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Overview
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Education
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Accomplishments
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Charlene Karalis

Charlene Karalis

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Demonstrated success in using in-depth strategies to understand and solve business problems. Excellent forecasting, process improvement and project management abilities paired with a resourceful, detail-oriented and persistent nature. Versatile Financial professional with expertise in asset management. Applies financial and business skills to real-world problems in complex global environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasurer

Annunciation Philoptochos Society
06.2021 - Current
  • Plan and manage annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
  • Prepared and presented financial reports to inform board and members.
  • Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
  • Provide treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Create and distribute reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
  • Manage budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Review documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to board and members.

Sr. Underwriter

Atlantic Bay Mortgage
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Underwrote purchases and refinances for FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and VHDA Housing
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Analyze loan documents (credit reports, income documentation, tax returns, assets, appraisal reports, title reports, insurance documents, fraud prevention products, purchase contract, etc.) for accuracy and completeness and deliver valid credit decisions
  • Detailed in loan approval rationale including income and asset calculations clearly noted
  • Conduct timely review and clearing of conditions/stipulations on files returned for review
  • Provide timely and thorough responses to individual pre-funding audits, investor audits, and Review Desk responses to declines.
  • Maintain company turn time expectations
  • Ability to assess individual’s creditworthiness while adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Maintain current level of knowledge on all requirements by consistently researching and reviewing applicable guidelines, program updates, credit overlays and changes
  • Review Collateral to ensure that it meets specific agency guidelines.
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.

Concession Stand Server

Live Nation/Veterans United
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Setting up stand to ensure customer has everything needed during events
  • Provide customer service to customer with concession items during event
  • Served food to patrons, operated cash register, accepted payment and made change, cleaned work area, and prepared cash balances at end of shift
  • Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
  • Prepared and served variety of drinks and food to customers
  • Rang up charge, accepted payment and made change
  • Refilled condiment containers., Provide support to loan officer and underwriting teams by ensuring timely, judicious, and accurate processing of mortgages
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.

Sr. Underwriter

OVM Financial
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Underwrote purchases and refinances for FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and VHDA Housing
  • Analyze loan documents (credit reports, income documentation, tax returns, assets, appraisal reports, title reports, insurance documents, fraud prevention products, purchase contract, etc.) for accuracy and completeness and deliver valid credit decisions
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Detailed in loan approval rationale including income and asset calculations clearly noted
  • Conduct timely review and clearing of conditions/stipulations on files returned for review
  • Provide timely and thorough responses to individual pre-funding audits, investor audits, and Review Desk responses to declines.
  • Maintain company turn time expectations
  • Ability to assess individual’s creditworthiness while adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Maintain current level of knowledge on all requirements by consistently researching and reviewing applicable guidelines, program updates, credit overlays and changes
  • Review Collateral to ensure that it meets specific agency guidelines.
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.

Mortgage Underwriter

Movement
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Underwrote purchases and refinances for FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and VHDA Housing
  • Analyze loan documents (credit reports, income documentation, tax returns, assets, appraisal reports, title reports, insurance documents, fraud prevention products, purchase contract, etc.) for accuracy and completeness and deliver valid credit decisions
  • Detailed in loan approval rationale including income and asset calculations clearly noted
  • Conduct timely review and clearing of conditions/stipulations on files returned for review
  • Provide timely and thorough responses to individual pre-funding audits, investor audits, and Review Desk responses to declines.
  • Maintain company turn time expectations
  • Ability to assess individual’s creditworthiness while adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Maintain current level of knowledge on all requirements by consistently researching and reviewing applicable guidelines, program updates, credit overlays and changes
  • Review Collateral to ensure that it meets specific agency guidelines.
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.

Processor

George Mason Mortgage
05.2014 - 04.2016
  • Provided comprehensive loan packages for mortgage underwriters for approval or denial
  • Worked with underwriters and borrowers to resolve outstanding issues that arise
  • Ordered property and loan documentation as necessary for each file verification of employment, evidence of insurance, payoffs, tax transcripts, credit supplements, condo questionnaires, subordination requests, and title work to ensure smooth loan process
  • Profound experience in verifying and validating loan information and submission to underwriters
  • Highly skilled in following processes and procedures that need to be considered while maintaining liaison with loan originators and customers
  • Tracking loan application from its inception point to it maturity
  • Collecting statistical data and preparing relevant periodical reports
  • Proficient in managing between 35-50 loans efficiently
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and different loan processing software
  • Troubleshoot issues related to credit report, surveys and appraisals
  • Review and verify borrower’s income, credit reports, employment histories, & property appraisal information to prepare loan applications for underwriting submittal.
  • Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
  • Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
  • Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.

President

Annunciation Philoptochos Society
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Develops strategies and plans in accordance with Mission's short and long-term programs and campaigns
  • Closely monitors success of fundraising to meet current approved budget, fundraising events meet revenue targets and strategic goals.

