Oscar Novefo
<br />315 N. Associated Road. Unit 1202 (714) 742-8840
<br />Brea, California 92821 novelo@buenavistacapitai,com
<br />EDUCATION
<br />University of Southern California
<br />Master of Planning and Development Studies
<br />May 2001
<br />Los Angeles, CA
<br />University of Southern California May 1991
<br />Bachelor of Science in Public Administration Los Angeles, CA
<br />EXPERIENCE
<br />President Brea, CA
<br />Buena Vista Capital 1/08 to present
<br />Responsible for originating commercial real estate loans throughout California. with a special focus on Santa Ana
<br />and Orange County.
<br />,- Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and wholesale lenders.
<br />Senior Vice President / Chief Development Officer Santa Ana, CA
<br />Santa Ana Business Bank 7/06 to 1/08
<br />During the organizational phase, I implemented the marketing plan and several of the IT solutions (website,
<br />credit, CRM) needed to open the bank. I helped plan and execute tactics that allowed the bank to raise
<br />$12,000,000 in capital.
<br />r Our planning and organizing efforts culminated with Santa Ana Business Bank successfully securing regulatory
<br />approval from the FDIC and the CA DFI, and opened its doors on October 9, 2007.
<br />Upon opening, my role transitioned to commercial business development activities, including marketing and
<br />sales, software implementation, investor and media relations, and supervision of two Loan Officers.
<br />Mortgage Loan Officer Irvine, CA
<br />Bank of America 8/05 to 7106
<br />r Originated home loans on 1-4 unit properties for either purchase or refinance. Tracked and facilitated
<br />transaction progress from origination, underwriting, processing, and loan funding. Developed and implemented
<br />my personal marketing plan and sales strategy.
<br />Conducted first-time homebuyer seminars and collaborated with organizations such as Neighborhood Mousing
<br />Services of OC, Fair Housing Council of OC, ACORN Housing Corporation, and the City of Los Angeles.
<br />Community Development District Manager Santa Ana, CA
<br />City of Santa Ana, Community Development Agency 6/01 to 8/05
<br />r Acted as the Redevelopment Agency's owner's agent for the development of four new single-family homes in a
<br />historic district, working directly with architects, engineers, planning and building officials.
<br />Served as liaison to 32 neighborhood associations to facilitate the resolution of various quality of life issues.
<br />Liaison with several internal departments including planning, redevelopment, econornic development, code
<br />enforcement; building, police, traffic, and public works, as well as the city manager's office and councilmembers.
<br />Coordinated several training programs for apartment managers and neighborhood leaders.
<br />r Worked with the local media and oversee the work of two subordinates.
<br />Redevelopment Project Analyst Carson, CA
<br />City of Carson, Redevelopment Agency 6/00 to 6/01
<br />Coordinated the work of several consultants (real estate appraisers, goodwill appraisers, acquisition agents,
<br />relocation specialists, and legal counsel) for the acquisition of seven properties along Carson Street.
<br />r Administered two EPA Brownfields grants totaling $700,000 in addition to a $770;000 HUD Brownfields grant.
<br />r Assisted in the creation of two business expansion/retention loans totaling $3,400,000.
<br />Managed the development of an affordable housing strategy and oversaw the work of a redevelopment intern.
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