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Kristopher M. Gomez
Summary of qualifications
Over twenty years of management experience with a
strong combination of leadership and technical
experience. A passion and energy for combining
outstanding customer service with excellent
quality. Exceptional communication, organization,
and personnel management skills. Demonstrated
success in large operations and program management.
Proven track record in sales, customer relationship
management and operations with extensive experience
in managing full-spectrum organizations; mortgage
operations & production (underwriting, processing
and origination), risk analysis, credit management,
policy development, consulting and professional
services.
Professional experience
2008 - Present Adair Financial Services Vancouver,
WA
General Manager
Provide strategic direction and management of the
organization
Manage all aspects of CRM, Sales, Customer Service,
Training Programs, and Quality Assurance.
Originate new home loans; manage the customer
expectations and obtain all needed loan
documentation
Over see the origination of all loans initiated by
AFS.
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day
operations of the organization including
scheduling, prioritization, and resource
allocation.
Responsible for budgetary development and P&L
management.
Create and implement operating procedures using
structured methodologies, best practices, and
client management skills.
Implement performance measurements to establish and
ensure a culture of continuous improvement.
Drive and secure the future business of the company
and to orchestrate all pre-sales and post-sales
activities.
Oversee client relationships, service delivery,
marketing activities and public relations.
2006 - 2008 Countrywide/Bank of America Lake
Oswego, OR
VP, Regional Operations Center
Manage all aspects of the day to day running of the
Regional Operations Center.
Specialized in FHA, VA and Bond products
Originate all non-branch home loans including all
piggy back seconds and new 1st tds.
Responsible for insuring the ROC is operating in
accordance with standard workflow, procedures and
organizational approach.
Responsible for Pipeline management, Regulatory and
Agency Compliance, loan quality and delivery.
Responsible for overseeing the recruiting, hiring,
staffing and training qualified individuals for the
Regional Operations Center
Full management responsibility including, but not
limited to, performance reviews, counseling and
salary administration.
Manage a variety of customer relationships and
ensure resolution of any customer service issues
that may arise to achieve and maintain customer
satisfaction.
Partner and work closely with the Production Branch
Managers and Joint Venture Managers to maximize
funding volume while maintaining efficient
operations.
Responsible for the overall financial integrity of
the center, including but not limited to review of
monthly production and financial reports.
Oversee the management of all processing,
underwriting, closing and post-closing activities
of a Regional Operations Center.
Monitor incoming volume and balance pipelines in
order to manage the assignment of production branch
loans to appropriate teams.
Responsible for managing cancellation rates, turn
ratio, cost per loan and loans per employee.
Provide ongoing training to ensure personnel
understand product and policy; ensure adequate
cross-training for current and future
product/program mix.
Maintain financial viability of the center.
Monitor service levels to ensure high customer
satisfaction and optimal delivery. Ensure customer
expectations are being met.
Participates in the resolution of any service
issues involving the customer or originator to
facilitate loan closing.
Be the primary decision maker for challenging
credit and customer issues
2004 - 2006 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Clackamas, OR
Regional Underwriting Manager
Responsible for management of underwriting staff
Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and
underwriting credit standards.
Responsibilities include: hiring, training,
evaluating and motivating underwriting staff,
auditing performance for compliance with
regulations and internal policies
Recommend operational changes to ensure appropriate
controls, resolving conflicts with sales group as
necessary.
Controls and maintains budget and cost per loan by
analyzing workflow, performance and staffing.
Underwrite complex, high risk or large volume
loans.
Responsible for performance tracking & feedback to
team members
Compiles & delivers MPP's,
Counsels staff on performance & HR issues
Coaching as needed.
Responsible for first and second level management
of a group of underwriting staff, ensuring
adherence to policies, procedures, and underwriting
guidelines.
2003 - 2004 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Riverside/Clackamas
Operations Consultant - Divisional Operations
Serve as a mentor / trainer to the divisional team,
providing guidance and direction regarding
effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.
