Employee Profiles

Aileen

Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
Hobbies: I enjoy playing soccer, going out to eat, shopping, and going to the movies

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
I think the company events we have are exciting

What job titles have you had with the Company?
HRIS Assistant

What's your ultimate career goal?
To be in a management role.

What did you wear to work today?
Today I wore a purple shirt and leggings.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
It's hard work, but we have fun while we do it.

 


Amie

Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Hobbies: Playing with my son and teaching him new things.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
I was given the lead on creating the design for our RealEstate.com branded Visa gift card. This included implementing the technology between third party systems and marketing behind the new card.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Customer Care Consultant, Affinity Redemption Coordinator, Assistant Product Manager, Sr. Manager, Operations.

What's your ultimate career goal?
To become a Senior Vice President within the company.

What did you wear to work today?
Dress pants and short sleeved shirt.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
LendingTree is a great place to start your career. There are so many avenues and opportunities for growth and development. Each person has the ability to learn as much as they want. The possibilities are endless!

 


Amy

Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Hobbies: Read, Ski, Swim, Travel, and spend time with my family and friends.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Developed relationships with numerous people in the sales field to identify needs and work with the corporate team to enhance our processes and systems and also create new ones that enable company and agent successes.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Closing Coordinator, Central Operations, Agent Development Specialist

What's your ultimate career goal?
To continue to grow and strengthen myself and become an invaluable asset to Tree.

What did you wear to work today?
Jeans, T-shirt, and flip flops

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
With a company this large and having so much diversity there are numerous opportunities to learn and grow. Along with that, the support and open forum of the company's leaders, provides the unique opportunity to be challenged and encouraged to make suggestions and lead positive initiatives.

 


Bill

Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Hobbies: Travel, hiking, photography, spend time with family.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Help strategize and develop processes which guide the way so our Company maintains and grows market share.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Underwriting Manager and Underwriter

What's your ultimate career goal?
To be a VP or Senior VP within the Company.

What did you wear to work today?
Dress shirt and jeans.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Work culture encourages teamwork, open communication and career advancement.

 


Billy

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Hobbies: Spend time with the family, watch sporting events and lastly play poker!

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Managing a Sales Team that ranked Top Team seven months in a row.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Equity Specialist, Mortgage Banker, Equity Sales Manager, Mortgage Banker Manager

What's your ultimate career goal?
Continue to make others around me better.

What did you wear to work today?
Today I wore a black LRG T-shirt with jeans and black chucks!

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Here at LendingTree Loans, we have a very strong working environment in where everyone here is motivated and driven from the top to the bottom. We are a company that had enjoyed the extremely good times, weathered the bad times and learned enough in both times to be a dominant force in the future! Lastly, you should only consider working here if you are goal driven and love a daily challenge!

 


Brandon

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: My wife and I love the outdoors and to travel. We load up the RV and head to new locations where we can hike, camp, and kayak.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Our team has been working on building applications from the ground up. This approach not only saves the company money but allows me to experience a lot of different areas of technology.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Lender Technical Services Representative I, Lender Technical Services Representative II, Monitoring Analyst III, Team Lead

What's your ultimate career goal?
My ultimate career goal is to make a difference and be proud to say "I did that!".

What did you wear to work today?
Depending on the day but it usually consists of t-shirt, jeans and a ball cap.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
There are many decisions in one's life, but only a few that change its course. Working here is one of those decisions you will look back on and feel that you made the right choice.

 


Brendetta

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Hobbies: Cook, shop, and spend time with my family and my church activities, I have two children and five grandchildren they are my joy.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
The most exciting thing I've done is set at the front desk and see the many faces that come through our doors, where I can make them smile, feel good, lift their spirit, and encourage their hearts. I love what I do and I love people. When you give it will be given back to you. It never hurts to say good morning with a smile.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
I am the Receptionist for LendingTree have been for four years. To me it's the most important job in the company. I am the one who create the atmosphere for the day for our employee and clients which enable everyone to began their day on a positive note.

What's your ultimate career goal?
My goal is to complete every assignment given to me and assist in the growth of our company. Here at LendingTree you dress casual but you still look good! Today I wore casual pants and a pink sweater set.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
LendingTree is a family environment great place to work and we have fun, Love what you do and put your heart into it and always service in the spirit of excellent. It will reflect who you are.

