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Sierra Scott McDonald

Little Elm,US

Summary

Seasoned professional with a proven track record at CEE CEE SPEEDY NOTARY and other leading firms. Excelled in notarization and underwriting, enhancing document authenticity and financial decision-making. Skilled in detailed analysis and effective communication, achieving strategic goals and client satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional investigation and report writing abilities, ensuring compliance and fraud prevention.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Notary Public

CEE CEE SPEEDY NOTARY
Little Elm, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Notarized documents, such as wills and trusts, to ensure authenticity of signatures.
  • Verified identities of individuals signing documents by examining valid forms of identification.
  • Administered oaths and affirmations for affidavits and other notarial acts.
  • Maintained a log book to record all notary signings.

Junior Underwriter

Caliber Home Loans
Irving, TX
11.2015 - 04.2024
  • Communicate with consumers by telephone and written correspondence to attempt to bring resolution to unpaid accounts for commercial and residency, and delinquent consumers to assist in finding funds to meet their payment obligations
  • Conduct effective skip-tracing techniques by locating consumer contact information
  • Educate bankruptcy consumers on rules and regulations that need to be followed
  • Provide thorough, efficient, and accurate account updates on computer files for each inbound call made or received and analyzed reports
  • Manage and develop projects for the Loss Mitigation Department
  • Ensure all rules and regulations are followed by each investor, including private, FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac investors
  • Process loans and evaluate an applicant's creditworthiness to determine if a real estate mortgage loan should be granted
  • Perform comprehensive financial analysis and risk assessment for pre-approval on all loan applications
  • Conduct thorough background research into applicants' business credit, company performance, profit margins, and industry reputation
  • Analyze and forecast loan repayment issues and potential payback conflicts
  • Modify loan amounts and agreement terms on a case-by-case basis
  • Review credit reports, income statements, leasing agreements, and purchasing agreements, enabling sound loan decisions
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients, leading to repeat and referral business
  • Analyze customers' financial position to resolve delinquency by evaluating and ensuring overall documents are accurate, complete, and compliant
  • Review financial statements, credit reports, applicable ratios, and other supporting documentation acceptability

Account Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co
Coppell, TX
04.2012 - 11.2015
  • Analyzed bank statements to complete relationship reviews as well as pitch books on behalf of the TSO
  • Recognized opportunities to sell and recommend new products and services in the client's and their business's best interest
  • Built and collaborated with internal partners such as TSO and Treasure and onboarding
  • Conducted client training once our onboarding process had been implemented
  • Utilized Salesforce application for new opportunities requested and maintained additional services
  • Conducted proformas for new clients
  • Managed and developed projects for internal departments

Financial Analyst

CitiFinancial Servicing Center
Irving, TX
08.2008 - 02.2012
  • Interacted with customers to provide information related to customer inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services
  • Uncovered the needs of new clients and business-related practices
  • Developed a strong understanding of the customer and small business solutions and service offerings to better answer questions and answers
  • Responded to customers' inquiries/research and resolved issues or came up with a resolution
  • Provided customer support and served as a point of contact for assigned clients
  • Handled special projects and provided one-on-one assistance with training
  • Handled payment transactions and made sure the client was satisfied
  • Provided financial support and analysis to operations areas for strategic business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Developed detailed forecast models against budgets based on key indicators, increasing the accuracy of short- and long-term earnings estimates
  • Produced financial reports to evaluate completed projects, identify current trends, and evaluate variances
  • Compiled data to generate financial statements, including cash flow, P&L, and balance sheet for review by management

Case Manager

Dawson State Jail
Dallas, TX
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Supervised a caseload of over 55 residents and inmates, ensuring compliance with program requirements
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments and documented all interactions, including release dates and paperwork, to facilitate prompt and accurate releases or work assignments
  • Coordinated timely releases and transportation to appropriate destinations, and managed inmate transfers between facilities as directed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
  • Reviewed and evaluated cases for parole review boards and ensured residents adhered to case conditions while serving their sentences
  • Oversaw weekly inspections to prevent contraband within the facility

Education

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
09.2022

Skills

  • Ability to determine the responsiveness and responsibility of low bidders according to applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ability to effectively present information both orally and in writing
  • Ability to create the financial picture and communicate it internally and externally
  • Ability to be detail-oriented yet keep a strategic focus
  • Ability to objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments
  • Excellent listening skills and oral and written communication skills
  • Possess strong investigation case analysis and report writing skills
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to participate in court-related activities such as trial preparation, testimony, and grand jury assistance
  • In-depth knowledge of federal investigation statutes, federal investigation civil procedures, evidence rules, and constitutional rights
  • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
  • Committed to professional development, and willing to complete special training as required
  • Comfortable in handling and dealing with a variety of technical terms and conditions
  • Flexible professional, capable of adjusting rapidly to new and challenging situations, and working well under pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and analytical experience in delivering forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data interpretation of business impact and results
  • Documentation skills
  • Identification options
  • Fraud prevention
  • Document evaluations
  • Affidavit preparation

Availability

Permanent, Full-Time

Veteranpreference

10 Points

Securityclearance

None

Certification

  • FEMA Military Emergency Management Certificate
  • FEMA National Response Framework Certificate
  • FEMA Hazard Mitigation Certificate
  • Initial Action Incident Certificate
  • Incident Command System ICS:100 Certificate

Educationandprofessionaldevelopment

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security, 05/01/19, 09/30/22, Trident University International, Cypress, CA

Personal Information

Citizenship: US

Timeline

Certified Notary Public

CEE CEE SPEEDY NOTARY
03.2024 - Current

Junior Underwriter

Caliber Home Loans
11.2015 - 04.2024

Account Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co
04.2012 - 11.2015

Financial Analyst

CitiFinancial Servicing Center
08.2008 - 02.2012

Case Manager

Dawson State Jail
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • FEMA Military Emergency Management Certificate
  • FEMA National Response Framework Certificate
  • FEMA Hazard Mitigation Certificate
  • Initial Action Incident Certificate
  • Incident Command System ICS:100 Certificate

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

Trident University International
Sierra Scott McDonald