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Pamela Woods

Oakville,ON

Summary

Experienced Executive Professional with over 3 decades of leadership in management, customer service, team building and sales across diverse industries. Proven ability to build relationships, drive sales and deliver exceptional customer service. Expertise in remote work, team collaboration, and problem-solving.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Coordinator | Mortgage Agent (Level 2)

Better Mortgage Select
07.2022 - Current


  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
  • Participated in industry events and conferences to build relationships and gain market intelligence.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
  • Fielded customer complaints and provided solutions.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.

Senior Underwriter | Mortgage Agent

Get A Better Mortgage
07.2020 - 05.2022
  • Collaborating closely with both principal brokers in various aspects of the business
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Built strong relationships with lenders, brokers and clients for constructive communications.
  • Assist in training the agents and other staff with lender knowledge and underwriting procedures and policies.
  • Evaluated loan applications for affordability and conformance with underwriting guidelines.

Mortgage Agent

Butler Mortgage Inc
10.2012 - 03.2020
  • Receive incoming client inquiries from online and radio advertising
  • Analyzed loan candidate credit history to anticipate approval odds.
  • Trained and mentored loan officers in policies, regulations and loan industry best practices.
  • Broker administrative assistant duties as required
  • Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
  • Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
  • Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.

Service Coordinator - Healthcare Industry

Shoppers Home Healthcare
11.2010 - 05.2012
  • Purchasing and inventory control
  • Communicated with clients and service providers to provide updates on work progress.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coordinated and monitored service activities to confirm work met all requirements.
  • Prepared reports on service performance metrics and key indicators for management review.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

General Manager - Limousine Company

Premier Limousine
09.2006 - 03.2009
  • Responsible for all aspects of daily operations of the limousine company
  • 24/7 availability for overseeing all emergency situations and provided after hours support for all chauffeurs and clients as required
  • Collaborating with the owner to plan, organize and direct daily operations and plan and direct advertising and marketing campaigns
  • Reviewed applicants during hiring process to determine eligibility, and responsible for setting up training along with disciplining all employees
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Designing and implementing new policies along with sales tracking, and marketing ideas and projects, including attending trade shows specific to the industry and designing brochures and business cards
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Evaluate markets, assisted in developing and executing internal communication plan, policies, and procedures
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Manager & Assistant Manager - Sears Portrait Studio

CPI Corporation
09.1993 - 06.1997

Responsibility of daily operations of portrait studio

  • Photography, sales, customer service
  • Achieving and exceeding sales quotas
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical & compassionate nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Welland High & Vocational School
Welland, ON
06.1984

Skills

  • Sales Development
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Referral Network Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Complaint Handling
  • Customer Service-Focused
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Compassionate
  • Creative
  • Positive Attitude
  • Decision-Making
  • Active Listening and Learning
  • Oral and Written Comprehension
  • Staff Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Brand Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Negotiation
  • Social Media Technologies
  • Customer Engagement
  • Social Media Posting

Additional Information

Outstanding client relations and customer service skills based on personal desire to add value to the organization and provide clients with a positive experience. Excellent communication, public relations, job task planning and organizational skills. Strong team player with the ability to consult and work with individuals at all levels of the organization. Professional, organized, sense of urgency, ability to multi-task and works well in a demanding environment. Initiative-taking, responsible and self-managed, with the desire to excel at my assigned duties. Strong analytical, decision making, problem solving, negotiating and critical thinking skills. 

Microsoft Office & Windows proficiency, intermediate internet and computer skills. 

Social Media Expert - Facebook, Instagram & TikTok and a passion for Entrepreneurship and helping others.

Positive focused, energetic and enthusiastic employee with a drive to build an organized yet fun environment for all employees.

Timeline

Mortgage Coordinator | Mortgage Agent (Level 2)

Better Mortgage Select
07.2022 - Current

Senior Underwriter | Mortgage Agent

Get A Better Mortgage
07.2020 - 05.2022

Mortgage Agent

Butler Mortgage Inc
10.2012 - 03.2020

Service Coordinator - Healthcare Industry

Shoppers Home Healthcare
11.2010 - 05.2012

General Manager - Limousine Company

Premier Limousine
09.2006 - 03.2009

Manager & Assistant Manager - Sears Portrait Studio

CPI Corporation
09.1993 - 06.1997

High School Diploma -

Welland High & Vocational School
Pamela Woods