 


Celester

Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Run, play guitar, occasionally travel, visit museums, go to concerts, study for the CFA, deal-hunt on random stuff, and eat. I cannot emphasize the eating part enough. Just ask anyone who goes to lunch with me.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Wow, I could go on forever. I guess upgrading QRM to version 15! Haha, I know that sounds nerdy. Doing karaoke to "Baby Got Back" during our summer employee event was awesome. Locking loans was pretty fun as well…working with the agents/processors back when I started in '04-‘05 proved to be very interesting.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Lock Desk Analyst, Financial Risk Analyst, Senior Financial Risk Analyst, Most Eligible Bachelor (honorary)

What's your ultimate career goal?
Still exploring, but I definitely want to stay in the financial industry. Mortgages are continuing to be more and more relevant to the financial world and the economy as a whole, so I can see myself working with these instruments for a long time.

What did you wear to work today?
Jeans and button up shirt.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Learn as much as you can. Working here is a great opportunity to see the inner workings the mortgage industry and its role in the economy. The people who work here are very knowledgeable and are more than willing to teach, so take advantage of that. After 5 years of working here, I'm still learning, but I know that the knowledge gained will definitely take me far on my career path…and on my Jeopardy appearance.

 


Chad

Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Hobbies: Spend time with my kids.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Handed out keys to a new vehicle to our top performer.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Vice President of Production, Sr. Vice President of Production

What's your ultimate career goal?
To be President of LendingTree Loans

What did you wear to work today?
Golf shirt and Jeans

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
We provide a great runway, if you want to take off anything is possible.

 


Cynthia

Hometown: North Canton, OH
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends, as well as reading.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Helping customers and employees. It is a good feeling to have made a positive impact on someone else's experience.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Home Loan Specialist, Customer Care Representative, Performance Support Analyst, Quality Analyst, Quality Team Lead, Quality Manager, Manager,Customer Excellence and Quality

What's your ultimate career goal?
My goal here at LendingTree is to improve the overall customer experience.

What did you wear to work today?
Jeans and a t-shirt

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
LendingTree is fast paced work environment with little opportunity for boredom.

 


Erin

Hometown: Chino, CA
Hobbies: Going to my daughter's softball games, horseback riding and WOW (World of Warcraft).

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
When I was recognized for tracking over 1000 loans in one month… Oh! And I also won 1st place in the pumpkin carving contest during our Halloween event last year.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Appraisal Coordinator and Appraisal Review Coordinator.

What's your ultimate career goal?
Building my 401K.

What did you wear to work today?
My Adidas! Head to toe J.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
You matter! Every position has an importance no matter what that role is. You are here to help us succeed as a whole. I'm coming up on 5 years in July and love what I do and the people I work with.

 


Gloria

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Hobbies: I love working but when I have some down time, I love to read, soak up the sun, sleep and Karaoke (at home)!

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Earned a fantastic monetary bonus for reaching and surpassing my goals…can I mention that? Money does talk.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Sales Market Leader for the Nevada Region

What's your ultimate career goal?
Make Vegas the number one office and help everyone one my Agents reach their financial goals.

What did you wear to work today?
Ann Taylor Black suit, Ann Taylor high heels Royal Blue silk blouse and matching broach – and a smile – I never go anywhere without it!

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
We are the future of Real Estate! You will have to work but you will have all the tools you need to get there.

 


Jennifer

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Hobbies: Working out at the gym. In the summer I go to the river and ride sea doo's, or relax on our family boat. I love singing, so I can be found on occasion singing Karaoke!

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
One year I was part of the Fall Festival Committee! We coordinated the entire festivities for our company. We had Games, Food & Prizes. The entire event was amazing!

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Disclosures Specialist Lead for the first year at our company & Present Licensing Coordinator

What's your ultimate career goal?
My job allows me to work very closely with the sales floor. So anything in the future here at our company would be in some way similar to working with our great sales and manager staff!

What did you wear to work today?
Jeans, boots, a black sweater, scarf

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
This is by far the most amazing company. The employees who I work with everyday feel more like family than co workers. Our leadership staff is outstanding.

