A highly motivated analyst with excellent relationship-building, organizational, and analytical skills, with a focus on Financial Technology. With 8+
years working in the mortgage industry, I have a passion for using data and technology to serve up the most optimal financial solutions based on a
client’s goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Analyst / Product Owner
Rocket Mortgage, LLC.
Detroit, MI
07.2016 - 08.2023
Subject Matter Expert for Mortgage Products, Pricing, and Eligibility rules for the pricing engine which powers Rocket Mortgage Application and the internal pricing systems used at Rocket.
Led integrations with various Loan Origination Systems both internal and external i.e., Rocket Mortgage Application, Rocket TPO, etc.
Worked closely with Capital Markets, Product Lab, and the Sales Desk to incorporate new products.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new functionality and product (Engineering, UX/Design, Analytics, etc).
Worked closely with stakeholders and users, mortgage bankers and underwriters, to gain feedback on new origination system.
Gathered business requirements that affected tech systems to create user stories and features.
Troubleshooting requests and responses (JSON, XML) to the pricing engine using various troubleshooting tools (i.e., Postman, Splunk, etc). Executed user acceptance testing in lower environments and after deployments.
Led backlog grooming and iteration planning sessions and created team roadmaps. Communicating and documenting system issues.
Worked across streams to develop new LOS system for mortgage bankers.
Trained directors and mortgage bankers on new Pricing Interface.
Trained underwriters on new Automated Underwriting System.
Mortgage Banker
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Detroit, MI
06.2015 - 07.2016
Pre-qualified mortgage clients
Worked with various loan origination systems
Understand product guidelines and pricing to ensure a positive client experience
Provided excellent service by building relationships with clients and understanding their financial goals.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Success Mile Academcy
Warren, MI
08.2013 - 06.2015
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Warrendale Charter Academy
Detroit, MI
2010.08 - 2013.08
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
08.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
08.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Mortgage Origination Experience
Stakeholder relationship management
Training Loan Origination Systems
Gathering, Interpreting, and Analyzing Data
Troubleshooting/User Acceptance Testing
Microsoft - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc
Timeline
Business Analyst / Product Owner
Rocket Mortgage, LLC.
07.2016 - 08.2023
Mortgage Banker
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
06.2015 - 07.2016
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Success Mile Academcy
08.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
08.2011 - 08.2013
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Warrendale Charter Academy
2010.08 - 2013.08
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
08.2005 - 12.2009
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