KAREN A. COOK

Supported divisional executives in executing regional growth strategy for movement mortgage.

• Drove business development and recruitment initiatives to enhance market presence.
• Collaborated with market leaders to strengthen production teams across central southeast region.

• Executed full lifecycle recruiting across multiple markets in United States.
  Specialized in financial recruiting to attract top-tier talent.
  Developed strategic sourcing strategies to enhance candidate pipelines.
  Managed talent acquisition processes to align with organizational goals.

• Consulted with business group customers to understand talent needs
• Managed the full life cycle talent acquisition process
• Developed and maintained a network of contacts to source qualified executive leaders
• Utilized online recruiting/sourcing tools and conducted competency and behavioral-based interviews
• Proactively incorporated Diversity Strategy into the sourcing process
• Successfully managed relationships with external agencies.

• Recruited qualified Loan Officers, Sales Managers, and Branch Managers throughout the Southeast
• Assisted over 100,000 clients in finding the right mortgage solutions, totaling over $60 billion in loan volume
• Built strong relationships with clients through open communication and authentic interactions
• Licensed in all 50 states
• Managed a team of Loan Officers, Processors, Underwriters, and Closers.

• Consulted with business group customers to understand talent needs
• Managed the full life cycle talent acquisition process
• Developed and maintained a network of contacts to source qualified executive leaders
• Utilized online recruiting/sourcing tools and conducted competency and behavioral-based interviews
• Proactively incorporated Diversity Strategy into the sourcing process
• Successfully managed relationships with external agencies.

• Recruited best-in-class talent to the sales division in the Southeast region
• Conducted candidate sourcing, screening, and assessment.