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JOSEPH W. GARDERE JR. OBJECTIVE Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with exceptional leadership skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and negotiating skills. Exceptional ability to work under high pressure, with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and persistency. EXPERIENCE 2007-2008 Countrywide Home Loans Walnut Creek, CA Loan Officer  Maintained credit files and assisted customers with financial needs  Originated mortgages for home purchases, refinance, and new home construction  Solidified contracts with realtors, contractors and other referral sources  Reviewed and analyzed loan transaction packages for approval in accordance with bank guidelines  Assembled all required documentation for processing and underwriting 2006–2007 Home Funds Direct Walnut Creek, CA Loan Officer  Maintained credit files and assisted customers with financial needs  Originated mortgages for home purchases, refinance, and new home construction  Solidified contracts with realtors, contractors and other referral sources  Reviewed and analyzed loan transaction packages for approval in accordance with bank guidelines  Assembled all required documentation for processing and underwriting 2002–2006 Allstate Insurance Group San Francisco, CA Sales Coordinator  Implemented leads and established rapport  Assisted customers in opening new accounts  Provided account services to customers and managed daily deposits  Performed Clerical and data entry EDUCATION 1996–1998 CA State University Northridge Northridge, CA 1994–1996 San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA E-MAIL: *** 3534 BROWNTAIL WAY • SAN RAMON, CA 94582 • PHONE 925.209.7369 =================================================== JOSEPH W GARDERE 3534 Browntail Way San Ramon, California 94582 *** 925.209.7369 February, 2009 Please accept this letter as an expression of interest in your company. I have had the pleasure to review your company web site and am confident that my background and experience will help me be an asset to your organization’s future in a very short time. I am familiar with the requirements for success and believe I possess the right combination of skills. My background and experience has provided me the opportunity to work in a high-pressure, team environment, where it is essential to be able to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales deadlines. Because my success in this area covers multiple environments, I am equally comfortable working independently and am highly confident that I can achieve the same results as a member of your team. You will find me a totally committed individual with pride in being direct and communicative. I am a motivator and organizer and these skills have enabled me to effectively defuse problem situations. I am very interested in becoming a part of your team and would appreciate your reviewing the enclosed resume that depicts my sales characteristics and skills. I would welcome an opportunity for a personal interview at your earliest convenience to discuss your organization’s needs and objectives and the possibility of working together to meet them. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Enthusiastically, Joseph W Gardere