1. CAITLIN HOWARD
2002 Stephanie Court, Auburn, AL | CaitlinSHoward@gmail.com | (205)382-1414
EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing May 2012, Marketing GPA 3.25
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated and goal-driven individual with a degree in marketing and a diverse background in commercial property and
casualty insurance, mortgage processing, customer service, sales and marketing. Extremely organized, capable of creating
reports and systems that effectively increase the accuracy and efficiency of processes. Customer oriented, capable of
maintaining good-standing and personal relationships with clients. Extremely analytical, capable of reviewing data and
effectively reporting to appropriate officers. Capable of working well under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. Expert
in many databases, tasking systems, and other various programs including Sagitta, Image Right, Point, Onesite, Microsoft
Outlook, Excel, and Word.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Licensed Account Manager, J. Smith Lanier 06/30/14 - Current
Opelika, AL
- Prepare certificates of insurance, evidence of property certificates, applications, invoices, and ID Cards
- Market accounts and bind coverage
- Work with prospects and customers to collect accurate data needed
- Prepare and submit endorsement request to carriers
- Relay important information and correspondence between the carrier and the insured
- Managed a multitude of different accounts every day
- Set up and maintain new and renewal clients in Sagitta.
- Configure proposals and renewal kits for the producer to present to the client
- Provide quality customer service to clients, carriers, and members of my team
- Review audits, endorsements, and policies for accuracy and update the agency management system accordingly
- Calculate premiums based on the insured’s exposures
- Maintain an accurate suspense systems on all items that require a response
- Field phone calls from insureds regarding questions about their coverage, changes, additions, payments,
cancellations, etc.
- Able to maintain an accurate and efficient workflow by inputting and maintaining data on the account management
system and electronic filing system
- Submit online applications and generate quotes through various carrier websites
Mortgage Assistant, Keystone Bank 12/17/2013 – 4/23/2014
Auburn, AL
- Closed an average of 11 loans per month, a dollar amount of $2,851,800 per month
- Closed and modified conventional, VA, FHA, one-time close construction loans, cash-out refinance, and no-cash out
refinance loans
- Ensured timely and accurate processing of all loans originated by loan officer
- Provided support to loan officer by collecting information, ordering documents, and taking each loan prospect from
pre-approval to closing
2. - Ordered credit reports, tax transcripts, title insurance, declaration pages, verifications of employment, verifications
of mortgage, verifications of rent, payoff statements, termite letters, flood certifications, and other necessary
documents needed for investor approval
- Reviewed and verified borrower’s income, credit history, employment, home owners’ insurance, title insurance, and
property appraisal
- Analyzed credit reports, bank statements, flood certifications, declaration pages, title commitments, appraisals, HUD
statements and other required paperwork
- Ensured loan information and paperwork was complete, accurate, and complied with company and investor policies.
- Input proper loan information into appropriate system for processing and closing
- Developed process logs and checklists to ensure timely and accurate processing of all current loans.
- Practiced excellent communication and organizational skills with loan officer in order to meet crucial deadlines.
Concierge, Aspen Heights 7/1/2012 - 12/20/2013
Auburn, AL
- Leasing:
Filled out and explained laws and regulations pertaining to the lease paperwork
Created common practices for leasing organization: Lease paperwork communication log, subleasing
checklist, lease file checklist, prospect phone call questionnaire, prospect email follow up template, lease
guaranty follow up email template
Completed background and credit checks on applicants and guarantors and followed up with any
discrepancies
Assisted leasing manager in leading weekly meetings and training sessions for part-time leasing agents
Conducted a weekly Auburn student housing market survey
- Marketing:
Uncovered prospect’s individual needs to better accommodate them during property tours
Conducted follow up phone calls and emails with prospects
Maintained company guidelines for tour closing ratios
Maintained resident retention by conducting specific marketing toward current residents
Assisted leasing manager with marketing events and promotions
Led focus groups to uncover target market needs
Increased social media engagement by hosting social media contests
- Operations:
Assisted operations manager by analyzing and explaining resident account balances to residents and
parents
Created and followed up with resident maintenance request
Created common practices for office organization: tanning bed appointment book, resident package log,
inventory checklist, opening and closing duties checklist
Led concierge roundtable meetings for concierges employed at other company locations
Developed and sent out monthly newsletter to residents and guarantors
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Licensed to sell property and casualty insurance in the state of Alabama
- Worked with a leasing team to lease property to 98% occupancy, with a 45% resident retention rate for the 2013-
2014 lease term
- Aspen Heights Teamwork Award, December 2012
- Received Aspen Heights highest phone shopping score, April 2013
3. - Aspen Heights Top Above & Beyond of the month, November 2012, February 2013, and March 2013
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
Leasing Consultant, The Exchange July 2011 - July 2012
Auburn, AL
- Provide prospects with both physical and phone tours of the property
- Consistently met sales goals by uncovering needs and overcoming objectives
- Performed outbound and inbound marketing, consistently met goals for obtaining new prospects
Sales Associate, American Eagle Outfitters Spring 2010 - Spring 2011
Auburn, AL
- Consistently met sales goals by uncovering customer needs, making suggestions based on those needs, and
overcoming any objectives
Sales Associate, Delia’s Summer 2007 - Summer 2008; Winter 2008; Summer 2009; Winter 2009
Birmingham, AL
- Consistently met sales goals by uncovering customer needs, making suggestions based on those needs, and
overcoming any objectives