Experienced customer service and mortgage processing specialist with a strong background at The Hartford. Skilled in Microsoft Office, empathetic customer engagement, and claim resolution. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes. Effective communicator with expertise in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative III
The Hartford
Remote
09.2023 - Current
Answer calls to initiate Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and FMLA claims.
Gather caller contact information, claim details, and provider/employer information.
Respond to inquiries regarding eligibility, processes, and required documentation.
Coordinate document submissions with providers via fax.
Partnered with healthcare professionals to secure required paperwork.
Processed claims with accuracy and ensured timely updates.
Work as part of the GRP Reinsurance Specialty Team, handling intake and inquiry calls while assisting employees with Disability and Leave of Absence claims.
Supported Life department by answering incoming calls, assisting with new claim requests, and managing inquiries on existing claims.
Customer Service Representative I
The Hartford
Remote
11.2022 - 09.2023
Answer incoming First Notice of Loss calls, assisting customers with personal, commercial auto, property, and general liability claims.
Verify accident details, injuries, involved parties, and property damage.
Clarified policy details to ensure client understanding.
Coordinate rental, towing, and estimates with preferred vendors to speed up the claims process.
Advised on preventative measures and offered solutions to mitigate additional property damage.
Advised policyholders on safeguarding items relevant to subrogation.
Funder
Planet Home Lending
Remote
03.2021 - 06.2022
Review borrower details, closing date, loan amount, and property in Encompass.
Ensure CPL and Wire Instructions match the Attorney/Title Company and are current.
Update the Funding Worksheet with disbursement date, ABA, and account number.
Update HMDA info and audit file for fee accuracy against disclosures and funding worksheet.
Check FHA loans in FHA Connection for MIP details.
Verify if Principal Reduction is included when required.
Request and review funding package from title company for compliance.
Confirm RTC, vesting, and Title Policy accuracy.
Clear funding conditions before authorizing.
Communicate with borrowers and team for smooth loan closing.
Initiate wire request and send funding authorization to Title/Attorney.
Complete UCD on Conventional loans and resolve post-closing issues.
Sales Coordinator I
HOLT CAT
Irving, TX
04.2017 - 03.2021
Oversee onboarding for equipment sales/rentals with Satellite/Cellular devices for Holt CAT customers.
Update the E-Solution database with equipment, customer info, and subscription dates.
Process activation/deactivation requests via Trimble and DSP.
Communicate with sales reps to gather missing activation info.
Create work orders for subscriptions due and follow up on billing.
Process customer access requests for My.Cat.com and Partstore.com.
Maintain the E-Solution device tracking database and send monthly VisionLink reports.
Use UCID, Dealer Maintenance, and Simi to gather activation data.
Onboarding/ Office Coordinator
INTERSTATE DISTRIBUTOR COMPANY
09.2014 - 10.2016
Print New Hire paperwork for orientation.
Create and update driver files in Lotus and Ten Street.
Coordinate lodging, meals, and transportation for orientation.
Expense travel, meals, and office supplies.
Enter orientation pay in CMS system.
Make weekly welcome and retention calls to recruits.
Audit and assist with new hire paperwork and benefits.
Review and scan documents for onboarding.
Assign trucks and manage driver transition to operations.
Issue and activate fuel and pay cards.
Facilitate orientation and clinic visits for required tests.
Submit medical cards for dispatch approval.
Process travel reservations via Egencia.
Safety/Compliance Coordinator
GIBSON ENERGY/TAYLOR COMPANIES
02.2008 - 03.2014
Conduct Safety Orientation for new contractor/drivers.
Scan 100+ driver logs into RAIR Technologies for FMCSA compliance.
Process and submit quarterly International Fuel Tax Agreement.
Handle approximately 40 driver terminations monthly, reporting to DAC and Hire Right.
Assist with DOT and departmental audits.
Process 10-15 new driver and owner-operator applications weekly.
Provide previous employment verification within 48 hours.
Pull monthly drug and alcohol test data from Compliance Safety System.
Notify drivers of testing selection within 48 hours.
Submit positive drug test results for Texas to the state and Hire Right.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
ROLFE TRANSPORT
10.2006 - 01.2008
Dispatch drivers to move freight across the U.S.
Assist with daily operations for a family-owned transportation company.
Negotiate with brokers, shippers, and receivers for freight movement.
Process and match invoices with load confirmations and bills of lading.
Maintain accounting records and handle accounts payable.
Resolve account receivable issues related to payments and unpaid invoices.
Calculate mileage and process weekly payroll for contractors.
Mortgage Closing Coordinator
DELTA FUNDING
07.2004 - 09.2005
Input potential borrower information into database
Ordered flood certificates to verify if borrower is in a flood zone
Verify title policy for possible liens
Forward documents to in house Attorney for review
Prepared loan documents and forward to Title Agent for borrower to sign at closing
After closing request funding and issue authorization number to Title Company
Assist Receptionist with overflow calls and forward to the requested parties.
Mortgage Loan Closer
NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE
Addison, TX
07.2003 - 07.2004
Request documents from broker to set up borrowers for closing
Check and balanced HUDs for accuracy of lender, broker and title company fees
Check title policy for liens, other mortgages, unpaid taxes, PUD and HOA information
Review and audited closing files for accuracy prior to issuing funding authorization
Facilitated closing and disbursement for conventional, FHA, VA Conventional mortgage loans
Gathered closing figures, input closing information ad generate loan documentation
Coordinate with buyers and set up closing date and time.
Loan Funder/Document Prep/Shipper
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS
03.2002 - 07.2003
Review documents for accuracy per state guidelines.
Check HUD for compliance with lender, broker, and title company fees.
Update fees and adjust escrows for taxes and insurance as needed.
Review title policy for liens, judgments, and mortgages.
Verify closing documents from Title Company for accuracy.
Organize documents per investor requirements.
Fund loans in line with Countrywide policies.
Mortgage Bankruptcy Administrator
CENTEX HOME EQUITY
01.2001 - 01.2002
Input bankruptcy information into database
Processed and mailed payment demand letters on defaulted loans
Maintained calendar for department, tracked expenses and arranged business travel for executives
Maintained office supplies for department and ordered meals for executive meetings
Prepared paperwork to ship outgoing packages along with sorting and distributing incoming mail
Prepared letters, memos and general office correspondence efficiently with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Accounts Payable, Data Entry
Various temporary Assignments
01.1998 - 01.2001
Worked on temporary assignments with various companies.
Customer Service Representative
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS
01.1997 - 01.1998
Assisted borrowers with questions regarding their home loans
Answered questions regarding their escrow accounts, payoff requests and payment arrangements
Solicited borrowers to purchase homeowner insurance, home warranty and refinancing through Countrywide.
Consumer Assistant Representative
TRW CREDIT DATA/ EXPERIAN
01.1993 - 01.1997
Answered incoming calls to assist consumers with questions regarding their credit reports