General Counsel/Executive Management/ Marketing
Resume:
MARK A. KELLMAN
*********@*****.***
Forward thinking, well-experienced management executive with unique background of experience and skills in law, marketing, business development, strategic planning, risk management, project management, organizational management, and legal/regulatory compliance.
Key Skills and Expertise:
Business Development Management & Operational Leadership
Financial Profitability Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Marketing, Sales & Planning Risk Analysis and Management
Manage Complex Contract Negotiations To Efficient Closure Personnel Management Toward Strategic Performance Goals
Proven Ability To Develop and Expand New Markets Customer/Client Service Oriented
Selected Professional Experience Highlights:
PRESENT:
CEO/President/General Counsel
Combined Medical Services /Cosmetic Surgery Information Center (Marketing Company)
Laguna Hills, California (2004-present)
Purchased and operated as entrepreneurial venture a small business -- markets, advertises and provides business advice for a network of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
Handle all business and legal affairs for the company
Managed all financial, marketing, business development, strategic planning, and administration of staff toward goals of sales profitability.
PAST SELECTED RESPONSIBILITIES:
Senior Vice President/Western Regional Manager
CWCapital (National Mortgage Lender), Newport Beach, California
Primary regional responsibility to oversee multifamily, affordable housing and commercial loan production, underwriting and closing throughout Western US Region
Expanded company presence, personnel and products through marketing and business planning and development efforts
Managed company’s operational activities in the Region
President
MK Mortgage Solutions (Legal/Consulting Company), Mission Viejo, California
Consulted and advised clientele on investment, transaction management and developed solutions in corporate and financial transactions
Clients primarily commercial banks, lenders and borrowers
Executive Vice President/General Counsel
Bankers Mutual (now Deutsche Bank) (National Mortgage Lender), Irvine, California
Managed all legal affairs relating to the origination and servicing of commercial/multifamily loans
Managed corporate, regulatory and compliance affairs of the company.
Member of company’s Executive Management Team and its Strategic Planning Team
Senior management oversight responsibility also for Loan Closing Department, Human Resources and Office Administration
Integral in growth of company through strategic planning and business development/marketing from local market lender employing 35 personnel to national multi-office organization of over 125 personnel
Key management role in three corporate reorganizations/acquisitions (including transition from private to public corporation and return to private ownership)
Partner/Shareholder
Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe (National Law Firm), Los Angeles, California
Recruited to head and build Real Estate and Finance Department for Los Angeles office of national law firm
Organized practice area targeting marketing and development of real estate and banking and financial institution clients
Partner/Shareholder
Lillick & McHose (now Pillsbury Winthrop) (National Law Firm), Los Angeles, California
Direct involvement in expanding scope and breadth of firm’s real estate legal practice
Developed business development plans for firm and dealt with media consultants to expand firm’s business and reputation and enhance firm’s image
Worked with clients as lead counsel in analyzing, structuring, documenting and negotiating real estate development, acquisition, leasing and finance transactions, and conducting due diligence
Actively involved in trade and community activities, including organized, spoke and served as moderator at multitude of legal and business seminars.
Developed and sponsored client education and training seminars.
EDUCATION
J.D. (1978) and B.A. (1975 -- Political Science)
University of Michigan. Cum Laude Graduate.
PROFESSIONAL
Law License; California (and Inactive Status in Michigan)
Department of Real Estate (CA) Real Estate Broker (current)
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