Underwriter

Fulton Mortgage Company
09.2007 - 05.2013
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Underwrote purchases and refinances for FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and VHDA Housing
  • Analyze loan documents (credit reports, income documentation, tax returns, assets, appraisal reports, title reports, insurance documents, fraud prevention products, purchase contract, etc.) for accuracy and completeness and deliver valid credit decisions
  • Detailed in loan approval rationale including income and asset calculations clearly noted
  • Conduct timely review and clearing of conditions/stipulations on files returned for review
  • Provide timely and thorough responses to individual pre-funding audits, investor audits, and Review Desk responses to declines.
  • Maintain company turn time expectations
  • Ability to assess individual’s creditworthiness while adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Maintain current level of knowledge on all requirements by consistently researching and reviewing applicable guidelines, program updates, credit overlays and changes
  • Review Collateral to ensure that it meets specific agency guidelines.
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.

Processor/ Processing Supervisor

Fulton Mortgage Company
09.2007 - 05.2013
  • Profound experience in verifying and validating loan information and submission to underwriters
  • Highly skilled in following processes and procedures that need to be considered while maintaining liaison with loan originators and customers
  • Tracking a loan application from its inception point to it maturity
  • Collecting statistical data and preparing relevant periodical reports
  • Proficient in managing between 35-50 loans efficiently
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and different loan processing software
  • Troubleshoot issues related to credit report, surveys, and appraisals
  • Review and verify borrower's income, credit reports, employment histories, & property appraisal information to prepare loan applications for underwriting submittal
  • Ensure compliance with the company policies, underwriting guidelines, and lending program requirements.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.

Sr. Underwriter

American Home Mortgage Company
04.2002 - 08.2007
  • Underwrote purchases and refinances for FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and VHDA Housing
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Analyze loan documents (credit reports, income documentation, tax returns, assets, appraisal reports, title reports, insurance documents, fraud prevention products, purchase contract, etc.) for accuracy and completeness and deliver valid credit decisions
  • Detailed in loan approval rationale including income and asset calculations clearly noted
  • Conduct timely review and clearing of conditions/stipulations on files returned for review
  • Provide timely and thorough responses to individual pre-funding audits, investor audits, and Review Desk responses to declines.
  • Maintain company turn time expectations
  • Ability to assess individual’s creditworthiness while adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Maintain current level of knowledge on all requirements by consistently researching and reviewing applicable guidelines, program updates, credit overlays and changes
  • Review Collateral to ensure that it meets specific agency guidelines.
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.

Processor/ Processing Team Leader

American Home Mortgage Company
04.2002 - 08.2007
  • Profound experience in verifying and validating loan information and submission to underwriters
  • Highly skilled in following processes and procedures that need to be considered while maintaining liaison with loan originators and customers
  • Tracking loan application from its inception point to it maturity
  • Collecting statistical data and preparing relevant periodical reports
  • Proficient in managing between 35-50 loans efficiently
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and different loan processing software
  • Troubleshoot issues related to credit report, surveys, and appraisals
  • Review and verify borrower's income, credit reports, employment histories, & property appraisal information to prepare loan applications for underwriting submittal
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines, and lending program requirements.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.

Mortgage Loan Officer

Hampton Roads Funding Corporation
01.2000 - 04.2002
  • Develop and maintain contact with business referral sources
  • Follow up on new and existing mortgage opportunities
  • Interview and assist loan applications with process
  • Obtain and evaluate pertinent documents including reports and appraisals
  • Achieve preset production goals
  • Oversee and ensure completion of all mortgage loan applications
  • Always provide above par customer services
  • Create and maintain liaison and local referral networks
  • Sound knowledge of FHA, VA, Conventional and USDA guidelines

Education

High School Diploma -

Nathan Bedford Forrest High School, Jacksonville, FL
06.1990

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Unifi, BYTE, Encompass Nautilus, Virpak & AIQ (paperless systems)
  • Treasurer for Non-Profit organization

Accomplishments

  • Certifications: FHA (DE), VHDA Certified, VA (SAR), VA LAPP, USDA, VHDA, Work with AUS (DU & LP), GUS, Cadence

Timeline

Treasurer - Annunciation Philoptochos Society
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Underwriter - Atlantic Bay Mortgage
07.2019 - 04.2023
Concession Stand Server - Live Nation/Veterans United
03.2019 - 10.2019
Sr. Underwriter - OVM Financial
03.2017 - 06.2019
Mortgage Underwriter - Movement
05.2016 - 02.2017
Processor - George Mason Mortgage
05.2014 - 04.2016
President - Annunciation Philoptochos Society
06.2011 - 06.2013
Processor/ Processing Supervisor - Fulton Mortgage Company
09.2007 - 05.2013
Underwriter - Fulton Mortgage Company
09.2007 - 05.2013
Processor/ Processing Team Leader - American Home Mortgage Company
04.2002 - 08.2007
Sr. Underwriter - American Home Mortgage Company
04.2002 - 08.2007
Mortgage Loan Officer - Hampton Roads Funding Corporation
01.2000 - 04.2002
Nathan Bedford Forrest High School - High School Diploma,
Charlene Karalis