Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Awards
Work Preference
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant

Katie Koomen

Sun City,Arizona

Summary

Accurate and dedicated Loan Processor 1 evaluates financial documentation and promotes positive interactions. Works exceptionally well in fast-paced environments driven by tight deadlines. Employs critical eye toward document details and customer information to avoid errors and promote efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Loan Processor 1

Bison Ventures, LLC
12.2021 - Current
  • Started with VIP Mortgage Inc December 2021
  • March 1, 2022, helped launch Bison Ventures, LLC, a joint venture from VIP Mortgage.
  • Ensured that state and government disclosures are sent to borrowers within the required timeline and assist in setting up loans for my team members
  • On November 1, 2022, promoted to Loan Processor 1
  • Other responsibilities included: Communicate and coordinate with various internal departments, agents, borrowers, and title to meet deadlines
  • Orders and analyze VA appraisal reports
  • Review documentation to make sure it meets underwriter or investor guidelines.

Purchase Specialist

JFQ Lending, INC
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • June 2021, promoted to Purchase Specialist
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Responsible for communicating with underwriters and ensuring documents and conditions were meeting mortgage guidelines and multiple investors' products overlays
  • October 2020, promoted to Senior Loan Processor
  • Mentored three team members in a new department who were transitioned into a combined role; while continuing to manage my regular output.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
  • June 2020, hired as a client experience specialist (CES)
  • Other responsibilities included: Utilized Encompass and various investor websites and portals to upload conditions and communicate with my underwriters
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.

Lead Staffing Coordinator Asst.

Delta-T Group
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • October 2019, led a team of Staffing Coordinator Assistants through various aspects of onboarding and billing
  • October 2019, hired as Jr
  • Staffing Coordinator, responsible for collaborating with school districts to plan and fill open teaching and paraprofessional positions
  • Evaluated and refined recruitment processes on an ongoing basis, incorporating feedback from hiring managers to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Established effective relationships with local colleges and universities to source qualified interns and entry-level candidates.
  • Promotions resulted in position changes
  • January 2019, hired as Staffing Coordinator Assistant, responsible for recruiting and onboarding Independent Contractors for education and healthcare positions

Customer Care Professional

American Express
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Help small business owners with their day to day business by offering benefits and features to their credit cards as well as answering and providing support to their financial questions
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall performance, sharing best practices and pooling resources for optimal results.
  • Achieved higher sales conversion rates by upselling products and services based on individual customer needs.

Guest Service Associate

European Wax Center
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Enhance guests’ experience in the center by providing products that would help after-wax results as well as help guests save money by providing membership options that fit the guests’ budget
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring a smooth and pleasant guest experience.

Education

Master of Science - Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mangement

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2018

Skills

    Document analysis

  • Data Entry
  • Deadline Management
  • Processing procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Information Verification
  • File Management
  • Document Review
  • Policy Adherence
  • Active Listening and Learning

Projects

  • At JFQ Lending, I initiated a Culture Committee for the Senior Loan Processors. We create events and activities to drive employee engagement.
  • GCU 2016-2018, I created various projects for my minor, Film Production: Screenwriting, short films, and photography.
  • Bison Ventures 2022, helped launch the company from V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. Securely and compliantly saved internal data and information to transfer it to Bison Ventures once it launched.

Awards

  • Bison Ventures, LLC 2023 Wrangler Of the Quarter
  • JFQ Lending, First Class employee award for the month of October
  • European Wax Center (EWC) 2017 Employee of the Year.
  • EWC September employee of the month

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchWork from home option

Timeline

Loan Processor 1

Bison Ventures, LLC
12.2021 - Current

Purchase Specialist

JFQ Lending, INC
06.2020 - 11.2021

Lead Staffing Coordinator Asst.

Delta-T Group
10.2019 - 03.2020

Customer Care Professional

American Express
06.2019 - 10.2019

Guest Service Associate

European Wax Center
06.2017 - 10.2018

Master of Science - Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Mangement

Grand Canyon University
Katie Koomen