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BusinessAnalyst

Vannice Holmes

Financial Services
Detroit,Michigan

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships while delivering exceptional customer care Conscientious with experience solving problems creatively and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes. Team player comfortable in competitive, fast-paced environments. Effective in handling direct customer inquiries, implementing customer service policies and executing financial responsibilities. Trained in support software and deescalation techniques. Demonstrated competencies in operating multi-line phone systems, taking orders and updating documentation using multiple applications simultaneously.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr Retail Mortgage Underwriter

CMG Financial
San Ramon
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Made careful determinations based on skilled analyses of submitted documentation covering credit histories, employment records and current financial status.
  • Determined credit risks by reviewing files in advance and comparing data against internal checklists and guidelines.
  • Worked with processing team members to communicate errors and obtain missing information for current applications.
  • Balanced risk against profitability to make optimal business decisions and guided junior team members in making similar critical decisions.
  • Met hourly timeline consistently, turning around applications quickly with firm approval or denial decisions.
  • Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as VA, HUD and FNMA.
  • Verified integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud.
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Explained very technical financial information to loan officers and processors in easy to understand language.

Sr Mortgage Underwriter

First Saving Bank
, Illinois
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Description inclusive of previous employment with CMG Financial
  • Maintained extensive relationships with brokers with a concentration in California home market
  • Knowledge of California property tax requirements and title documentation.

Wholesale Mortgage Underwriter

UWM, United Wholesale
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Description inclusive of previous employment with CMG Financial
  • Maintained extensive relationships with brokers with a concentration in
  • California home market
  • Knowledge of California property tax requirements and title documentation.

Financial Service Analyst

Michigan First Credit Union
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Analyzed sales and financial performances to effectively plan for increased future opportunities, while identifying obvious weak trends
  • Managed front-end and back-end development in the company's Portfolio
  • Analyst, Employee Track, and Account Management systems
  • Created weekly labor finance reports and presented the results to management
  • Balanced statements and past comparisons
  • Prepared educated projected future revenue and expense reports
  • Thoroughly analyzed records of present and past operations
  • Worked with an impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
  • Brought forth a positive work-ethic and self-motivated attitude
  • Discovered undervalued investments and identified long term sustainable growth
  • Brought forth the ability to establish long term client relationships
  • Relied on personal drive and leadership skills to meet goals
  • Complies with all regulatory requirements
  • Fostered successful relationships with a large number of clients, providing them with top of the line financial advisement.

Branch Mana/Funds Control/Legal Analyst/CSR, Sales

Comerica Bank
Detroit/Livonia, Michigan
10.1998 - 06.2008
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendation.
  • Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
  • Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements and other financial information.
  • Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs.

Funds Control/Reconciliation

  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.

Legal Research Summons and Subpoena

  • Conducted legal research to prepare attorneys and clients for next steps in legal cases.
  • Balanced multiple projects and prioritized those with highest potential value to company.
  • Used various software to track evidence and case-related documents.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Assisted up 15 attorneys at time along with IRS agents and other necessary officials pertaining to caseload.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Developed and managed up to 30 cases simultaneously.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Managed subpoena services for Comerica Bank.

Education

Henry Ford College
08.1993 - 06.1995

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Trident Technical College
01.1990 - 08.1993

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Skills

Good Telephone Etiquette

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Additional Information

  • meeting timeline turnarounds for closing dates.

Timeline

Sr Retail Mortgage Underwriter

CMG Financial
03.2021 - 05.2022

Wholesale Mortgage Underwriter

UWM, United Wholesale
10.2020 - 03.2021

Sr Mortgage Underwriter

First Saving Bank
09.2019 - 10.2021

Financial Service Analyst

Michigan First Credit Union
08.2017 - 06.2019

Branch Mana/Funds Control/Legal Analyst/CSR, Sales

Comerica Bank
10.1998 - 06.2008

Henry Ford College
08.1993 - 06.1995

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Trident Technical College
01.1990 - 08.1993

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