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Contessa Williams

Dallas,TX

Summary

Versatile resourceful professional with over 20 years in Mortgage Operations. Expert processing and adjudicating loan applications for loan approval/denial. Proficient in researching, evaluating, analyzing, and processing complex loan documents. Strong communication and collaborative skills. Ability to work, and focus in high-stress environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Salon Owner Operator/Stylist

Tress By Tess
03.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for servicing over 100 clients monthly while ensuring reasonable and quality service
  • Maintained salon finances, including budgeting, payroll, and bookkeeping
  • Organized and scheduled appointments for clients using software systems
  • Assessed inventory needs for hair care products, and cosmetics on an ongoing basis
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers who provide necessary items for running the salon
  • Implemented quality control measures throughout the salon to maintain high standards of service delivery
  • Promoted special offers through social media platforms to attract new customers
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining professionalism
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business from satisfied clients
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the salon at all times
  • Analyzed financial reports every month to identify areas of improvement in the business
  • Investigated new trends in beauty industry services to stay current with new trends
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients
  • Educated clients on how to care for their hair at home through proper shampooing and style techniques

Sr. Loan Processor

First Option Mortgage
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Successfully managed daily pipeline of Conventional and FHA refinance and purchase transactions
  • Researched, collected and analyzed documentation needed for loan approval
  • Developed strong relationships with internal and external partners
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of DU/DO originating system

Litigation Review-Project Underwriter

Treliant Risk Advisors, LLC
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Manage a daily assigned work queue of post-closed loans while maintaining an agreed-upon level of service
  • Re-underwriting loan files, calculating income, ratios and loan to value
  • Respond to investors' claims, cites, and allegations, providing accurate information and excellent customer service while adhering to lender guidelines

Quality Assurance Underwriter

Caliber Funding, LLC
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Reviewed and analyzed approved loan files to ensure they meet loan program requirements
  • Performed the individual analysis of loan applications, debt and assets portfolios, income/financial statements, loan values/loan-to-value ratios, appraisal reports, and collateral documentation
  • Identified loan deficiencies and calculated risk grades
  • Revisited previously processed loans to review and clear deficiencies
  • Transferred files to the Quality Control team when fraud was suspected

Senior Loan Processor

Bank of America Home Loans
03.2011 - 08.2012
  • Processed, verified, and cleared outstanding conditions for purchase and refinance of conventional conforming and non-conforming loan transactions
  • Collaborated with underwriters to obtain quality mortgage files, calculate income, and verify assets
  • Responsible for maintaining a pipeline of up to 50 loans per month
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patrons, continuously exceeding all branch goals
  • Reviewed and identified critical problems related to collateral and closed loan files of FHA, VA, and Conventional loans
  • Provided extraordinary customer service to internal and external clients
  • Monitors transaction activity to identify potential suspicious activity within a given timeframe
  • Identify patterns and trends consistent with money laundering and terrorist financing, and flag any suspicious activities detected
  • Completed Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) as required by the Bank Secrecy Act
  • Participates in other areas of the AML program such as Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance
  • Monitor partner training logs and training materials

Education

Paralegal Studies -

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
01.2008

Business Studies -

Harold Washinton City College
Chicago, Il
01.1994

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Risk Analysis
  • Audit Coordination
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance and Procedure Monitoring
  • Credit/Financial Analysis
  • Research
  • Customer Service
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication

Software

Microsoft excel

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Timeline

Salon Owner Operator/Stylist

Tress By Tess
03.2016 - Current

Sr. Loan Processor

First Option Mortgage
05.2015 - 08.2015

Litigation Review-Project Underwriter

Treliant Risk Advisors, LLC
05.2014 - 05.2015

Quality Assurance Underwriter

Caliber Funding, LLC
08.2012 - 09.2013

Senior Loan Processor

Bank of America Home Loans
03.2011 - 08.2012

Business Studies -

Harold Washinton City College

Paralegal Studies -

Kaplan University
Contessa Williams