processing manager.
Staffed, trained, and motivated personnel to achieve higher productivity
levels. Identified flaws in process flows, deficiencies in production, and
under-utilization of systems designed for pipeline awareness, and
strategically implemented change mechanisms that increased the efficiencies
and the integrity of productivity management. Trained processing manager on
identifying performance measurements tools, date ranges, and evaluation
methods of staff. Established and implemented compliance requirements and
instilled "client value" as primary purpose of business.
. Increased team productivity 155% over previous performance
. Averaged over $500k net revenues per month
. Successfully implemented productivity matrices for performance
evaluation
. Identified and implemented systematic process flows
. Established standards of performance for pipeline requirements
MARK T. ROBINSON
5121 Reynier Ave. *-*-********@***.***
Mobile: 323-***-****
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Home: 310-***-****
AAMES HOME LOAN, Los Angeles, CA
2000 - 2003
Director of Sales - National Loan Center
Orchestrated the development and growth of a pilot program; National Loan
Center from a start-up operation with 30 employees to more than 300
employees producing more than 600 units per month. Established the "model"
region for business unit, and expanded the department to include six
regions in two sites. Successfully established productivity guidelines and
standards of performance. Instituted compliance rules and regulations, and
implemented corrective measures for violations. Anticipated and monitored
growth objectives and stages where the business model required modification
due to increased productivity. Established a profitability pricing model
which ultimately increased volume, unit size, and net revenues for the
department. Monitored, addressed, and reconciled customer service issues.
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. Staffed and trained sales managers to become the top Production Region
in units, and revenues for 27 of 30 months while maintaining the
lowest attrition rates for the department.
. Created and implemented production metrics that allowed managers to
maintain and project 90% accuracy on monthly production forecast
. Circle of Excellence award winner and five "Director Level"
performance awards identifying outstanding performance beyond
corporate directives.
. P & L accountabilities including resource allocation, staffing
allocations, and marketing and revenue generation vehicles.
FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, Irvine, CA
1998 - 2000
Sales and Processing Manager
Managed a team of sales associates and corresponding operations staff.
Directed inbound and outbound call center activity. Staffed and trained
personnel in sales techniques, compliance requirements for State and
Federal agencies. Designed and implemented client valuation strategies.
Conducted monthly reviews of staff to identify productivity assessment and
improvement strategies.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Branch Manager, Retail Sales - Town and Country Credit Corporation
Regional Production Manager, Wholesale and Retail Sales - Downey Savings
Branch Manager, Wholesale and Retail Sales - Continental Savings of America
EDUCATION
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, Malibu, CA
Bachelor of Science, Management
Merit Training: Sales and Marketing
Behavioral Interviewing Technology
Business Development Planning and Management
Risk Management
Consumer Protection - Fee Management and Compliance