Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP of Default Loan Servicing
Wintrust Mortgage
01.2022 - Current
Manages the day-to-day operations of loan servicing department, including:
Staff supervision: Oversee the staff, provide direct support, and coordinate coverage.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
Efficiency: Work to improve procedures and maximize operational efficiency.
Special projects: Take on Special projects within the department.
Customer service: Support other departments to resolve complex customer service issues.
Reporting: Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of vendor reporting.
Participate in projects as needed.
Sr. Loan Administrator
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
10.2014 - 01.2022
Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
Independently conduct full comprehensive audits and enforce repurchase of Mortgage loans that fail origination and servicing audit reviews based on Traditional, Government, Fannie Mae Guidelines.
Produce and track Summary reports for Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) and MPF Banks active in MPF Program.
Act as liaison/customer support between MPF Member Banks and Participating Financial Institutions.
Improved Operations by working with team members and customers to find workable Solutions.
Escalated identified risk issues, challenges and trends to senior management, delivered risk-related documents for audit and regulatory exams.
Submission of expense reimbursement via LoanSphere Invoicing.
MHC Manager/Loan Servicing Manager
FANNIE MAE, Making Home Loans Affordable
01.2010 - 01.2013
Assisted in opening Mortgage Help Centers in 13 States and operating them to full capacity.
80% travel to all 13 states for months at a time.
Oversight of facilities (Mortgage Help Centers).
Escalating and follow-up of urgent matters submitted by Servicers.
Assisted Servicers in working to keep delinquency down.
Decision non delegated loans that require investor approval through FNMA HSSN system.
Spearheaded reinventions of various departments to maximize productivity.
Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
Fannie Mae Contractor
Justin Bradley
01.2009 - 01.2012
Oversee Servicers direct input to Fannie Mae loss mitigation systems/processes at specific Servicer locations.
Default Servicing with focus on Loss Mitigation.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Developed cost-savings and new solutions to existing problems through persistent research and innovation.
Conduct outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits as part of quality assurance program.
Achieved mutual agreements and clear up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions.
Loan Servicing Analyst
Washington Mutual
01.2003 - 01.2009
Negotiating to reduce loss on Short Sale and/or Deed in Lieu.
Provide Foreclosure Alternatives to homeowners that experience temporary or permanent hardships (Modifications, Forbearance Plans, Repayment Plans or Liquidation Options).
Working with Vendors/third party throughout the Loan Servicing Process.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Personal Banker
Bank of America
01.2001 - 01.2003
Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
Networked to increase client base and encourage existing clients to expand financial portfolios.
Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problem escalated.
Reconciled customer accounts and balanced daily transactions.
Contract Negotiator
Armor Holdings
01.2000 - 01.2001
Responsible for distributing less lethal and lethal ammunition to Federal Government, various military branches and Police Officers.
Responsible for distributing bulletproof vest, Bomb Suites and other Defense Equipment for various departments.
Filled orders for defense materials.
(Material)-Responsible for testing Defense Technology weapons on testing fields.
Liaison between customers and retail buyers to expedite orders and meet customer demands.
Prevented key account losses by researching discrepancies for corrective action.
Delivered high level of service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
Setup and activate customer accounts.
Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery.
Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately input orders into company systems.
Foreclosure Administrator/Specialist,
BOA/Household Finance/ LaSalle Home Mtg
01.1996 - 01.2000
Work Judicial and Non-Judicial foreclosure states.
Prepared bidding instructions for upcoming foreclosure sales.
Processed transfer of loans that reported BK filing during the foreclosure process.
Preparing files for Sheriff/Trustee Sales.
Established appropriate current foreclosure statuses of assigned accounts and designed proper disposal codes.
Responsible for saving charge-offs.
Responsible for Deed in Lieu workouts, reinstatement and judgement affidavits.
Responsible for meeting Foreclosure Timelines.
Acquired necessary data from various sources including lien information and credit bureau history.
Reviewed Title Search/Reports.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
High School Diploma -
Hyde Park Career Academy
Chicago, IL
05-1994
Skills
Performance Management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Customer Relationship Management
Vendor Management
Staff hiring
Oversee administrative functions
Timeline
AVP of Default Loan Servicing
Wintrust Mortgage
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Loan Administrator
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
10.2014 - 01.2022
MHC Manager/Loan Servicing Manager
FANNIE MAE, Making Home Loans Affordable
01.2010 - 01.2013
Fannie Mae Contractor
Justin Bradley
01.2009 - 01.2012
Loan Servicing Analyst
Washington Mutual
01.2003 - 01.2009
Personal Banker
Bank of America
01.2001 - 01.2003
Contract Negotiator
Armor Holdings
01.2000 - 01.2001
Foreclosure Administrator/Specialist,
BOA/Household Finance/ LaSalle Home Mtg
01.1996 - 01.2000
No Degree - Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Lewis University
High School Diploma -
Hyde Park Career Academy
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