Experience

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  Advantage Real Estate Services

  • Owner/Appraiser

    • 2008 - Present

    Independent real estate services provider and investor. Representing buyers, seller and tenants for property acquisition, leasing, management, investment and renovation services. Purchase distressed real estate, complete repairs and renovations, and resell for profit or hold for long term investment. Expert real estate appraisal services provider to major local and national financial institutions for lending, and portfolio management purposes.

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  Big O Tires Franchisee

  • Los Angeles Area

  • Owner/Operator

    • Mar 2014 - Nov 2016
    • Los Angeles Area

    Purchased existing retail automotive repair and tire franchise. Generated and managed increased store revenue, gross margins on good and services, enhances operations and processes, as well as providing exceptional customer service to increase profits and provide steady employment opportunities in the community. Operated and managed store P&L to profitability resulting in triple digit returns over acquisition cost.

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  Pro Teck Valuation Services

  • United States
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director Of Operations

    • 2011 - 2012

    Collaborate with executive senior leadership to define, implement and execute key business strategies. Oversee a national review staff appraisers, and vendors. Oversight of operational procedures and business strategies strengthening operational controls, work flow and service levels. Contributed to several form platform enhancements and developments for vendor and staff use. Led QC operations to a 13% decrease in cost per employee while maintaining a high level of quality to contribute to one of the most profitable quarters in 5 years resulting in a corporate bonus to all employees.

  • Quality Reviewer

    • Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

    Perform nationwide due diligence, forensic, and retrospective review analysis. Ensure appraisals for compliance with client special instructions and guidelines. Engage and interact with internal teams and vendors for efficiency, outstanding quality, and exceptional customer service.

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  Wachovia Bank

  • Vice President, Senior Group Leader

    • 1997 - 2008

    In 1997 joined World Savings and Loan, 2nd largest portfolio lender in the nation, later to merged with Wachovia Bank in 2006, to become the 4th largest bank in the country. Worked as a banking Vice-President, and Divisional Group leader. Began career as a Staff Appraiser, Loan Representative and promoted to District Manager for various statewide offices. After 3 years of outstanding performance results, promoted to Regional Leader. For excellent performance in the same was promoted to Vice-President and Divisional Group Leader. The responsibilities as Vice-President were:  Vice President, Division Group Leader - Collaborate with senior leadership to define, implement and execute key business strategies. Oversee a Leader staff of 3 Regional Leaders, covering 9 district offices, compromised of approx. 60-70 staff members. Oversight of Divisional Policies and Procedures. Managed a department operating budget. Led and managed career development, training, licensing and expense control for the department.  Vice President, Retail Mortgage Appraisal Group Leader - One of 2 West Coast Leaders to create and establish appraiser policies and procedure for newly developed Secondary Market Real Estate Appraisal Department that strengthened operational controls, efficiencies and service levels.  Vice President, Regional Loan Appraisal Manager - Oversee a Management staff of 3 district offices compromised of 16-20 staff as well as vendor relationships in Southern California. Responsible for department service, production and overall quality.