Helena Vlahos
Email: ********@****-****.***
Address:
City: Arcadia
State: CA
Zip: 91007
Country: USA
Phone: 310-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Committed and motivated Executive Assistant with exceptional customer-relations, decision-making skills, and multicultural awareness with a high level of adaptability. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative with an ability to work independently.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from UCLA, Los Angeles CA 1/2001 to 6/1994 (Business)
High School Dipolma from Alhambra High, Los Angeles CA 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Career Focus
Committed and motivated Executive Assistant with exceptional customer-relations, decision-making skills, and multicultural awareness with a high level of adaptability. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative with an ability to work independently.
Skill Highlights
Problem resolution
Fast learner
Organizational skills
Initiative to work independently
10-Key by touch
Type 35 - 40 words a minute
Knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint
Core Accomplishments
Calendaring
Planned all meetings and travel for CEO.
Event Planning
Successfully planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 100 employees.
Management Support
Ensured smooth operations by supporting executive team.
Scheduling
Managed daily schedules and sales leads for all Sr. and Jr. Loan Officers.
Vendor Management
Negotiated low vendor rates for office supplies.
Professional Experience
September 2009 to March 2012
A Unique Presentation Culver City, CA
Executive Assistant / Sales
Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies.
Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of promotional sample products.
Excelled within deadline-intensive environment, ensuring accurate and on-time completion of all projects.
Provided support towards CEO and sales team in managing operation workflow.
Directly supported CEO in managing operation work-flow.
Participated in various incentive programs and contests designed to support achievement of production goals.
Took daily inbound calls and key-entered orders, faxes, backorders and credit memos for assigned accounts and clients.
Researched and customized service proposals for clients.
December 2002 to July 2008
Building Capital Inc Westwood, CA
Loan Officer - Consultant
Adhered to all federal and state compliance guidelines relative to retail mortgage lending.
Originated, reviewed, processed, and closed loans through the funding process with escrow.
Interviewed an average of 30 mortgage loan applicants per month.
Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents.
Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
Determined appropriate rate locks, issuance of disclosures, overage and underage waivers and fee waivers.
Successfully closed an average of 15-20 loans per month. mortgage loan applicants per month.
Educated customers on the variety of loan products and available credit options.
Reviewed and edited loan agreements to ensure accuracy.
Complied with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act
November 1998 to August 2003
First Financial Bancorp Los Angeles, CA
Broker's Assistant
Assisted senior-level credit officers with complex loan applications.
Maintained current loan and pricing information on the online banking website.
Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
Submitted loan applications to the underwriter for verification and recommendations.
Complied with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act.
Executed the loan origination process, including ordering credit reports, appraisal report, opened escrow and preliminary title reports.
Researched insurance information and flood certificates.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Education
1994 UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts
1989 Alhambra High Alhambra, CA
High School Diploma