Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Lexington Richland School District 5
08.2019 - Current
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Successful classroom management and proven teaching skills
Construction Loan Specialist
First Citizens Bank
02.2008 - 07.2019
Work with builders and borrowers to obtain draws and inspections
Ordered and analyzed residential inspections for work completed.
Performed contractor management by approving contractors/builders including contract review and license research process for management of judgments and liens for all residential construction and renovation loans
Maintained standards and parameters for FANNIE MAE for mortgage/consumer lending documents.
Identified problem areas within loan portfolio, analyzed risks and suggested appropriate solutions.
Observed regulatory, compliance and security policies and procedures to keep data as safe as possible from breaches.
Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
Personal Banker II
First Citizens Bank
04.2002 - 02.2008
Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service.
Cross-sold bank products and services to meet customer needs and provide options.
Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
Managed deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
Followed up with customers to gather feedback and provide additional assistance.
Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
Processed deposits, withdrawals and ACH transfers accurately.
Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
Utilized customer relationship management software to provide accurate and complete customer service.
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
Exceeded all monthly sales goals.
Mortgage Loan Processor
First Citizens Bank
12.1998 - 04.2002
Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions, and resolve issues.
Set up and completed loan submission packages.
Communicated with originator and applicant concerning progress of loan file.
Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.
Analyzed borrower credit reports and income statements to verify accuracy.
Developed comprehensive understanding of loan processing regulations and laws to be fully compliant.
Calculated debt-to-income ratios to determine maximum loan amounts and avoid overextending applicants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
12.2023
Skills
Customer Outreach
Real Estate Lending Processes
Mortgage Lending
Loan Processing
Credit Checks
Customer Service
Income Verification
Gathering Appraisals
Desktop Underwriter
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Documentation Accuracy
Accomplishments
Award - Personal Banker Rookie of the Year - 2003
Award - Best Banker for Branch Sales - 2004
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Lexington Richland School District 5
08.2019 - Current
Construction Loan Specialist
First Citizens Bank
02.2008 - 07.2019
Personal Banker II
First Citizens Bank
04.2002 - 02.2008
Mortgage Loan Processor
First Citizens Bank
12.1998 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Columbia College
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