Edward J. Pape III

Experience

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  Marshall’s Corporation

  May 1985 - Jul 1993

  Management

  ● Increased sales from $4.2 million to $6.1 million in retail sales by maximizing inventory controls, presentation and customer service. ● Youngest manager for the company ever. ● Revamped the distribution and allocation of merchandise and personnel from D.C. trucking to processing, to the sales floor, and into the consumers parcel.● Managed in excess of 130 associates at any time. ● Specialized in Personnel, Operations, and Marketing.● Reduced shrinkage from 6.3% to 1.9% the largest reduction in the company. ● Opened/Relocated several stores. ● Reduced personnel turnover by 30+%. Show less

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  Texas Drug Warehouse

  Jul 1993 - Mar 1996

  Regional Discount Manager

  ● Cross-trained in laws and regulations of pharmacies. ● Supervised the Pharmacy. (Pharmacist and Pharmacist associates.)● Controlled inventory of the stores. ● Controlled all seasonal merchandising for the company. ● Buyer for the beer, wine, coke, milk, chips (perishables) for the company. ● Buyer for the close outs. ● Buyer for seasonal merchandise for the company. ● Opened and relocated stores. ● Reduced insurance claims through safety requirements for clients and associates. The first year savings were in excess of $50,000. Show less

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  Geico Property & Casualty (P&C)

  Mar 1996 - Jan 1998

  Insurance Agent

  ● Licensed by the Texas Insurance Commission.● Independent Agent with GEICO and was ranked #2 out of 300+ agents in the southern region.● Recognized by the president of GEICO multiple times. ● Left to pursue a career in Real Estate.

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  Choice Realty

  Jan 1998 - now

  Broker/Owner

  ● Professionally managed office to achieve high volume of transactions on a consistent basis.● Listed properties sold property and represented buyers in several Texas counties.● Educated all clients on the Real Estate process. ● Developed a referral database with other brokers. ● Established a consistent flow of returning clients and their referrals.● Ranked #1 for multiple quarters for Re/Max Lone Star – Bedford office

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  American United Mortgage

  Oct 2004 - May 2005

  Branch Manager

  ● Managed Lewisville Branch.● Hired and trained all Loan Officers.● Originated, closed and funded mortgage loans.● Guaranteed yields and P & I ● Processed files ensuring all documents were prepared properly and file complete. ● Assisted in underwriting of all files. ● Maintained all State and Federal laws. ● Established subprime lending policies and procedures.● Maintained high customer satisfaction.

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  Pape Mortgage, LLC

  May 2005 - now

  Broker/Owner

  ● Hired and trained all Loan Officers.● Originated, closed and funded mortgage loans.● Guaranteed yields and P & I ● Processed files ensuring all documents were prepared properly and file complete. ● Assisted in underwriting of all files. ● Maintained all State and Federal laws. ● Established subprime lending policies and procedures.● Maintained high customer satisfaction.

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  U.S. Small Business Administration

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Private & Commercial Loan Officer

  ● Helping Natural Disaster Victims Nationwide.● Oversaw Lending for Anything from Personal Property to Large Corporate Assets.● Approval of Loans Up-to $1 million dollars.

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  CRE DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND

  Oct 2023 - now

  VP of Acquisitions

  ● Acquisitions and leveraging commercial properties