Rebecca Smallwood
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Possessing strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation. Well-versed in reviewing loan documents and proficient in using industry-standard software, facilitating seamless processing and record-keeping. Capable of contributing to efficient closing of loans, ensuring timely and precise completion of all tasks.
Developed comprehensive skills in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, effectively managing and organizing documentation. Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance and accuracy in all tasks, contributing to seamless operations. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing transferrable skills such as meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House/ Post Closer/Post Post Closer
Durrett Law and Title
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Greet clients, making sure they feel welcomed
- Managed disbursements, cut and processed checks and mailed correspondence.
- Prepare Owner and Loan title Policies, record documents with the Clerk
- Contacted customers via mail, telephone and email to relay acceptance or rejection of applications.
- Assisted in training new employees on post-closing procedures, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce.
- Send out Lender, Borrower, and seller documents
- Maintained open communication with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that led to improved performance outcomes.
- Scan in files and file away properly
- Reduced potential errors through careful review of settlement statements prior to disbursement of funds.
- Handle all communication with Lender during the Post closing process
- Contributed innovative ideas during team meetings aimed at improving overall department productivity and effectiveness.
- Checked accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Conducted thorough reviews of closed loan files for accuracy and completeness.
- Worked with warehouse banks to manage shipment of collateral documents.
- Improved workflow efficiency by implementing an organized filing system for closed loans.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of J. Dhu Thompson
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintaining the office, basic cleaning, organization, filing
- Main point of contact for the firm with our clients, new client processing, taking payments, scheduling clients for meetings, relaying messages, creating new client files
- Filing pleadings with the courthouses and communicating with courthouses to set court dates
- Sending out certified mail to clients and communicating with other firms
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
Education
No Degree - Medical Technology
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LAHigh School Diploma -
Haughton High School
Haughton, LA05-2021
Skills
- Loan document review
- Customer service and assistance
- Teamwork orientation
- Customer relations
- Data entry proficiency
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Document coordination
- Record keeping
- File management
- Log updating
- Documentation management
- Deadline adherence
- SoftPro expertise
- Post-closing reporting
- Disbursement processing
- Loan funding coordination
- Title insurance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Front of House/ Post Closer/Post Post Closer
Durrett Law and Title
06.2024 - 03.2025
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of J. Dhu Thompson
12.2022 - 06.2024
No Degree - Medical Technology
Louisiana Tech University
High School Diploma -
Haughton High School
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