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Gala Wills

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Accomplished Sr. Commercial Loan Servicing Representative with a proven track record at Wells Fargo, NA, excelling in documentation review and regulatory compliance. Renowned for strong communication skills and professionalism, adept at critical thinking and customer relations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Commercial Loan Servicing Representative

Wells Fargo, NA
03.2012 - 11.2024
  • Interpreted legal documentation and reviewed loan structures for accuracy.
  • Senior booker of moderate to complex Commercial loans.
  • Supported Relationship Managers by serving as a subject matter expert to ensure accurate document preparation, ensuring smooth loan processing.
  • Performed Day 2 Audits on peers for training purposes and accuracy to avoid risk to the bank.
  • Subject matter expert for Florida State Tax.
  • Analyzed completed Florida Commercial loans for collection of documentary and intangible taxes due to the Florida Department of Revenue.
  • Provided State Tax consultations to Doc prep and internal partners, by performing guidance and calculation of documentary and intangible taxes due, based on Florida regulations, statues and guidelines.
  • Performed UAT testing for updates to Cairo and BBG systems.
  • Participated in reference floor rate project and Bulk P-Card project.

Operations Specialist 1

Wells Fargo, NA
06.2010 - 03.2012
  • Processed approximately 50 bill payments daily for Trust Operations.
  • Addressed Trust Administrators requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Setup name and address records and code changes.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into Task database system.
  • Processed Tickler and Statement requests.

Loan Document Specialist 3

Wachovia Bank, A Wells Fargo Company
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Reviewed documentation for accuracy and booked Small Business Loans, Prime Equity, Prime Equity Modifications, Home Equity, and Asset Advantage loans.
  • Awarded monthly sold credit to field Reps.
  • Processed approximately 20-25 wires and direct deposits monthly.
  • Resolved customer service Issues.
  • Worked closely with team members to streamline work processes for more efficiency.

Document Review and Maintenance Specialist

Wachovia Bank NA
12.1999 - 05.2008
  • Administered and Closed Consumer Lines of Credit.
  • Processed account blocking requests, rate changes and miscellaneous maintenance of Accounts.
  • Processed college credit card applications.
  • Streamlined work processes for faster processing
  • Efficiently processed work requests with minimal Supervision

Education

No Degree - Data Processing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
01.1998

High School Diploma -

John A Holmes High School
Edenton, NC
06.1983

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Professionalism and Integrity
  • Documentation Review
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Wire and Direct Deposits
  • Loan Documentation processing
  • Critical Thinker
  • Customer Relations
  • Data Entry
  • Calculations Review

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Promoted to Senior Loan Servicing Representative
  • Promoted to Loan Document Specialist 5
  • Recipient of numerous Shared Successes
  • Trained and groomed to process daily post booking Audits
  • Member of EIG (Employee Involvement Group)

Timeline

Sr. Commercial Loan Servicing Representative

Wells Fargo, NA
03.2012 - 11.2024

Operations Specialist 1

Wells Fargo, NA
06.2010 - 03.2012

Loan Document Specialist 3

Wachovia Bank, A Wells Fargo Company
05.2008 - 06.2010

Document Review and Maintenance Specialist

Wachovia Bank NA
12.1999 - 05.2008

No Degree - Data Processing

Forsyth Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

John A Holmes High School
Gala Wills