Identify and influence consistent operation
methodologies and processes.
Perform risk reviews to determine the impact of the
of the borrower's ability to repay the mortgage and
potential impacts with the extension of credit
Perform full review of credit packages and use
discretion in the decision of the loan products
Impart advanced knowledge of FHLMC and FNMA
underwriting guidelines and philosophies
Employ the use tools and guidelines provided by
WFHM such as:
Ncyclopedia - proactively query guidelines and
recognize alternative options, identify median
income
SPA web sites - full comprehension of bond and DAP
synopses
LIS - knowledge of data standards for secondary
financing and practical training
Decision Engine - knowledge of the Decision Engine
philosophy
Remain current regarding WFHM philosophy, policies,
and industry standards such as: Unique customs,
Consult and Manual Refer Process, Retail
Conditioning Policy
Exercise independent judgment and effectively
applied WFHM/Agency/Investor guidelines to loan
decisions.
Effectively communicate positive and negative
messages both written and verbal
Analyze self-employment income (personal,
corporate, etc.) based on generally accepted
accounting practices
Underwrite and analyze appraisals including:
Complex properties (condos, condo-hotels,
multi-family), particular geographic areas, and
diverse market trends
Identify and decision Level 4 Layered risk
transactions
Identify and correct material findings
Identify the role of a Level 4 decisioner and the
decision impact (risk cycle)
Confidently communicate the logic behind my
decision
2001 - 2003 Blue Element Consulting Pleasanton, Ca
Vice President, Sales and Strategic Accounts
Provide strategic direction and management of
service and CRM including Solution Design, Program
Management, Contingent & Project Staffing, Client
Implementation and Support, Customer Service,
Training Programs, and Quality Assurance.
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day
operations of the organization including
scheduling, prioritization, and resource
allocation.
Responsible for budgetary development and P&L
management.
Create and implement operating procedures using
structured methodologies, best practices, and
client management skills.
Implement performance measurements for Professional
Services to establish and ensure a culture of
continuous improvement.
Drive and secure the future business of the company
and to orchestrate all pre-sales and post-sales
activities.
Oversee client relationships, service delivery,
marketing activities and public relations.
Responsible for building and managing a dynamic,
highly successful geographically dispersed sales
team focused on service and customer satisfaction.
Oversee domestic and international sales efforts
for Blue Element, including Government, Health
Care, Financial, Bio-Med and Internet markets.
Developed and executed short and long term
strategic sales plans, selling methods and tactics
that promote acquisition and retention of customers
in key market segments.
Work closely with the CEO to identify and manage
key external alliances and partnerships, as well as
work with the COO to develop and deliver
appropriate products and services.
1995 - 2001 Siemens Business Service Hillsboro, Or
Director of Managed Services - Intel Account
Responsible for the strategic direction, vision,
business development and operations of a custom IT
services organization for Intel's entire Americas
region.
Organization was comprised of 150+ technical
engineers, 7 managers and 5 support personnel
Under my direction, annual sales revenue grew from
approximately $2.29 million to well over $11
million.
Developed and implemented compensation plans and
incentive programs for the sales, service and
marketing departments
Designed and implemented a unique technical
services model for a non-standard computing
environment tailored to meet the requirements of
individual business unit needs. This was
accomplished through creation of a catalogue of
flexible service offerings encompassing a broad
range technical services and solution
Researched, evaluated and recommended technology,
products and services that facilitated growth and
productivity for Intel.
Implemented a 40,000 seat client services
outsourcing support model.
Identified and evaluated new business concepts and
developed/prepared solid service strategies and
related business models /plans.
Worked with customer input, and other related Intel
individuals and business groups to define the
technology, product, new business, and services
required to remove key barriers, deliver the
capability and return high value to Intel.
Identified and created strategic relationships
necessary to facilitate the development of new
business lines.
Prepared proposals and presentations.
