Detail-oriented and resourceful Mortgage Support Assistant with 11 years in crisis communications, investor relations and branch outreach. Extremely passionate and motivated to help build successful financial futures. Proficient in executing multifaceted projects to meet deadlines while excelling in communication with colleagues, monitoring progress, and achieving pivotal milestones. Adept at working with team members to manage expectations and cultivate productive relationships. Hardworking, self-directed and dedicated to team successes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortgage Support Assistant
Navy Federal Credit Union
01.2020 - Current
Assists with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and member engagement
Review applications for completeness, data integrity and accuracy; determine if additional information and/or supporting documentation is required
Seek and leverages opportunities to conduct outside marketing and promotional activities to members and potential members through financial presentations, local events and realtor/trade shows and events
Assisted with onboarding of new employees by providing training and development resources.
Built and maintained excellent member relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency
Assisted coworkers and staff members with over 7,000 special tasks in 2022
Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
Collaborated with realtors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Takes first mortgage loan applications via face-to-face interview, mail and telephone
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
Mortgage Loan Officer/HLA - Detailed Position
Navy Federal Credit Union
10.2021 - 06.2022
Ensured progress and inclusion of required mortgage processing information (e.g. verifications of employment, assets, income and liabilities; appraisal reports, Navy Federal and investor requirements, etc.)
Managed 600+ pipeline while providing excellent member service
Remained available to members and/or their real estate agents during scheduled evening hours after assigned work days and during scheduled hours on assigned days off (e.g. weekends)
Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for members.
Followed up with clients on missing loan documents, providing guidance on best way to complete application process.
Assessed loan portfolios for compliance with underwriting policies.
Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends
Answered client queries and complaints to provide strong customer service
Communicated with members, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings
Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates
Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues
Fielded member complaints and provided solutions
Member Service Representative III - MLO
Navy Federal Credit Union
08.2012 - 01.2020
Organized marketing events, lectures, contests and exhibits to increase product awareness
Planned and publicized events, including negotiating vendor contracts and designing promotional materials
Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
Developed and implemented interactive learning mediums for team members
Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences
Identified needed business improvements and determined appropriate systems required to implement solutions
Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
Supported organization's goals by assuring projects aligned with mission of knowledge, information, expertise and experiences in speech and language pathology
Serves as Vault/ATM custodian, Business Services Specialist and Digital Services Champion
Mentored 8 new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
Led working groups to develop mitigation strategies and prepare standard operating procedures and prepare standard operating procedure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
2026
Skills
Process implementation
Exceptional multi-tasker
Teamwork and Collaboration
Training and development
Conflict resolution
Research skills
Planning and Coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
Four time Sustained Superior Performance Recipient
Collaborated with a team of 45-60 in the continued development of Home Loan Advisor Pilot to assist Field Mortgage loan officers by reviewing all non instant pre-approvals for decision.
Developed and implemented an innovative internal communications strategy to improve employee engagement through strategic messaging
Performed competitive market outreach analysis to make recommendations for future company growth
Six year Branch Subject Matter expert - Attended process improvement meetings and delivered information content to team members with recommended training opportunities
MSR Spotlight received in 2016 from EVP BOD Steve Romano for providing exceptional service and superb performance