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Jennifer Summers

Portland,OR
Jennifer Summers

Summary

As a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a solid commitment to achieving organizational objectives, I am seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise and contribute to the continued success of an organization.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

First Interstate Bank
Billings, MT

Senior Underwriter
07.2021 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • As an underwriter, I possess extensive skills that enable me to evaluate loan applications and determine their eligibility for approval.
  • I have a thorough knowledge of lending regulations, credit analysis, and risk assessment, which allows me to assess applicants' financial health and creditworthiness.
  • I am also skilled in performing thorough research and analysis of financial documents, such as tax returns, pay stubs, and bank statements, to ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
  • I have excellent communication skills and can work collaboratively with loan officers, appraisers, and other professionals.
  • Overall, my skills as an underwriter have enabled me to provide valuable support to lenders and borrowers alike, helping to ensure that all parties can achieve their financial goals.
  • I have my FHA designation.
  • Working knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, Sanctioned Screenings and OFAC

Neat Loans
Denver, CO

Senior Underwriter
09.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • I have m experience with Jumbo Investors, successful clean post-closing, and exceptional project management skills.
  • In my previous role, I worked daily with AUS, Delegated, Non-Delegated, and Portfolio loans, and I always made sure to write clear conscience conditions without over-conditioning.
  • I have knowledge of BSA, the USA PATRIOT Act, Sanctioned Screenings, and OFAC. I always stay up-to-date with any changes or updates in these areas to ensure I provide the best possible service to my clients.

Happy Valley Arts Academy
Happy Valley, OR

School Director
10.2016 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • As the school manager, I was responsible for the daily flow of the school, from signing up new students, retaining current students, and successfully managing 25+ contract teachers and two office staff.
  • I created the systems the school uses daily to secure new students, maintain current students, and foster an environment to achieve their musical goals. I grew the school from 172 students to over 600 today and in a storefront.
  • Daily Reminder System for follow on 1st lessons, 3 & 6-month follow-up with current and prospective students.
  • Call Audit and Feedback for customer service.
  • Master Client Database for Active/Former/Prospect.
  • New Student / Returning Student onboarding process to ensure all steps are completed and broken into primary and secondary in case of handoff to the next shift
  • Organization Charts for studio/teacher assignments as well as teacher instrument legend
  • Yearly School Calendar * Withdraw Student Process
  • Resolved bad debt collection and worked with credit card companies to resolve disputes.
  • I complete weekly staff meetings with agendas and leaders meetings with the owners where we set goals for the week and quarter.
  • I successfully switched our in-person lesson model to allow for Covid-19, moved all students to online lessons through Zoom, and taught the teachers and staff how to navigate the system.
  • I was responsible for the hiring and onboarding contract teachers, employees, and vendors.
  • I produced semi-annual school recitals with vendors, teachers, staff as well as the parents of the students (400+ performers).

Self Employed Web
Medford, OR

Caregiver
02.2008 - 09.2016

Job overview

Experience with providing emotional support, managing medication schedules, organizing appointments, and assisting with daily activities such as grooming and meal preparation.

These skills demonstrate my ability to be patient, organized, and compassionate.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Tigard, OR

Underwriting Manager
01.2007 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • I thoroughly reviewed our risk management procedures for all types of loans, including purchase, refinance, conforming, non-conforming, and jumbo loans.
  • Additionally, I assisted with the review of government loans to ensure compliance with regulations. As part of my responsibilities, I ensured that our underwriters, processors, closers, and funders had access to the necessary tools and resources to do their jobs effectively.
  • I conducted performance reviews for our subordinate staff and provided recommendations for advancement in position and signing authority. I am proud to say that our department consistently achieved our monthly funding goals. By working collaboratively with the sales staff, we functioned as one unified team to ensure our department's success and our clients' satisfaction.

Washington Mutual Bank
Lake Oswego, OR

Sr. Underwriter, Fraud Detection, Team Manager
12.1998 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • During my time working with processors, other underwriters, closers/funders, and loan officers, manual underwriting was the norm due to limited automation. Later, I was promoted to Team Lead and had a team of processors, underwriters, closers/funders, and sales reps for a specific location.
  • Our team mainly focused on underwriting for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, New York, Florida, and Nevada.
  • As the fulfillment center underwent center management changes, I took the opportunity to work in the new Fraud Detection department. In this position, I reviewed loans that did not pass Lexis/Nexis and resolved, suspended, or declined them. Additionally, it came to me for review when Credit or Income did not pass inspection.
  • As a Fraud Investigator, I was also the lead reviewer for loans not purchased by the secondary market. I would review the reason and either document the purpose it should be accepted and sent back to the investor or we would assume the mortgage based on lending exceptions.

Education

North Medford High School

06.1991

University Overview

Skills

  • Credit Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Collection
  • Sales Support
  • Guidelines Knowledge
  • Risk Evaluations
  • Relationship Building
  • Financial Analysis
  • Coaching
  • Team Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • Analyzing Data
  • Negotiation Proficiency
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Senior Underwriter
First Interstate Bank
07.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Underwriter
Neat Loans
09.2020 - 06.2021
School Director
Happy Valley Arts Academy
10.2016 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Self Employed Web
02.2008 - 09.2016
Underwriting Manager
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
01.2007 - 06.2007
Sr. Underwriter, Fraud Detection, Team Manager
Washington Mutual Bank
12.1998 - 12.2006
North Medford High School
Jennifer Summers