Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
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Kristen (Kristy) Harper

Pensacola,FL

Summary

Goal-oriented Mortgage Specialist with forward-thinking and resilient mindset. Accurate, honest and detail-oriented in handling monies. Bringing 5+ years of experience working to help clients reach financial stability.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

MORTGAGE DEFAULT SPECIALIST II

Navy Federal Credit Union
06.2021 - Current
  • Mortgage Default Reporting and Reviews provides administrative support for Collections deferrals and suspense management
  • Additionally, the team supports Collections by reviewing all loans in default and reports the appropriate status to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA
  • Another primary role involves reviewing all defaulted loans for foreclosure, and making recommendations to the FC Review Committee on whether to foreclose or charge-off.
  • Consistently met or exceeded established goals related to loss mitigation, delinquency resolution, and borrower satisfaction.
  • Optimized workflow processes through implementation of technology tools that increased productivity within the department.
  • Reduced mortgage default rates by implementing effective loss mitigation strategies and consistent follow-up procedures.
  • Trained new hires in mortgage default procedures, contributing to a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.

MORTGAGE Collections Counselor II

Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2018 - Current
  • Place outbound calls and receive incoming calls to negotiate with members in order to obtain promise to pays for delinquent mortgage accounts
  • Efficiently communicate with members and notate all communication into our mortgage application system lps
  • Council members on loss mitigation and other hardship options available
  • Follow Navy Federal and investor guidelines and policies
  • Provide mentorship to new team mates by volunteering to have them to complete side by side job shadowing
  • Consistently meet and exceed monthly quality assurance goals by covering investor requirements during each phone call
  • During the pandemic of 2020 –present I’ve helped assist members on forbearance plans for hardships of Covid -19
  • Went to working as Teleworker from March 2020- Present
  • Received Employee of the Month January 2021.

Customer Service Representative

Pen Air Credit Union
01.2005 - 05.2018

Provided excellent customer assistance daily by efficiently completing financial transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers and check cashing without errors

  • Maintained a and balanced cash drawer daily and ensured consistent accuracy in all monetary transactions
  • Performed cash audits, switchboard operator, organize deposit slips, payment collection, resolved customer issues
  • Thorough knowledge of financial systems and their policies
  • Adhered to the credit union’s operating procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook.

Education

Associate of Arts candidate in General Studies -

Coastal Alabama (formerly Faulkner Community College and also formerly Jefferson Davis Community College)

High School Diploma -

Escambia County High School
05.2003

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in Navy Federal mortgage policies and procedures
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Great member service and problem solving skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication (oral & written)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Review and help with payments to decedent mortgage loans
  • Efficient in demand letters

References

Available on request.

Volunteer Experience

  • Routinely participate with department volunteer efforts such as visiting senior assisted living facilities and Christmas Adopt a Family.
  • Assigned as the team availability champion role to assist teammates with tips on how to stay at or above required departmental goals for phone availability.

Timeline

MORTGAGE DEFAULT SPECIALIST II

Navy Federal Credit Union
06.2021 - Current

MORTGAGE Collections Counselor II

Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2018 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Pen Air Credit Union
01.2005 - 05.2018

Associate of Arts candidate in General Studies -

Coastal Alabama (formerly Faulkner Community College and also formerly Jefferson Davis Community College)

High School Diploma -

Escambia County High School
Kristen (Kristy) Harper