Michael A. Thomas
**** ***** ******** **., ****** Elm, TX 75068 Phone:214-***-**** Mobile: 520-***-**** email: ac2ear@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position with a progressive organization. The ideal position will allow for the application of my current educational and practical business experience, where advancement and earnings are based upon performance and achievement.
Education
B.A. Business Management University of Phoenix Tucson, AZ
Technology, Managerial Communication, Marketing, Statistics, Ethics, Economics, Business Law, Managerial Accounting, Production & Operations, Finance, International Business, Contemporary Business, Business Strategy. August 2001
Skills Summary
Professional / Managerial Presentations
Outside Sales/Marketing Strategies
Excellent Written/Verbal Communication
Cross-Trained Variety of Departments
Expert Computer Knowledge
Trainer and Coach to Staff/Team Player
Professional Experience
September 2013 – June 2017 Southwest Solutions AZ, Inc. Tucson, AZ
Office Manager/Sales Production Trainer
Championed the development of a Procedure Manual of all aspects of the all company
Establish loss prevention best practices and reduced losses from 20% to less than 5% in the first (6) months
Increased profitability from an average of 1.33% mark-up to 2.0% of orders by establishing End Quantity Pricing based on volume.
Establish payment net terms of 30-days to maximize cash flow
Manage accurate accounting practices for both receivables and payables
Profit and Loss monitoring
Developed a check and balance system that minimized mistakes in rpicing and reduced losses by 90%
Streamlined the orders to delivery system to maintain a constant flow to increase optimal service practices and quality control measures
November 2012 – September 2013. BBVA Compass Bank Tucson, AZ
Mortgage Banking Officer II
● Originate Residential Loans and team up with my Loan Coordinator for processing
Maintained a relationship with referral sources such as Realtors, Insurance agents, etc..
Attending designated Branch offices weekly meetings and originate bank referrals
increased from (5) monthly to (12) on average
Maintain loan pipeline and coordinate closings
October 2011 – November 2012 Long Mortgage / HomeServices Lending Sierra Vista, AZ
Home Mortgage Consultant
● Originate and Process Residential Loans
Responsible for Sales and Marketing efforts, such as calling on Realtors, builders, etc…
Attending Realtor events and Mortgage related seminars
Attend realtor meetings and present loan programs and product features/changes
Maintain loan pipeline and coordinate closings
Attend Long Companies workshops with all affiliates
September 2010 – October 2011 PNC Mortgage Tucson, AZ
Loan Officer
● Originate and Process Residential Loans
Responsible for Sales and Marketing efforts, such as calling on Realtors, builders, etc…
Attending Realtor events and Mortgage related seminars
Attending Chamber of Commerce meetings in all designated areas
Attend realtor meetings and present loan programs and product features/changes
Maintain loan pipeline and coordinate closings
In July 2011, I lead the Western Division with (5) five Funding Units.
February 2008 – September 2010 Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union Tucson, AZ
Mortgage Lending Manager / Main Branch Manager
Member of SAMLA and AMLA and attended networking meetings and annual conventions
Volunteered at the Tucson Police Foundation Charity events to network with retired and active duty officers. (City of Tucson Credit Union)
Implemented Government loan products (FHA & VA) for the credit union using a secondary lending source.
Monitor the entire residential mortgage portfolio and reduce loss potential by $250,000 within the HELOC product group.
Promoted to Branch Manager in January 2010
Ongoing recruitment of personnel for all departmental positions Retention of new hires and had the second lowest turnover ratio among the other Branch Managers.
August 2007-February 2008 SunStreet Mortgage Tucson, AZ
Loan Officer
●Originate and Process Residential Loans
September 2002-August 2007 Charter Funding / First Magnus Financial Corp. Tucson, AZ
Loan Officer / Regional Sales Manager
Completed state licensing requirements in nine states
Instrumental in the implementation of a new division within First Magnus Financial Corp.- Consumer Direct Lending
Promoted to Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and trained a team of 10 Mortgage Consultants – Increased sales to over $6 million per month within the first year.
Actively recruited Mortgage Consultants and their support staff
Retained new hires and had the lowers turnover ratio among fellow RSM
Promoted from within (3) mortgage consultants to Lead Consultant positions within their first year of service.
Restaurant/Hospitality Management Positions
1981-2002 Holiday Inn Holidome - Assistant GM- Food & Beverage Director
City Grill – Bar Manager
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar-Department Manager
El Torito Restaurants-General Manager