Experience

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  Zochert Properties

  • founder, sole proprietor

    • 2003 - Present

    Working primarily in North Minneapolis. Buy and restore vintage housing. Protect integrity of neighborhoods and communities. Community-driven much more than profit-driven. Focus on quality, safety, energy efficiency. Work with owners of properties to find respectful, caring, and quality tenants to care for their homes. Partnering with other investors to expand opportunities. Completed whole house renovations on my own and with other investors successfully. Renovate and resale business expanding as well as renovate and retain (rent).

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  Wells Fargo Bank

  • Corporate Trust Securities Operations Processor and Home Mortgage Post-Closing Analyst

    • Jun 2002 - Jul 2009

    Wells Fargo Corporate Trust – Systems Expert, Letter of Credit ProcessingJoined Team during inception of new Letter of Credit (debt service) processing systemWas solely responsible for ensuring smooth transition as process went nationwide Trained new processors, led Team during peak periods, ensured compliance with internal and SEC guidelinesAnalyzed data trends, identified weaknesses and opportunities, assisted in planning annual budgetSubject Matter Expert for Letter of Credit processing system, led Team, resource for all questionsWorked closely with Technology Team in planning and development of new systems and enhancementsProcessed redemptions, calls, tenders, transfers, incoming and outgoing claimsTeam Excellence Award Winner, Best Shot Award WinnerHome Mortgage- Mortgage Loan Analyst/Communications EditorResponsible for creation and execution of site-wide business communication newsletterPublished through desktop and traditional methods with Adobe Creative SuiteLed seven person newsletter team in unique and interesting ways to present informationResponsible for the distribution of daily funds averaging $5 million Exceeded production goals on average 110% while keeping quality highContributed to planning, writing, and distribution of company policiesAbility to recognize, research and independently solve complex problems Quick application and adaptation of changing procedures, software, and situationsTeam Excellence Award Winner, Best Shot Award Winner

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  McKinley Community Organization

  • McKinley Neighborhood, Minneapolis

  • Member of the Board of Directors, Elected (Volunteer) Position

    • 2008 - 2009
    • McKinley Neighborhood, Minneapolis

    Regular board and community meeting attendance, organized fundraising and charity event(s), organized and facilitated the creation of the neighborhood website.

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  Minnesota House of Representatives

  • Assistant to the Chief Clerk's Office

    • Jan 2002 - May 2002

    Session-Only employee due to State hiring freeze- Chief Clerk’s Office – Index DepartmentClear communication of complex legislative, legal, social issues and processesSolved public, private, and employee inquires by phone, email, and person-personLearned complex, ever-changing system (government) and software in short period of timeProvided Website instruction/tutorial (phone and person-person)Legislative research and data retrieval/entryAssisted on House Floor, management and transportation of bills