 


Jenny

Hometown: Irvine,CA
Hobbies: I love spending time with my husband of 21 years and 3 teens. Especially jet skiing in Havasu or riding our dirt bikes in the desert. One other hobby is being fans for to the Rancho Wheelchair basketball team. The most exciting thing we do and love doing is fly to many US states over a year to watch my 17 year old play National Wheelchair basketball. We sent him to Turkey with the USA team for the 2009 junior NWBA camp. Seeing him wear the official USA gear was exciting. We are currently rank 2nd in the nation and hope to take 1st place this year.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Funder III and (acting) Assistant Manager

What's your ultimate career goal?
To remain with this company as long as possible. Eventually, returning as an acting manager and even better a manager of my own team. People like Rebecca are wonderful to learn from.

What did you wear to work today?
Today I wore a white blouse and jeans. Comfy, comfy...lets fund.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
I have been here a total of 6 years and even with the ups and downs in the market, I want to stay. I like the direction of the company and the management I work with.

 


Kurt

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Hobbies: I enjoy fitness training, playing tennis and spending time at the beach.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Leading a world class real estate sales team is an exciting lifetime opportunity.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Regional Vice President of Sales for the Eastern United States and currently, Vice President, National Sales.

What's your ultimate career goal?
For RealEstate.com to be recognized as the leading real estate brokerage company in the world.

What did you wear to work today?
Jeans and a polo shirt for Casual Friday. I also wear a suit and tie for profile photos.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
If you're bright, ambitious, creative and are looking for a challenging opportunity, bring your "A Game."

 


Kyle

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Hobbies: Enjoy time with my family and teaching a fitness class at the YMCA.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
During my time here I've been involved in many projects that directly affected both employees and external customers. It has been exciting to see the benefits that each side experiences from my involvement in those projects.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Web/Network Engineer

What's your ultimate career goal?
To continue to grow my knowledge in the areas I'm responsible for.

What did you wear to work today?
Jeans and a polo shirt

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Everyone that works here is part of a team and we all have a part in building a strong company and a strong future. The great thing is that you are in control of your future here and you can take your skills to the next level and build a promising career.

 


Minh

Hometown: York, PA
Hobbies: Snowboard, ride my mountain bike, and go to VEGAS!!!

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Teach exhilarating state licensing classes for hours and hours a week.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Refinance Mortgage Banker, Purchase Mortgage Banker, Incubator Team Lead, and Trainer.

What's your ultimate career goal?
To own my own company!

What did you wear to work today?
Today I wore jeans and a collared shirt.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Our philosophy is HAKUNA MATATA! You must have a fun and positive attitude to work at Tree.com.

 


Paul

Hometown: La Verne, CA
Hobbies: When I'm not working, my passion is playing league basketball. I love the competition, the strategy, and team work involved. There's nothing like the feeling of split second decisions (in the air behind the back pass).

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
The most exciting thing I've done here was performing at one of our crazy Karaoke contests. "Chicken And Rice", as we named ourselves, performed a crazy song and danced to "Don't You Wish your Agent could Lock Like Me". Make it Rain! It was a huge hit and we had a lot of fun doing it.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
I've been working at LendingTree Loans for 4 and a half years. I've been Sales Manager Assistant and a Mortgage Banker.

What's your ultimate career goal?
My ultimate goal is to soak up as much as I can in the mortgage industry, and to be a versatile member of this Company. My ultimate goal is to always better myself and see what there is for me to do here at LTL.

What did you wear to work today?
Today I wore a t-shirt and jeans.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
That LendingTree Loans is great place to work. No one out there has the culture that we have, the brand recognition, or the people. We have the industry's best working here as one big family, and I never wake up in the morning thinking "man I hate going to work".

 


Richard

Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Hobbies: Try to get my first hole-in-one, eating In-n-Out 10x10's, chasing after my 16 month old son, plan trip around the world, be the best dad and husband in the world.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Helping people purchase their dream home as well as purchasing my dream home.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Mortgage Banker, Credit Analyst, Underwriter

What's your ultimate career goal?
To be my own boss.

