Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Many accolades, from Citigroup to Toyota Canada.
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Brian Ellas

Utterson

Summary

Professional with experience in the mortgage industry, and over a decade in the auto finance industry - ready to drive impactful outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in client relationship management, financial analysis, sales, and regulatory compliance. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal service and successful, profitable transactions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mortgage Agent

Cornerstone Mortgage & Real Estate Group
03.2025 - Current
  • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets through proactive client outreach and exceptional customer service.
  • Provided thorough explanations of various mortgage products to clients, assisting them in selecting the best option for their needs.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions, fostering trust and building long-term client relationships.


Finance Manager

Festing Toyota
04.2013 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with provincial, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Consistently exceeded manufacturers ancillary product sales goals
  • Efficient and timely organized delivery of the Toyota lineup
  • Compiling verification documentation to substantiate lending decisions
  • Customer service and retention leadership role throughout the entire company
  • Constant communication between lenders and clients to facilitate approvals
  • Timely and efficient prioritization of tasks to ensure a smooth sales process
  • Oversight of departments to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Constant problem solving
  • Supported other departments within the company
  • Built effective and cohesive relationships with outside lenders and vendors

Crew Chief

NASCAR Canada
03.1999 - 01.2024
  • Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
  • Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
  • Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
  • Mentored junior crew members, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Effectively managed race strategy
  • Two Time NASCAR Champion (2009, 2009)

Senior Account Exective

CitiFinancial Canada
06.2003 - 04.2013

• Managed underwriting and credit decisioning with personal approval limits of $250,000, ensuring compliance and efficient processing of mortgage applications.

• Oversaw verification documentation, title searches (FCT), and RE appraisals, maintaining a $25,000,000+ receivable base.

• Conducted internal audits for compliance, effectively utilizing delinquency curing tools and serving as an authorized cheque signatory.



Education

High School Diploma -

Huntsville High School
Huntsville, ON

Skills

  • Goal oriented
  • Closing process facilitation
  • Document preparation
  • Loan underwriting
  • Credit analysis
  • Loan origination
  • Loan processing
  • Client acquisition

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Licenses / Training:

OMVIC

NADA

FSRA/OSFI

Timeline

Mortgage Agent

Cornerstone Mortgage & Real Estate Group
03.2025 - Current

Finance Manager

Festing Toyota
04.2013 - 04.2024

Senior Account Exective

CitiFinancial Canada
06.2003 - 04.2013

Crew Chief

NASCAR Canada
03.1999 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Huntsville High School

Many accolades, from Citigroup to Toyota Canada.

I've been recognized in many instances for exemplary performance - from customer service to record revenue increases.

Brian Ellas