Kirk Effinger is seeking a position that matches his skills and experience in community leadership, management, and publishing. He has 25 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, including roles as a loan originator, branch manager, and corporate vice president. Additionally, he has extensive experience in community organizations, such as founding local magazines and chairing the traffic safety commission. He is well-connected in the region as a public speaker and involved member of several non-profits and chambers of commerce.
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1. Kirk Effinger1680 Via Inspirar, San Marcos, CA 92078619-200-3387Kirk.Effinger@att.netObjectiveEmployment in a position that matches my skills and areas of interest.ProfileActive and engaged community leader.Able to work effectively in leadership and collaborative settings.Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.Organized and innovative problem solver.Co-Founder of Community Concepts Publishing, San Marcos Magazine, Escondido Magazine, and NC Magazine.Mortgage banking professional for twentyfive years as a loan originator, branch manager, division manager and corporate vice-president.Veteran, United States Air ForceRelevant Experience & AccomplishmentsCommunity LeadershipChaired San Marcos Traffic Safety Commission for eight years (member for twelve years). Among our accomplishments during this time was the design & implementation of the citys first traffic-calming procedures guidelines.2009 graduate of California State University, San Marcos Leadership North County program.As a member of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, its Executive Committee, and other Chamber committees, I have participated in helping the organization raise its visibility in the community while helping assure its fiscal strength in a difficult economy.Speaker before city councils, planning commissions, PUC and other bodies at state, county and city level on a variety of topics.Co-Chaired school facilities task force that led to successful passage of first school bond issued in San Marcos in nearly 25 years.Initiated and actively engaged in an effort to relocate San Marcos High School.President of San Marcos Kiwanis Club service organization. Accomplishments during my term included the club being selected to sponsor foundation of Cal State San Marcos Circle K Club.Management/SupervisionRebuilt a North San Diego County mortgage banking branch from zero employees and $0 in income, to one employing 10 individuals with monthly originations exceeding $2,000,000.Restructured and ran a telemarketing operation originating less than $1,000,000 per month to a company-record $10,000,000 per month.Co-Founded a city lifestyle magazine which began printing and distributing 5,000 copies per quarter that has since grown to a regional magazine printing and distributing 40,000 bi-monthly copies. EmploymentCo-Publisher/Editor, NC Magazine-Regional Magazine, North San Diego CountySupervise all aspects of publication.Originate themes for individual issues and concepts for new publications.Management & oversight of all business operations including AP & AR, contract administration, cost control, sales.Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with business, government, non-profit, and community leaders throughout the North San Diego County region.2006-presentPartner/Consultant, Vista Magazine & Escondido Magazine Assisted Vista Chamber of Commerce in launch of a first-of-its-kind combination community magazine and business directory.Worked with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce to re-launch Escondido Magazine as a Chamber-sponsored publication.2009Loan Originator, Mortgage Banker/Broker, San Marcos, Carlsbad and San Diego (Downey Savings, Rancho Financial, Charter Funding and CTX Mortgage, respectively)Originated mortgage loans through referral sources.Assisted in successful processing and funding of mortgage loan applications.1995-2006Opinion Columnist, North County Times North San Diego CountyColumnist focusing on political and general opinion in inland North County1997-2002Corporate Vice-President/Division Manager, MICAL Mortgage, Escondido, San DiegoSupervised staff of 28 in origination and processing mortgage loan applications through telemarketing and direct-mail in fourteen states.1989-1995Assistant Vice-President/Branch Manager, Ameristar Financial, Escondido, EncinitasSupervised staff of 10 in origination and processing mortgage loan applications.1987-1989Loan Officer, Shearson-Lehman Mortgage, Lomas & Nettleton CompanyOriginated and assisted in successful processing and funding of mortgage loans.1983-1987Various positions-Real Estate Development, New Dimensions for Living, Shapell Industries, IDM CorporationBegan as laborer, advanced to superintendent, ultimately project manager position.1972-1983Staff Sergeant, United States Air ForceVietnam Era Veteran1968-1972Community InvolvementCurrent San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Board Of Directors; Chairman of Communications Committee; Vice-Chairman of Business Retention and Membership CommitteeSan Diego North Economic Development Council, MemberValley of Discovery Education Foundation, Board Of DirectorsCity of San Marcos University District Task Force, Task Force MemberRotary Club of San Marcos, MemberEscondido Childrens Museum, VolunteerEscondido Chamber of Commerce, Member, Communications CommitteePast Panorama Teen and Family Resource Center, Founding Board MemberCity of San Marcos, Member, AIDS Task Force City of San Marcos, Member, Affordable Housing Task Force (#1)City of San Marcos, Member, Affordable Housing Task Force (#2)North San Diego County Association of Realtors, Member, Government Affairs Committee References*Government/PoliticsMayor Lori Holt Pfeiler, City of EscondidoMayor Pro Tem Dick Daniels, City of EscondidoCouncilman Sam Abed, City of EscondidoMayor Jim Desmond, City of San MarcosCouncilman Chris Orlando, City of San MarcosCouncilman Hal Martin, City of San MarcosCouncilwoman Rebecca Jones, City of San MarcosCouncilman Bob Campbell, City of VistaPaul Malone, City Manager, City of San MarcosLydia Romero, Assistant City Manager, City of San MarcosSteve Kildoo, Chairman, San Marcos Planning Commission/Executive Director, Escondido Childrens MuseumBusiness/Non-ProfitPaul ONeal, President & CEO, Vista Chamber of CommerceHarvey Mitchell, President & CEO, Escondido Chamber of CommerceJoanie Priest, President & CEO, San Marcos Chamber of CommerceKaren Haynes, President, California State University San MarcosJan Jackson, Dean/ Associate Vice-President, California State University San MarcosGary Knight, President & CEO, San Diego North EDCJulie Wright, President, (W)right On Communications; Chair, San Diego North EDCJohn Forst, President, Design Fabrication, Inc.; Chairman, Elizabeth Hospice Board of Directors; Vice-Chairman, Palomar Pomerado Health FoundationDebra Rosen, President & CEO, San Diego North Chamber of CommerceScott Peck, Owner, Dunlap, Dunlap & Peck CPAs; President, Downtown Business Association (Escondido)Juanita Hayes, Public Affairs Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric*Partial list. More references available on request.