Robert Silvestri
@robertsilvestri
Executive financial services professional driving growth and operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am an executive financial services professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in the mortgage industry, having worked with leading institutions such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo. My career has been marked by a consistent track record of delivering strong revenue gains through strategic leadership, effective staff training, and operational alignment. I pride myself on being a skilled negotiator and a polished closer, with a keen ability to identify and implement strategic measures that enhance performance and foster exceptional growth.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including ranking #1 in US sales production at Bank of America and expanding a portfolio from $65M to $71M in just one year. My leadership style emphasizes team building and employee development, which has resulted in high retention rates and improved morale. I have successfully spearheaded initiatives that streamline operations and reduce costs, while also enhancing customer satisfaction through targeted solutions and effective communication strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Collections Manager
Mortgage Solutions
Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)
Oversaw GNMA Late-Stage Delinquency for MSF's VA Portfolio, managing call campaigns, workforce, and productivity tracking. Increased productivity and revenue within 60 days, improving customer satisfaction and payment/call ratio from 13.76% to 24.59%.
Manager of Operations
CCM / Medishare
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Managed the Retention/Loyalty Department across two locations, training and mentoring a team of managers and staff. Increased conversion/save rate from 10.26% to 34.50% by implementing sales strategies and account ownership.
Sales Manager
American Financing
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Led a team of Loan Originators, driving daily, weekly, and monthly production and improving application to fund conversion rates from 33% to 60%. Collaborated with leadership and marketing to enhance call coaching, customer experience, and implement sales contests.
Vice President Regional Sales Manager
Pulte Mortgage
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Led a team of Loan Officers, driving production and customer satisfaction while maintaining the Pulte Price. Achieved #1 in production for loan retention and mortgage satisfaction, managing a pipeline of over 1,260 loans monthly.
Mortgage Operations Processing Manager
Zions First National Bank
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Oversaw lending functions, partnering with sales, underwriting, and closing to drive loans to funded status. Managed processing operations for various loan types, ensuring efficient communication and meeting closing dates with 0% employee turnover.
Manager of Customer Resolution
Specialized Loan Servicing
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 7 months)
Oversaw the Customer Retention Department across two locations, training and mentoring managers and staff. Improved audit approval processes, developed key metric reporting, and increased pull-through of final modifications from 19.80% to 44.50%.
Area Underwriting and Closing Manager
Wells Fargo
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 7 months)
Managed an area of FHA, VA, and Conventional Underwriters and Closers, leading loan production activities and operations. Decreased overall SLAs on refinances and purchases by 50% and implemented weekly training calls to improve quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Collin College
Associate of Arts and Applied Sciences, Business
Grade: 3.5 GPA
Activities and societies: Phi Theta Kappa
Completed an Associate of Arts and Applied Sciences degree in Business. Achieved a GPA of 3.5 and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
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