Shelli K. Spence

Positioning executives for their next move | LinkedIn™ Strategist for Execs | Personal Branding • Creator of the OPTIMIZE → ATTRACT → CONVERT framework • As seen in Forbes • Army Intelligence Vet • Classic Rock Lover 🎸

Reno, Nevada, United States

About

You've built 20 years of credibility behind closed doors. But when you need to pivot, will the right people even know you exist? I can help with that. Hi, I’m Shelli. It wasn’t that long ago I was sitting exactly where you are: knowing my professional world was changing and wanting to protect myself from those changes. I started building my LinkedIn presence because I could feel the ground shifting. I didn't know where it would take me. I just knew I needed to be more visible. I thought I had time. Then another round of layoffs hit, and suddenly I didn't. But this time? My LinkedIn brand gave me options. Real ones. Now I teach mid-to-late career executives how to build that same optionality. Strategic visibility that positions you before you need it. My frameworks help you optimize your profile, attract the right attention, and convert visibility into opportunities (whatever those end up being). Ready to build your safety net? See my Featured Section to fill out a contact request and I'll be in touch asap. Or visit shellionsocial.com#contact

Experience

  • LinkedIn™ Strategist at Shelli's Socials
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    LinkedIn™ Strategist, teaching executives and solopreneurs how to monetize their knowledge by employing a simple framework that teaches them how to build authority, learn the art of social selling, and attract more leads in under 30 days. Offering cohorts up to 6 people, as well as 1:1 and group coaching.

  • Senior Underwriter at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Dec 2023 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Expert-level resource in the Processing and Underwriting Division for the Santa Ana HOC, specializing in underwriting and other Direct Endorsement matters. My primary duties include: • Supporting internal and external stakeholders with Handbook inquiries and technical requests. • Supporting lenders in Test Case phase. • Collaborating with team members to develop and conduct training meetings. • Multiple reporting responsibilities. • Conducted training over Zoom. • Mentored HUD Underwriters. • Member of the Region IX Social Media Team.

  • EVP - Chief Operations Officer at Affiliated Services Group
    Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 · 6 mos

    • Grew my Project Management skills by coordinating with multiple internal and outside stakeholders. • Developed lead delivery and flow from varied sources. • Drafted and edited contracts with outside stakeholders. • Constructed origination and best practices. • Created pipeline and other management reports. • Managed the Processing Team. • Supported originators with structuring complex loan files and lender underwriting escalations.

  • Chief Credit Officer at Provident Lending Group
    Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Responsible for operational flow, credit policy and risk management. Developed company proprietary Non-QM guidelines. Successfully launched the company’s FHA Test Case Phase initiative, engineering the file progression from application through insuring. Collaborated with IT to implement system updates to mitigate errors and provide a smoother workflow. Built multiple reports and queues to better monitor overall pipeline and individual file progress. VA, FHA, Conventional, Jumbo, and Non-QM loans.

  • Senior Vice President, Operations at Doorway Home Loans
    Apr 2017 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Oversight of mortgage loan operations including Agency, Government, Non-QM and Jumbo transactions. • Challenged with excessive delays in pipeline progression, I restructured the loan manufacturing process to include quality metric reporting ultimately improving both closing and investor purchase turn times. o Implemented Processing Quality Initiative, reducing number of “Underwriter Average File Touches” by 25%. o Defined minimum underwriting submission standards. o Designed the “Processing Quality Survey” program. • Engineered multiple reports to better identify trends and monitor file quality. • Authored and maintained underwriting guidelines for Conventional and Government lending. • Created and managed the Scenario Desk. • Established the Pre-Closing Quality Control review process. • Chairperson of the Executive Loan Committee. VA, FHA, Conventional, Jumbo, and Non-QM loans.