Karie Gipson

Ferndale, WA 98248

karie.gipson@gmail.com

360.510.0722

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
High level of confidentiality
Multi-tasking with multiple projects
Excellent communication skills

Professional Objective – To obtain long term employment where I can utilize my experience, training, and organizational skills to help with servicing/assisting clients while supporting a team of individuals.

Architectural Elements, Bellingham, WA

2024-2024

Executive Assistant

Provided administrative support to the CEO & estimating team while building customer & client relationships. Scheduled meetings/appointments for team as well as CEO; scheduled presentations while assisting with preparation/execution. Excellent communication & organizational skills at all times with highly confidential information. Utilized job related software while assisting estimating team – Building Connected, SalesForce, SmartSheets, to log incoming potential bids/jobs.

CMG Home Loans, Bellingham, WA

2023-2023

Homebridge Financial, Bellingham, WA

2019-2023

HomeStreet Bank, Bellingham, WA

2018-2019

Production Assistant/Coordinator

Provided support to loan officer & team on a daily basis with marketing projects, customer service/loan servicing requests, credit rescores, etc. Assisted with making sure files close in a timely fashion, required to keep daily log of appraisal orders, collected documents from borrowers, assisted with monthly projections & with scheduling important meetings. Also collected daily mail, office supply orders, & maintained office. Assisted team with meeting important deadlines, daily lock reminders, & making sure office runs smoothly.

Bellwether Real Estate / Erdmann Graves & Partners, Bellingham, WA

2016 – 2018

Transaction Coordinator

Backbone and support for the team at all times. Assisted a team of real estate agents with all aspects of their work. Processed every transaction from new client to closing. Maintained meticulous digital and paper files of client information, navigated contract timelines, handled earnest money, maintained agent calendars, maintained Multiple Listing Service records and data, and disbursed commissions. Handled all office management /administrative tasks. Corresponded with clients, escrow/title offers, lenders, & agents daily. Key management, flier/property sign delivery. Kept office in tip top shape & organized at all times.

Umpqua Bank – Home Lending, Bellingham, WA

2013 – 2016

Loan Officer Assistant

Reviewed files for adherence to underwriting standards and ensured completeness of submission. Contacted borrowers to collect required documentation necessary and act as a liaison between loan originator, underwriter, loan processor, & customers. Track key dates throughout transactions, provide administrative support in the collection and preparation of submitting loan applications with supporting documentation. Submit order outs in a timely/efficient manner, order appraisals & any other documentation borrowers are unable to provide (ie: VOE/VOD/VOM/Bank Statements, Insurance Binders).