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Grady Houston

Cincinnati,OH
Grady Houston

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in quality assurance, meticulous data entry, and streamlined mortgage loan closing processes. I have a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of mortgage operations, excel in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency throughout the mortgage loan lifecycle.

I have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. I will leverage my expertise in quality assurance, methodologies and data management techniques to drive operational excellence. I have the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while also maintaining focus on optimizing workflows. I am diligent, analytical, and solution-driven, I am poised to contribute effectively to any team dedicated to achieving excellence.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language

Work History

RDI / GreenDot Bank

Corporate QA
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

Facilitate Weekly and Monthly Executive Listening and Collaboration Sessions.

Power BI Data Reporting

Manage Corporate Quality Assurance Coaching Portal

Process Coaching's to dedicated site locations, Corporate Leadership, Team Leads, Coaches, departments according to matrixes and Service Level Agreement

Process call pull requests by locating and downloading the call audio and any available screen prints and notation(s).

Training and Development of New-Hire(s), acclimation to daily / monthly assignments, hands on support and collaboration throughout probation period and continued support after

Coach, Mentor and Educator, Subject Matter Expert (SME) Digital Services Quality Assurance.

Riverside Media Broadcasting, LLC

Graphic Design / Social Media Manager
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

Graphic Design and Content Creation per Client Request and or Theme provided.

Data Analysis, Google Analytics and SEO

EHealth

Associate Benefit Advisor
04.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

State Licensed Health Insurance Agent.

Remote -Medicare Insurance Sales

Nations Lending Corporation

Mortgage Loan Closer / Quality Control
12.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

Mortgage Loan Closer and Quality Control, Closed out Underwriting Open Tasks and Assisted Processing with outstanding Loan Closing Requirements, Contacted Insurance Agents, Title Agencies, Verification of Employment and really any last minute open items necessary for a successful Loan Closing.

Closed FHA, FHLMC, FNMA, VA and Manufactured Home Loans.

Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH

Mortgage Loan Closer/ Funder
10.2012 - 12.2020

Job overview

Closed FHA, FHLMC, FNMA, VA Loans.

Closed out all Underwriting Tasks for Loan Requirements and assisted with all last minute Closing Requirements, Contacted Insurance Agents, Title Companies, Verification of Employment and any last minute open items needed for a Successful Closing.

General Revenue Corporation

Student Loan Counselor, Collector & Portfolio Mngr
01.2010 - 12.2012

Job overview

Managed Portfolio of Delinquent Student Loans and advised Students of their Entitlements and helped them Navigate and Manage those Entitlements with Verbal Forbearance's and assistance with Deferment Information and eligibility requirements.

Rehabilitated Delinquent Student Loans to Current Standing with new Lenders by establishing on-going payment arrangements and debt collection.

FedEx Office

Lead Project Coordinator
01.2006 - 12.2009

Job overview

Delegated assignments to colleagues based on production needs and location environment and staffing availability

Produced all work orders in order queue and maintained the done right and on-time philosophy

Quality Checked all Production Items prior to Order Notification

Notified Clients/ Customers of Completed Items ready for pickup

Education

Miami University
Hamilton

Associates Degree in Business Management Technology
01.2017

Skills

  • File & Case Analysis, Reporting
  • Business Risk Management
  • Business to Business & Business to Customer Communications
  • Effective Professional Communication
  • Employee Training, Development and Leadership
  • Quality Assurance & Control Management
  • File & Case Management
  • Business Management, Process & Procedures Development
  • Auditing & Reporting
  • Project planning
  • Change Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Cybersecurity

Certification

  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate - 2022-2024
  • Google Analytics 4 - Google Workshop 2024-2025
  • Data Analysis -SLS Lean Six Sigma 2024-2025

Recognition

Fifth Third Bank 

  • Recognized for Training & On-Boarding New Hires, Overseeing progress of Employee Development and the Assignment of Special projects by Management.
  • Received Above and Beyond Award for Excellence
  • Received multiple Spirit of the Pin & R.O.C.K.S Awards
  • Career Empowerment Program Graduate

FedEx Office / Kinko's

  • Promoted from Shipping Specialist to Lead Project Coordinator
  • Received the Purple Promise Award for Excellence in Customer Service from the CEO of FedEx and my direct Management Team.

General Revenue Corp. 

  • Promoted to Head of NELA Funding Team (National Education Loan Association) for excelling in case management, customer satisfaction and mitigating losses.
  • Recognized in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and mitigating losses for the Department of Education
  • Recognized for surpassing monthly goals.
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Timeline

Corporate QA

RDI / GreenDot Bank
08.2023 - Current

Associate Benefit Advisor

EHealth
04.2023 - 08.2023

Graphic Design / Social Media Manager

Riverside Media Broadcasting, LLC
11.2022 - Current

Mortgage Loan Closer / Quality Control

Nations Lending Corporation
12.2020 - 11.2022

Mortgage Loan Closer/ Funder

Fifth Third Bank
10.2012 - 12.2020

Student Loan Counselor, Collector & Portfolio Mngr

General Revenue Corporation
01.2010 - 12.2012

Lead Project Coordinator

FedEx Office
01.2006 - 12.2009

Miami University

Associates Degree in Business Management Technology
Grady Houston