Chelsea Smiley

Experience

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  Choose To Invest, Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Communications Director

  Choose to Invest, Inc., Georgia, Kenya | 2009 - 2012 Communications Manager and Intern Experience Leader• Supervised application, interview, and recruitment process of 65-70 individuals • 6 month creative team development trainer• Traveled with 30 students to Kenya, created student teams, planned event schedule• Facilitated two week curriculum/experiential de-brief • Coordinated communication with organization partners, alumni, interns• Managed social media sites• Planned annual organization events• Maintained office functions (medical records, budget, communications) in U.S. headquarters• Executed successful fundraising campaigns• Assisted in partnership recruitment Show less

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  UNC Wilmington

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Housing and Residence Life Liaison

  University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC | 2009 - 2012 Liaison for Housing and Residence Life• Facilitated management of housing documents, medical release files and office operations

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  Target

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Executive Team Leader
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  Live Oak Bank

  Apr 2014 - now

  Align with established lending policies and procedures, and under the guidance of the Business Line General Manager, develops an understanding in examining, evaluating, and closing commercial extensions of credit, predominately through SBA commercial loan programs for the Agriculture industry. Facilitates requesting specified information for loan application and responsible for assembling information required by Live Oak and counsel to properly close loans. Develops customer relationships through friendly, courteous and responsive service. Show less Ensures the construction funding and disbursement process is handled smoothly, accurately and efficiently for all assigned multi-advance loans. Ensures loans are funded within appropriate time frames and funds are disbursed in accordance with both bank & SBA policies and procedures. Provides construction expertise and support to internal lending, closing and compliance teams. Works with third-party firms on initial project review and monitoring of project progress. Gathers and maintains all documentation required throughout the construction process. Ensures construction disbursement standards are applied consistently to promote a superior quality construction portfolio. Acts as primary point of contact for borrower, contractor, architect,etc. throughout the funding process. Show less

  • Underwriting Manager

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Underwriter

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Construction Relationship Officer

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2016