Sales Outside
Resume:
ERNEST K. MCCONNELL
San Antonio, TX 78251
***********@*****.***
Sales Experience:
KEMPER FINANCIAL-Oak Park, Illinois
Loan Officer August 1999-
March 2000
• Promoted the products and services of the company through generated leads.
• Responsible for generating loans through outside sales activity to increase loan growth and increase revenue.
• Responsible for collecting and submitting necessary forms and documentation to processing department
(underwriting review, processing, funding).
• Supported department business development goals through effective calling efforts on potential clients (buyers &
realtors) identified business needs, and corresponded sales opportunities company wide.
• Assigned to outside sales territory to prospect and promote the company in a positive manner and develop
profitable working business relationships with mortgage brokers, realtors and builders to result in increased
loan volume.
• Closed loans in a timely manner that ensured efficiency and customer satisfaction.
CENTEX HOME EQUITY-Rockford, Illinois April 2000-
February 2002
Loan Officer
• Sold the products and services of the company through generated leads.
• Generated loans for first-time homebuyers, home equity, and home refinance.
• Processed important financial, credit, and employment documentation before submitting to underwriting
for final approval.
• Worked in an efficient and effective manner to close loans and meet monthly company goals.
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT LOAN CORPORATION-Rockford, Illinois
Loan Officer March
2002-April 2004
• Opened branch of existing mortgage franchise in the state of Illinois.
• Prospected and maintained excellent working relationship with realtors and builders to develop consistent loan
referrals to assist in loan growth and revenue.
• Generated new leads through business-to-business and client referrals.
• Provided exceptional member service from company campaigns and marketing to promote the company in a
positive manner to ensure pipeline growth.
• Analyzed pertinent financial and credit data for submission to underwriting to meet buyer’s anticipated closing
timeframe.
• Obtained loan application requests via face-to-face, mail, fax, telephone and internet.
• Closed loans in a timely manner that ensured efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Professional Experience:
KIPP SAN ANTONIO-San Antonio, Texas
Special Education Inclusion Teacher July
2012-July 2014
• Implemented the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the students
Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Worked in collaboration with the regular classroom teacher in planning and implementing instruction,
reinforcing or modifying the methods and the materials used in the classroom to accommodate the needs
and learning styles of the student(s).
• Graded and maintained records indicating the progress of the student in achieving of the objectives of
the IEP and the class or course.
• Designed effective and rigorous curriculum for students with special needs, which resul in increases by
three to four grade levels in reading and writing.
• Maintained positive, cooperative, mutually supportive relationships with administration, instructional
staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE-San Antonio, Texas
Business Instructor April 2011-
September 2012
• Utilized school design course curriculum to instruct students in basic English, business writing, oral
presentations, and general business office procedures.
• Assessed student learning, refer students for tutoring when necessary, and submit grades in a timely
manner.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach and facilitate all levels of student capacity and performance, including
instructional needs of developmental, average, and advanced students.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge, development, and implement tests, examinations and other forms of
learning measurement appropriate to the course.
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE-Rockford, Illinois
Developmental Education Faculty/Q1 Student Advisor October 2009–
March 2011
• Created course materials, incorporating a variety of teaching methods in courses.
• Kept syllabi current and in compliance with College requirements, submitted syllabi to the Academic Dean.
• Assessed student learning, referred students for tutoring when necessary, and submitted grades in a timely
manner.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach and facilitate all levels of student capacity and performance, including
instructional needs of developmental, average and advanced students.
• Demonstrated competency in preparation and follow-up in all daily teaching assignments.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge, development, and implementation of tests, examinations and other forms
of learning measurement appropriate to the course or field.
• Provided academic advising for students.
• Case managed new students and students who have been placed on academic warning.
PATRIOT’S GATEWAY COMMUNITY CENTER-Rockford, Illinois
Director of Operations/Safety Net Works Program Coordinator March
2009-June 2010
• Administered state-funded grant through the Department of Human Services, Safety Networks Initiative.
• Developed and implemented a strong coalition of sub-grantees to facilitate youth programming through-out
the city of Rockford.
• Worked with coalition sub-grantees to establish program services and to meet Dept. of Human Services
measurable outcomes.
Facilitated monthly coalition meetings with sub-grantees and targeted youth to planned events
and programming.
Followed annual budget to maintain financial resources.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility.
Supervised program staff and maintained positive open communication with building partners.
ROCKFORD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ASSOCIATION – Rockford, Illinois
Unit Director, Blackhawk Boys & Girls Club September 2007 –
March 2009
• Directed and managed overall daily operations including staff supervision and training, facilities
management, community relations, and membership administration.
Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated overall programs and services.
• Worked with Program Director to establish and approve all Center programs, activities and services to meet
Teen Reach Outcomes.
Established membership goals and develop strategies to meet goals.
Followed annual budget to maintain financial resources.
THE UNITED WAY OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY/GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL – Rockford, Illinois
Truancy Intervention Specialist March 2007
– June 2008
Identified and monitored students who were referred for truant behaviors from designated school.
• Developed comprehensive case management plan with goals to be adopted by entire family unit to ensure
identified student no longer demonstrated truant behavior.
Set expectations and maintained accountability.
• Worked as mentor to truant students in an effort to eliminate truant behavior and increase student confidence
and support.
Followed-up with attendance department to track attendance of all truant students.
BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Janesville, Wisconsin
Instructor, Business and Information Technology January 2006
– June 2007
Provided instruction to undergraduate students in business and technology course work.
• Utilized course material, instruction, team building, and audio/video screening to facilitate classroom
discussion.
• Met with students on an individual basis to provide extra support and guidance concerning course material.
• Tracked individual student progress through course tests and quizzes.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE – Rockford, Illinois
Upward Bound Program Coordinator September 2005 -
March 2007
• Guided and supported low-income, first generation high school students with goals of attending college.
• Utilized WIA funding and guidelines to expand program to more students.
• Provided instruction with course work through summer school and tutoring programs.
• Recruited students from high schools and middle school in Rockford area through presentations and meeting
with school administration.
• Initiated program collaborations among other community organizations and businesses to maintain support of
programs and services.
Partnered with community organizations and businesses for summer hiring of participants.
ROCKFORD MELD – Rockford, Illinois
Workforce Development Program Coordinator October 2004 – August
2005
Recruited and case managed activities of participants, utilizing WIA guidelines, while maintaining
program objectives.
• Established partnerships with community agencies and employers to gain employment opportunities for
participants.
• Gave presentations to businesses and organizations providing information on job shadowing program.
Designed employment workshops for participants leading into gainful employment.
Monitored budget and expenses.
EDUCATION
ROCKFORD COLLEGE – Rockford, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
Minor in Marketing
TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, COMMITTEES, & CONFERENCES
Certified Substitute Teaching Certificate for Regional Office of Education
CPR, First Aid, and AED Instructor – American Red Cross Certifications
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