Michael DeMar

Experience

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  Sun Sew Vac

  Dec 2004 - Jan 2009

  Floorcare Manager

  • Entry-level position as vacuum technician, repairing vacuum cleaners and assisting customers personally with simple inquiries.• Promoted to Floorcare Manager. Responsibilities entailing: sales, vacuum technician, customer service, problem solving, and maintaining the presence of the showroom.• #2 in sales, behind the owner, of vacuum cleaners ranging from $100 - $1300 were commission based• Successfully built and maintained relationships with repeat customers who requested my assistance by name. • Working in close-knit small business environment enlightened me to all levels of a business organization. Sharpened my communication skills by resolving and handling customer complaints. Developed strong work ethics, time management skills, technical and interpersonal skills. Show less

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  James Madison University

  Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Student

  Bachelors in Business Administration with a Major in Marketing

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern Sergeant at Arms - Hon. Paul Irving
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  Sun Sew Vac

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Floorcare Manager

  Currently working full-time, retaining all of my previous responsibilities while using my higher education to improve sales and marketing for the firm.

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  Carahsoft Technology Corp.

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Federal Account Representative
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  NewDay USA

  May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Account Executive

  • 2nd to None Classroom Setting training course for the first month on the job in preparation for SAFE I test • After passing SAFE I test assigned to help build brand-new Purchase Division focusing solely on putting veterans into homes • Through hard work and time management I ended up closing the most loans in the division for the year • Awarded: “Account Executive of the Year” in the Purchase Division for 2015 • Continued leading the division in sales and assisting other AE’s with daily tasks Show less

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  America Funding Loans LLC

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2017

  Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Established a start-up company with my former Senior VP, Phil Baltazar, and 3 other LO’s • Handled LO licensing registration and set up of new software systems • Full service brokerage shop working with a dozen different take out partners • Learned what is required to start a business from the ground up and work with investors • Outbound lead generation through Lending Tree and Facebook • Marketing focused primarily on NON-QM & Alt-A business • Maintained highest loan volume closed at the company • Simultaneously originated and processed my loans entirely Show less

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  New Penn Financial, LLC

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2018

  Mortgage Consultant

  • Large lender with a nationwide presence specializing in Conventional, HARP, FHA, & VA • Worked "Fall Out Leads” meaning that they had already spoken with at least one other loan officer who did not get the loan closed

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  Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Senior Loan Officer

  Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. is the residential mortgage division of Draper and Kramer, one of the country’s premier full-service real estate and financial firms. While still a family-owned company headquartered in Chicago, we help identify and structure mortgage financing programs for clients across the United States, and have been doing so since 1893.NMLS: 1365225Co. NMLS: 2551

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  Looking Glass Funding

  Jun 2019 - now

  Senior Funding Specialist

  We’re proud to have provided more than $850 million in small business loans to thousands of businesses from a wide range of industries. As the #1 Direct Funder, we are the go-to financial resource for every business— despite their time in business, personal credit, collateral, profitability or financial statements. We can help you face your challenges, achieve your financial goals, and grow your business to be as big as you desire. We are able to provide a personalized experience and personalized financing that is tailored to meet each customer’s unique situation. We operate with our clients’ best interests at the center of everything we do. We believe in transparency, fairness, and integrity. Show less