Danielle T. Craig
Palmdale
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as behavior management and technology.
Experienced with all stages of closing loan files. Well-versed in numerous mortgage lending systems & programs. Strong background in project management and customer relations. Ability to prioritize task to remain on or ahead of assignments. Trained to adapt to an ever-changing work environment. Recognized for reliability, strong work ethic, and “Getting the Job Done” attitude.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Contract Freelance
06.2015 - Current
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted and organized legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records for efficient retrieval.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation through document review and summarization.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
In-Home Caregiver
Contractor
01.2013 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed customized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with family members to address concerns and ensure effective communication.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Sr.Closer
Loandepot
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Audit and manage daily reports
- Create purchase/refinance investor packages for investor purchasing
- Audit loan purchase/refinance documents (i.e. Promissory Note, Deed/Mortgage, etc)
- Maintain company quality and production goals
Loan Post-Closer/Shipper
Sunstreet Mortgage
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Audit and manage daily reports
- Create purchase/refinance investor packages for investor purchasing
- Audit loan purchase/refinance documents (i.e. Promissory Note, Deed/Mortgage, etc)
- Maintain company quality and production goals
In Home Support Provider
Private Contract
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assist with daily care of senior/elderly adults;
- Light house cleaning & laundry
- Cooking and meal prep
- Daily personal hygiene & dress
- Daily personal errands/outings
- Doctor's appointments
Loan Closer
Stonegate Mortgage
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Audit and manage daily reports
- Create refinance loan files for underwriting processing
- Handle light volume of customer phone calls
- Audit loan refinance conditions (i.e. Tax Returns, Bank Statements, etc)
- Maintain company quality and production goals
Loan Processor / Sr. Funder
FirstKey Mortgage, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Audit and manage daily reports
- Create refinance loan files for underwriting processing
- Handle light volume of customer phone calls
- Audit loan refinance conditions (i.e. Tax Returns, Bank Statements, etc)
- Maintain company quality and production goals
- Audit closed loans for investor purchase
- Review loan conditions
- Prepare loan package for shipping to investors
- Enter loan records into the Mortgage Electronic Registration System(MERS)
Sr. Funder
JPMorgan Chase
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Audit and manage daily reports
- Create refinance loan files for closing document processing
- Handle light volume of vendor phone calls
- Audit executed closing documents associated with loan refinance
- Maintain company quality and production goals
Night-Relief Manager / 2a Manager
QuikTrip Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Audit and manage daily reports
- Handle very high volume of customers on a cash register
- Handle high volume of phone calls
- Manage up to three clerks at a time on task performed during my shift
- Maintained product inventory and product merchandising, while focusing on exceeding monthly profit goals
Construction Lending-Sr.Funder / Funding Manager
IndyMac Bank, FSB
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Audit and manage daily, weekly and quarterly reports for funding and initial disclosures
- Handle high volume of phone calls and emails
- Review loan conditions
- Manage up six funders and four file intake specialist
- Create and manage efficient work flow processes
- Create funding records for construction loans
- Audit executed loan documents and closing HUD1’s
- Prepare servicing packages and collateral packages for investor purchase
- Manage Roll to Perm Loan Financing Dept.
- Create loan documents for Construction Loans, Initial Disclosures and Roll to Perm Loans
- Coordinate executive calendar, meetings, travel, conference calls, etc
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2026
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Regina Caeli Catholic High School
Compton, CA01.1989
Skills
- Project management
- Strong decision maker
- Complex problem solver
- 10-Key, Power, Word & Excel proficient
- Creative
- Innovative
- Service-focused
- Detailed oriented
- Effective communication
Timeline
Sr.Closer
Loandepot
01.2021 - 01.2022
Loan Post-Closer/Shipper
Sunstreet Mortgage
01.2020 - 01.2021
In Home Support Provider
Private Contract
01.2017 - 01.2019
Loan Closer
Stonegate Mortgage
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional
Contract Freelance
06.2015 - Current
Loan Processor / Sr. Funder
FirstKey Mortgage, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
In-Home Caregiver
Contractor
01.2013 - Current
Sr. Funder
JPMorgan Chase
01.2011 - 01.2013
Night-Relief Manager / 2a Manager
QuikTrip Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2010
Construction Lending-Sr.Funder / Funding Manager
IndyMac Bank, FSB
01.1997 - 01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Regina Caeli Catholic High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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