High-performing leader and operations manager with multiple years of experience delivering successful improvements to business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist with ability to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments, while sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Mortgage Servicing and Secondary Market
Salal Credit Union
Seattle, WA
01.2020 - Current
Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions
Managed department escrow impound accounts, payment of escrow and non-escrow property taxes, property insurance, flood insurance and PMI payments.
Conducted annual and off-cycle escrow analysis
Managed vendor processes for Force placement insurance
Articulated growth objectives and operating plans
Set and reinforced consistent and compliant control and operational policies for accounts tracking, reconciliation and reporting
Oversight of compliance and audit requirements in order to timely complete mortgage purchases from 3rd party loan originators
Supervision of funded loan transfers and delivery of FNMA compliant loans for investor based sales
Provided efficient supervision of portfolio and investor loans to properly service according to FNMA guidelines
Managed a servicing supervisor and team to efficiently process mortgage loans from time of funding to the time of payoff
Processes include file audits, escrow analysis, property tax payments, payoff reviews, lien reconveyance and additional mortgage servicing task as necessary
Managed borrower escalations for proper review and compliance.
Trained and mentored new team members to promote productivity, accuracy and friendly customer service.
Drove customer escalations to resolution by engaging directly with clients.
Assessed monthly reports to review client activity and identify opportunities.
Directed and motivated staff by reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
Interfaced with third-party companies to resolve concerns and request additional data.
Facilitated learning opportunities to advance team's customer service and technical skills.
Developed relationships with stakeholders to maximize performance resulting in customer satisfaction.
Revised department schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours.
AVP: Construction & Renovation Servicing Manager
Homestreet Bank
Seattle, WA
09.2016 - 01.2020
Management of construction projects via progress inspection and project funding based on overall completion
Management of Construction Draw process for Construction to Permanent and Renovation loans per FNMA and/or FHA guidelines
Developed long-term partnerships with lucrative business customers by promptly addressing areas of concern
Ensured Federal, State and Regulatory standards are upheld with focus on CFPB, FNMA and FHA guidelines
Mentored and coached staff members by giving positive feedback and constructive criticism
Provided onsite training
Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
Trained newly hired employees by explaining job responsibilities and overseeing task prioritization
Generated procedures in order to reduce risk and implement appropriate controls
Completed file audits in order to adhere to compliance guidelines and investor requirements
Responded to escalations in order to ensure overall satisfaction of both internal and external customers
Delivered exemplary customer service and support by remaining poised in most stressful situations.
AVP: Risk Analyst
Chase Home Lending Dallas
Fort Worth, TX
06.2015 - 08.2016
Responsible for testing of line of business controls and procedure development
Review of legal files from mortgage banking an collections litigation law firms retained to handle foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and collections referrals
Ensured compliance with the OCC consent order, internal bank requirements and federal/state laws
Built effective interpersonal relationships with business partners, management, direct reports and law firm personel
Develop reporting and presentations in order to represent trends and concerns with the law firm performance
Created and managed scorecards for underwriting and predictability models
Supervised distribution of collections reports to Senior Management to support effective decision making
Reviewed portfolios, identifying risk factors and determined methods to alleviate delinquencies
Managed and executed risk management projects to determine deficiencies and appropriate corrective actions.
Reported findings on risk exposures to senior executives and board of directors.
Reviewed portfolios, identifying risk factors and determined methods to alleviate delinquencies.
Created and managed scorecards for underwriting and predictability models.
Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
Negotiated resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
Foreclosure Manager
US Bank Home Mortgage
Irvine, CA
07.2014 - 11.2014
Manager of 30+ Foreclosure specialist to properly review default files and notice of default filings.
Managed and monitored Foreclosure 1st legal filings according the state, federal and investor requirements.
Ensured all default timeline expectations were met in order to reduce cost and overall risk
Coordinated with 3rd party foreclosure legal counsel to ensure all mortgage loans were in compliance.
Senior Mortgage Manager/Foreclosure Operations
Chase Home Lending
San Diego, CA
06.2012 - 03.2014
Monitored and targeted bids to ensure analyst, vendors and/or attorneys are following state and investor guidelines
Developed and maintained operational strategies and procedures
Managed staff that produced and approved foreclosure bidding instructions for multiple loan types (Government,
Conventional, Private, Bank Owned etc)
Approved sales bids within the loss recognition approval application
Managed scheduled sale volumes, 3rd party outbid data and bid accuracy levels
Detailed knowledge of mortgage servicing systems including MSP, LPS, VLS and Vendorscape
Trained newly hired employees by explaining job responsibilities and overseeing task prioritization
Performed daily maintenance of loan applicant database
Cross-trained new employees by explaining rules, procedures and job responsibilities
Documented inspection information and compiled data into reports for dissemination to management.
Mortgage Loan Officer - Manager Process Control
Chase Home Lending
Dallas, TX
01.2010 - 06.2012
Analyzed data integrity and illogical reporting
Managed a supervisor team and their respective direct reports
Reviewed denial letter reporting and determined if issued within Service Level Agreement
Managed closing process for loan modification and underwriting
Supervised an analyst team to decision investor loans for postponement or proceed to foreclosure sale
Researched loss mitigation fee disputes pertaining to Article VII government consent order and OCC regulation
Cross-trained new employees by explaining rules, procedures and job responsibilities.
Internal Audit Manager
Chase Home Lending
Dallas, TX
01.2007 - 12.2011
Responsible for compliance and risk control within all areas of mortgage default
Independently audited risk and controls within various lines of business for proper compliance
Managed and coordinated transactional and control audits for multiple areas fo default including: loss mitigation,
bankruptcy, foreclosure, recovery, collections, claims, independent foreclosure review, pre foreclosure, breach,
equity analysis, valuations and homeowner preservation operations
Held discussions with senior management of each department to discuss audit results and the necessary action
plans to remedy any identified findings
Managed local and remote specialist to ensure all deadlines were satisfied and published appropriately
Calibrated off shore default audit processes.
Home Equity Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Manager
Chase Home Lending
Dallas, TX
01.2006 - 07.2008
Implemented appropriate controls to mitigate risks from bankruptcy actions.
Trained team members in Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Bankruptcy Code for optimal compliance.
Liaised between bank and outside parties such as agencies, attorneys and trustees to handle bankruptcy matters.
Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.
Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Human Services
University of Phoenix
08.2006
Skills
Escrow Impound Account Management
Vendor Management
Policies and procedures implementation
PMI evaluations
Performance reporting
Multi-unit operations management
Cost reduction and containment
Staff training and development
Process improvement strategies
Team Building/Leadership
Process improvement
Document control
Client relationships
Team leadership
Business and Operations Management
Process evaluations
Document review
Timeline
Manager of Mortgage Servicing and Secondary Market
Salal Credit Union
01.2020 - Current
AVP: Construction & Renovation Servicing Manager
Homestreet Bank
09.2016 - 01.2020
AVP: Risk Analyst
Chase Home Lending Dallas
06.2015 - 08.2016
Foreclosure Manager
US Bank Home Mortgage
07.2014 - 11.2014
Senior Mortgage Manager/Foreclosure Operations
Chase Home Lending
06.2012 - 03.2014
Mortgage Loan Officer - Manager Process Control
Chase Home Lending
01.2010 - 06.2012
Internal Audit Manager
Chase Home Lending
01.2007 - 12.2011
Home Equity Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Manager
Chase Home Lending
01.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Human Services
University of Phoenix
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