Results-driven Executive possessing 20+ years of experience directing mortgage, lending and risk management operations within fast-paced environments.

         Recognized for the ability to excel in positions possessing increasing levels of responsibility.

         Skilled in streamlining existing processes to significantly increase efficiency, mitigate risk and improve overall performance.

         Experienced in maintaining utmost quality control while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

         Dynamic leadership skills with a proven track record of building, training and leading high-performance teams.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Minneapolis MN 2009-Present

Site Leader, West and Centralized Portfolio Credit Office (2014-Present)

         Recipient of multiple merit-based promotions due to strong leadership and organizational abilities.

         Leverage industry expertise to successfully oversee lending activities across region; compile critical data and relay pertinent information to leadership team.

         Thoroughly review data to ensure strict regulatory compliance, as well as adherence to ATR and QM.

         Strategically identify and mitigate risk; devise innovative methods to monitor delinquency and loss.

         Utilize strong leadership abilities to closely monitor team performance and implement action plans to ensure achievement of objectives.

Lending Manager 2 (2014)

         Fulfilled key leadership position focused on overseeing daily operations of team of Underwriters and Junior Underwriters; closely monitored performance and appropriately delegated tasks.

         Used strong interpersonal skills to maintain open lines of communication across all business lines.

         Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency, optimize use of available resources and maintain utmost quality control.

         Conducted in-depth training for team members focused on regulatory compliance, credit changes and adherence to company policies.

         Steered complex projects to an on-time, within budget completion.

Loan Administration Manager 2 (2012-2014)

         Utilized strong leadership skills and industry knowledge to successfully build a high-performance team containing 20 members.

         Implemented training processes to boost performance, minimize inconsistencies and reduce escalations.

Home Loan Underwriter (2010-2012)

         Obtained in-depth exposure to large, complex and unusual mortgage requests / products.

         Demonstrated exemplary attention to detail while thoroughly reviewing, analyzing and underwriting data.

         Strategically identified risk, performed advanced income analysis and handled partnership tax returns.

Work Director, Contractor, Eden Prairie, MN (2009-2010)

         Assumed key leadership position responsible for overseeing daily operations of 20+ Loan Document Specialists.

         Contributed extensively to new employee on boarding, including interviewing, hiring and training.

Completed extensive volunteer work for various organizations including Feed the Starving Children, Meals on Wheels and various Veterans groups.