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David
Singui

David Singui an Experienced Financial Expert

Los Angeles, California

Committed to improving the quality of life for Africans, David Singui provides assistance through a variety of venues. As founder and Chairman of African Foundation 2000, he supports African students in completing educational programs abroad. By partnering with African governments, he also assists these pupils in finding employment within their native countries. In addition, David Singui founded and leads an African AIDS foundation in Los Angeles and has traveled to Africa to help construct orphanages children with AIDS. As the co-founder and President of the African Arts Foundation, he promotes international appreciation and respect for African cultural contributions. In an effort to build community within the area of Southern California, David Singui began the Cameroon Professional Association. He also created a forum, which supports individuals in owning businesses, by offering a range of educational and professional opportunities. Interested in medical innovation in the U.S. and abroad, David Singui also supports several diabetes, cancer, and AIDS foundations. Studying at National University in Los Angeles, California, David Singui earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Management in 2002. At that time, he supported the University of California at Los Angeles as an Accounting Manager for the Medical Center Division. Continuing in this position until 2004, David Singui managed the financial aspects of a variety of real estate and construction projects. He directed a seven-member staff while collaborating with the division’s vice president and director of finance. In addition to analyzing the need for extra project funding, and reporting his findings to senior members of management, David Singui prepared financial reports and analyses for the chief financial officer of the university. Currently, David Singui serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Direct Money Source (DMS), a mortgage and banking business. Emphasizing real estate investment and sales, he also directs financial activities for clients within the entertainment industry and provides funding for films. David Singui communicates regularly with DMS’ corporate operations and the company’s board of directors, taking responsibility for the organization’s overall business strategies. Since joining DMS in 2005, David Singui has overseen 46 employees in branches in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita.


David Singui's Schools

  		•  National University , Class of 2002
    MBA in Finance and Management

    The mission of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is to prepare students for leadership positions in business, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage organizations in an ever-changing business environment. The MBA program imparts the conceptual understanding and application of problem-solving tools contained in basic business disciplines, including accounting, economics, data analysis, finance, management, leadership, and marketing.

David Singui's Companies

  		•  Direct Money Source 2005 - Los Angeles, California
    CEO
    In the role as CEO at Direct Money Source, David Singui is responsible for overseeing this five division financial corporation. David Singui’s main responsibilities include developing and implementing high-level strategies, making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and the corporate operations David Singui is currently CEO of Direct Money Source, Inc, (DMS) a corporation specialized in Mortgage banking, entertainment, Films financing, Real estate sale and investment. DMS has two branches (Westwood and Santa Clarita) 46 employees total, 15 full time.
  		• Lending.biz 2004 - 2005 - Culver City, California, United States Minor Outlying Islands
    Reporting to the CEO and maintain a pipeline production of 19 Million a month. David Singui was responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Real Estate finance in the company including Finance, IT and production. David Singui was further responsible for financial management and reporting of the mortgage pipeline, financial planning and market strategies analysis of the company. Managing and structuring commercial real estate deals, REIT formation, and sale/leaseback transactions. Manage ARM systems, monitor ARM locks and daily price. Monitor incoming volume and balance pipeline, insure that the company complies with Standard Operating Procedures and all federal and state regulations in the industry. Reviews and underwrite loans falling outside company guidelines .Maintain Loan productivity financial model and provide financial and accounting system support. Instructs loan officers on close sale and mortgage products. Evaluate internal processes with the objective of tracking improvement and customer satisfaction.

David Singui's Publications

  • Careers in Finance, Part 2, David Singui
    January, 2003
    by David Singui

    Our guide to finance careers concludes with overviews of more finance career options.

    5. Corporate Finance
    Companies need money to operate, grow, and thrive. Should you choose a career in corporate finance, you will be one of the individuals charged with helping companies find money to advance their business. Your goals will be to procure funds for day-to-day operations, business acquisitions, and manage the business’s income. Companies large and small require these professionals, so you will rarely be short on work.

    6. Money Managers
    On Wall Street, there are buyers, and there are sellers. Money managers are on the buyer side of the equation. Every day you will apply your proficiency in quantitative methodology to make the buys your clients desire. Oftentimes, professionals with a background in investment banking transition to money management positions.

    7. Financial Planners
    Every individual, business, and family has plans for the future. Financial planners take on the responsibility of helping them flesh out those plans appropriately and logically using the financial resources available to each client. Because such a wide range of investments exist, financial planners must stay abreast of tax information, estate planning options, and general investments available. Above all else, a good financial planner understands how to relate with people and work with them to accomplish goals.

    8. Real Estate
    A market constantly in fluctuation, real estate is not a simple field, but it can be rewarding for those who know how to deal with people and juggle a multitude of responsibilities. Real estate specialists work in brokerage, leasing, development, appraisal, property management, construction, and other fields, all of which comprise the multi-faceted real estate industry. With a degree in finance, potential employers will find you more appealing. Make sure to also acquire a regional license if you want to be a real estate broker.