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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. <br />13D-12