Performed due diligence for new business
opportunities.
Developed a comprehensive "continuous improvement"
process to ensure constant increases in service
levels and productivity.
Increased profit margins from 12.2% to 32.4%
Assisted Intel in reducing their TCO by over $6.1
million.
Reduced attrition from 48.8% to 24.2% through the
implementation of a comprehensive employee training
and development program.
1993 - 1995 Continental Savings and Loan San
Francisco, Ca
Assistant Vice President - Multi-Family
Underwriting
Developed and established the multi-family and
commercial lending processes and procedures.
Designed and implemented a government lending
department
All activities were as per FHLMC, FNMA, CSL and
secondary marketing guidelines.
Signature authority to $500,000
1989 - 1993 Golden Abacus Financial & Investment
San Francisco, Ca
Underwriting Manager - Chief Loan Underwriter
General Manager - MCC Division
Developed and documented the company lending
practices, policies and procedures
Created and managed sales strategies and marketing
programs
Provided sales staff training and mentoring
Generated net annual sales revenue of over 35 MM
Implemented a broad product offering package to
include multi-family, commercial and mixed use as
well as SFR/1-4 units
Designed and implemented a computerized loan
processing and underwriting department
1987 - 1989 USA1 Financial Services Beverly Hills,
Ca
Vice President of Production
Responsibilities included the management of the
loan underwriting department, the loan processing
department, portfolio programs and the sales force
productivity.
Created and managed sales strategies and marketing
programs
Acted as the primary liaison between the investors
and bankers
Authored and delivered a comprehensive sales
training program
Signature authority to $750,000
1986 - 1987 GlenFed Mortgage Irvine, Ca
Senior Loan Underwriter
Responsibilities included the underwriting of
mortgage loans for single family /1-4 units as per
FHLMC, FNMA and secondary marketing guidelines.
Signature authority to $250,000
1984 - 1986 Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Santa
Ana, Ca
Multi-Family Underwriter
Responsibilities included the underwriting of
narrative mortgage loans for multi-family (5-50
units), single family and 2-4 units as per FHLMC,
FNMA and secondary marketing guidelines.
Education
San Francisco City College
Economics
University of Sound Arts
Sound Engineering/Music Theory
Professional/Public activities and training
City View Charter School, 2003-2005
Co-Founder
Board of Directors, Chairman
M.I.T.C.H. Charter School, 2001-2003
Board of Directors, Vice Chairman
Portland Little League, 2009 - Present
Board of Directors, Vice President
Training
Scott Potter Income Analysis
Layer Risk Analysis
Credit management
Multi-family transaction analysis
Manufactured housing appraisal review
Washington Housekey
Columbia Non-profit
Oregon Bond
FHA underwriting
VA Underwriting
Commercial appraisal review
SFR appraisal review
Reasonableness of Stated Income
High Risk Properties
Alaska Bond
Rural Housing
Multi-Family Underwriting
CRA Training
RFC underwriting techniques
Implementing and Supporting Windows 95
Networking Essentials, NT
Leadership Effectiveness - SQT
Quality Service and Support - IBM
Advanced Quality Service and Support - IBM
Target Account Selling - T&OD
7 Habits of Highly Effective People -
Franklin/Covey
Raving Fans - Ken Blanchard
Risk Management
Behavior Interviewing Skills
Performance Management - T&OD
Getting to the Heart of Customer Service - T&OD
Workplace Harassment Prevention
Cultural Diversity and Awareness
Accreditations
Federal Housing Administration Direct Endorsement
Underwriter (N840)
Certified VA Credit Underwriter
Washington Designated Brokers License, 510-ML-51599
Idaho Loan Originators License, MLO-10853
Oregon Loan Originators License, ML-2714
Awards & Recognicians received
Presidents Club 1996, 1997 & 1998
West Region Service Manager of the Year 1997
Outstanding Performance in Leadership, 1999
Entex University 1997, 1998