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Deanna Brightwell

Rolling Meadows,IL

Summary

Diligent Administrative support role with strong background in supporting agents and resolving inquiries efficiently. Proven ability to manage agent interactions and deliver high-quality service. Demonstrated expertise in communication and problem-solving.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Agent Services Representative

HomeSmart Connect LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Onboarding all new agents in both IL and WI
  • Severing all agents
  • Maintaining all Licenses in the states of IL and WI
  • Opening and Closing the Arlington Heights office
  • Reception and Phone Answering
  • Responding to Email
  • Training New Front Desk Staff
  • Training Agents on RSA software and providing orientation
  • Entering Commission checks received daily
  • Resolving Files for Payment
  • Onboarding Agents into DotLoop
  • Sending Company Wide Emails
  • Onboarding Secretarial employees with governing boards
  • Creating the process for New Agent onboarding packages
  • Ordering all new business cardss/name tags
  • Maintaining File Entry Compliance
  • File Creation and document uploading for agents
  • Commission Statement creating and education
  • Maintaining office supplies
  • Agent Payroll Advance documentation
  • Worked with IDFPR in Illinois and DSPS in Wisconsin
  • Worked with all governing Boards-NSBAR, Mainstreet, CAR, RAFV, Heartland, and LARA in Wisconsin
  • Maintaining current HomeSmart specific forms and all board forms in MRED and our RSA system
  • Resolving tech issues with our Franchise Services IT team
  • Basic MRED file maintenance
  • Payment for all outstanding invoices to various Boards
  • Onboarding and Severing for Referral Connection, Bill Fleming's holding company
  • Managed complex administrative tasks, allowing agents to focus on their core responsibilities and achieve completed files more efficiently.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to streamline workflow processes, increasing overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in agent services representation.

Contracted Work-while a Stay at Home Mother

Valterra
02.2015 - 01.2020

Reception and Data Entry on a casual per need basis for a Human Resources Evaluation company

  • Transcription of written responses into data collection system
  • Reception and phone answering with large switchboard for 30+ employees

File Opener and Liasion for Underwriting

Everbank Mortgage
12.2008 - 09.2015
  • Creating physical files for new mortgage applications
  • Entering all information into Underwriting Software
  • Communication regarding required documentation with loan officers
  • Follow up with required conditions with Underwriting for file completion
  • Required FDIC compliance

Education

Mathematics

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Familiar with Google office software
  • The patience of a Saint
  • Complaint handling
  • Escalation management
  • Client needs assessment
  • Solution expert for all situations

Timeline

Agent Services Representative

HomeSmart Connect LLC
09.2023 - Current

Contracted Work-while a Stay at Home Mother

Valterra
02.2015 - 01.2020

File Opener and Liasion for Underwriting

Everbank Mortgage
12.2008 - 09.2015

Mathematics

William Rainey Harper College
Deanna Brightwell