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April Usher

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Strategic advisor and co-founder helping businesses and investors make disciplined, confident decisions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can partner with owners and leaders to evaluate opportunities, bring operational clarity, and drive disciplined execution—while ensuring strong financial oversight, compliance, and process improvement.

I help leaders make better decisions through clarity, structure, and strategic perspective. With more than 20 years of experience across banking, finance, real estate, and business operations—including mortgage lending and hands-on real estate development—I partner with business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and developers to strengthen foundations and navigate complex choices.

Today, as Co-Founder of Next Edge, I guide clients from opportunity to execution through strategic thinking, operational clarity, and disciplined evaluation before commitment. I bring a transaction-focused, compliance-minded approach from representing real estate clients and advising on mortgage processes—from application through closing—so stakeholders stay aligned, risks are managed, and outcomes are confident.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Next Edge logoNE
Current

Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor

Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

I founded Next Edge to help business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders make better business decisions through strategic thinking, operational clarity, and disciplined execution.

I partner with clients to evaluate opportunities, strengthen operations, improve financial oversight, and develop practical strategies that support long-term growth. Whether navigating a complex challenge, imp

Provision Realty Inc logoPI
Current

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Mar 2003 - Present (23 years 4 months)

Represent buyers, sellers, investors, and developers in residential and investment real estate transactions while providing strategic guidance throughout the process. Advise clients on opportunity evaluation, contract negotiations, financial considerations, and transaction strategy to support informed decision-making and successful outcomes.

With more than 20 years of experience, I've worked alo

NEXA Mortgage logoNM

Mortgage Loan Officer

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)

Provided mortgage financing guidance to homebuyers, investors, and property owners, helping clients evaluate lending options and navigate the mortgage process from application through closing. Worked closely with borrowers, real estate professionals, lenders, and settlement partners to support informed financial decisions while ensuring compliance with lending guidelines and regulatory requirement

Wells Fargo logoWF

Mortgage Bank Sales Consultant

Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Advised homebuyers, homeowners, and investors on mortgage financing solutions, helping clients evaluate lending options, understand financing strategies, and navigate the mortgage process from application through closing. Built trusted relationships by providing clear guidance, thoughtful financial recommendations, and a consultative approach tailored to each client's goals.

Partnered with under

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. (PRMG Inc.) logoPI

Mortgage Loan Officer

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Guided homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors through the mortgage process by helping them evaluate financing options, understand lending requirements, and make informed financial decisions. Worked closely with clients, real estate professionals, underwriters, processors, and title companies to ensure efficient transactions, regulatory compliance, and a positive client experience from a

PI

Mortgage Loan Officer

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc.

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Guided homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors through the mortgage process by helping evaluate financing options and understand lending requirements. Coordinated with clients and industry stakeholders to support efficient, compliant transactions from application through closing.

Newton Federal Bank logoNB

Mortgage Loan Processor

Mar 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Managed residential mortgage loans from application through closing, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely execution throughout the lending process. Worked closely with loan officers, underwriters, appraisers, attorneys, and closing partners to coordinate documentation, resolve loan conditions, and support successful closings.

Served as a trusted resource for borrowers and interna

Synovus logoSY

Credit Review Specialist

May 2013 - Mar 2017 (3 years 10 months)

Worked as a Credit Review Specialist at Synovus, supporting credit review processes. Maintained focus on reviewing credit-related information to help support lending decisions.

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Exceptions Items Processor

BrandBank

Oct 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Processed exceptions items at BrandBank (GA). Supported exception handling workflows to keep items moving through required processes.

BrandBank (GA) logoBG

Exceptions Items Processor

Oct 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Worked as Exceptions Items Processor at BrandBank (GA).

Hamilton State Bank logoHB

Loan Compliance Specialist

Oct 2008 - Sep 2011 (2 years 11 months)

Handled loan compliance responsibilities at Hamilton State Bank. Supported compliant processing and documentation related to lending activities.

Hamilton State Bank logoHB

Collateral Clerk

Sep 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Worked as a Collateral Clerk at Hamilton State Bank. Maintained collateral-related records to support lending and related documentation needs.

BB&T logoBB

Lending Services Support & Loan Document Specialist/Corporate Travel Team

Mar 2000 - Aug 2006 (6 years 5 months)

Worked as Lending Services Support & Loan Document Specialist/Corporate Travel Team at BB&T.

BB

Loan Document & Travel Support

BB&T

Mar 2000 - Aug 2006 (6 years 5 months)

Provided lending services support, including loan document specialist work and corporate travel team support at BB&T. Supported operational needs across lending documentation and internal travel coordination.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting

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