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Phillip Michael Skene "Phil"

Malibu

Summary

Highly motivated individual who is committed to doing his best for the company. Works well with others to overcome obstacles. Detail-oriented and a critical thinker, I am good at being the squeaky wheel. Enthusiastic about continuing his career in real estate development and finance. Self-motivated professional highly proficient in developing creative solutions and implementing objective decision making. Maintains positive attitude and works hard to build team relationships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Loan Officer

Mainstreet Mortgage
02.2025 - Current
  • Originates purchase and refinance mortgage loans.

Project Manager

Westward Construction and Design
Malibu
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Experience building ground-up construction, working with my brother, Thomas Skene, who is a licensed contractor. Together, we worked to draft and develop plans for a custom single-family home in Malibu, went through permitting with LA County Building and Safety, and saw the project through to the certificate of occupancy.

Loan Officer

Quanta Finance
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Began as a loan processor. Responsibilities included reviewing borrower credit files, ordering title and escrow, valuing collateral, and reviewing inspections.
  • Graduated to a loan originator. Responsibilities included cold-calling investors to generate new business, processing on-boarding packages, and evaluating new loan requests.
  • Company volume varied from $60M to $80M in new origination per month.

Volunteer

Institute For Human Services
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Helped provide medical attention to physically and mentally disabled persons.

Asset Manager

AMIP Management, LLC
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Helped acquire and resolve non-performing loans.
  • Responsibilities included managing the trading desk for all new loan acquisitions, valuing collateral, analyzing lien and title, managing insurance on NPLs and REOs, and assisting with ongoing loss mitigation tasks.
  • Company volume varied from $30M to $50M in new loan acquisitions per month.

AVP of Acquisitions

American Homes 4 Rent, LLC
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Participated in acquiring over 3,000 homes throughout AZ, OK, TX, and WI.
  • In Tucson, AZ, acquired 354 homes. Responsibilities included underwriting and attending the Pima county foreclosure auction, and acquired additional properties on the MLS.
  • In Milwaukee, WI, oversaw 142 on-market closing and helped alleviate problematic acquisitions executed prior to arrival. Responsibilities included negotiating with sellers, working with the construction team to expedite conversions, employing third-party property management companies, and reanalyzing the market.
  • In Dallas, TX, participated in acquiring over 2,630 homes throughout Texas and Oklahoma MSAs. Responsibilities included underwriting 1/3rd of all auction opportunities, 1/2 of all MLS opportunities, employing third-party brokers, and communicating with construction, leasing, and property management teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
08.2011

Skills

  • Mortgage origination and loan processing
  • Credit analysis and risk assessment
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales strategy and negotiation
  • Effective communication

Certification

Real Estate Broker, CA (License: 02016663)

Mortgage Loan Originator, CA (NMLS ID: 1613521)

Timeline

Loan Officer

Mainstreet Mortgage
02.2025 - Current

Project Manager

Westward Construction and Design
01.2023 - 01.2025

Loan Officer

Quanta Finance
04.2021 - 12.2022

Volunteer

Institute For Human Services
01.2021 - 03.2021

Asset Manager

AMIP Management, LLC
03.2015 - 06.2017

AVP of Acquisitions

American Homes 4 Rent, LLC
03.2012 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

University of California - Davis
Phillip Michael Skene "Phil"