What did you wear to work today?
Black suit and black tie like MIB.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Attitude and Abilities...both are mandatory.

 


Robert D

Hometown: Roselle, NJ
Hobbies: Explore new restaurants, take long day trips, and meet new people.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Opening a new market, the Capital Region. I loved having the ability to explore a new place, network with new people, and grow the market to where it is today.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Sales Market Leader for the Capitol region

What's your ultimate career goal?
CEO or President. I would love to run a company.

What did you wear to work today?
Navy Blue Pinstripe shirt with a light blue shirt…no tie…it's a beautiful, warm Friday!

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Working very hard creates very big opportunities!

 


Robert K

Hometown: Detroit, MI
Hobbies: Going to Palm Springs!!

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Winning the WOW Award !! - an award to recognize LendingTree employees who go above and beyond to provide the best service and experience to our external or internal customers.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Only one…Impaired Asset Representative

What's your ultimate career goal?
To be part of the management team within Secondary Marketing

What did you wear to work today?
Tennis shoes, Jeans and a Polo shirt

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Be persistent about your job search with LendingTree, it is worth the effort.

 


Ron

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Hobbies: Outdoor things and racquetball

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
A small part in a TV commercial for Home Loan Center.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Loan Agent, Underwriter, Manager, Underwriting

What's your ultimate career goal?
A Mortgage Professional.

What did you wear to work today?
Cords and a polo shirt.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Apply yourself, work hard, continue your mortgage education, have a positive attitude and the opportunities will present themselves.

 


Shelia

Hometown: Oxford, NC
Hobbies: Love to work outside in my yard, travel and spend time with family.

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
Got married! It was made even more special by my boss & co-workers attending.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Facilities Specialist

What's your ultimate career goal?
To continue to grow & learn more about the company and to one day move up to management.

What did you wear to work today?
Blouse & a pair of slacks

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Be prepared to work with a great bunch of folks from all around the world.

 


Staci

Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Hobbies: Watching my son grow up right before my eyes, (he is 17 now), & following him thru his basketball career, games, workouts, & now trying to select the right college for him. But otherwise I love to hang out, bowl & just have fun!

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
When we use to have "Live Saturdays" I would win a lot of tickets & win "free dress" for a month or a week. Everyone would be in slacks, tie & shirt, or dresses & heels & I would stroll in my jeans or shorts & t-shirt & of course my M&M hat.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Only one: Appraisal Coordinator since I started in 2005

What's your ultimate career goal?
To become the Appraisal Coordinator Master

What did you wear to work today?
Today I wore some nice jean slacks, cute blouse & rocked some heels & make-up! Normally I just wear some shorts, t-shirt & tennis shoes & my favorite M&M hat.

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Join the best crew in town, if you are good to them, they will be good to you. It is a great place to work, the people are great, & we are just like a big family that likes to have fun while we are working"

 


Tom

Hometown: Campbell, KY
Hobbies: Spend time with my wife and 2 kids (5 yr old son and 3 year old daughter), read, travel, run, karate

What job titles have you had with the Company?
GM, Home Services

What's your ultimate career goal?
To teach high school history

What did you wear to work today?
The pants from my karate ghi and "Richard Mesquita Martial Arts" t-shirt - I had a mid-day karate class/sparring session

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
Keep your sense of humor.

 


Wendy

Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking (at least attempt to), and surfing (when summer hits).

What's the most exciting thing you've done while working here?
I don't know that there is just a single answer to this question – while working here I've put together large-scale hiring fairs, organized charity fundraisers, coordinated company events (luau anyone?), and had the chance to directly contribute to the company's overall growth and success.

What job titles have you had with the Company?
Recruiter, Sr. Recruiter, Recruiting Lead, Manager, Recruiting

What's your ultimate career goal?
I want to continue learning, building experience in the Human Resources field, and increasing the positive impact that I can make.

What did you wear to work today?
A black top, jeans and heels (it isn't quite warm enough for me to break out the flip flops yet).

If you could say one thing to someone interested in working here, what would it be?
There is never a dull moment! Sometimes your head spins and sometimes there are bumps in the road, but it is all worth it. You work with amazing people, in a dynamic environment, where good things are happening, and you have the chance to dive in to help make them happen.

 


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