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Mortgage Processor
Wintrust Mortgage
Mar 2015 - Aug 2015 (5 months)
(Temporary Position)
• Prepared loans for initial underwriting by calculating income, ordering appraisals, reviewing specific program guidelines/eligibility and requesting supporting documentation.
• Coordinated home loan closing with all parties involved and reviewed Final Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Settlement Statement for errors/omissions.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve daily structure when pipelines became too large for one person to manage.
• Processed and closed 15 loans per month while collaborating with advanced mortgage processors tasked with 30+ loans per month.
• Performed all duties as listed in Guaranteed Rate position described below.
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Loan Officer and Mortgage Processor
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
• Liaised with loan officers, in house and outside underwriters, title companies and additional third parties to ensure timely processing of mortgage loans.
• Reviewed conditions required by underwriters to approve mortgage loans.
• Prepared the mortgage loan for closing by checking all documents for accuracy and schedule closing with all parties.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by closing the loan in a smooth and communicative fashion.
• Communicated directly with loan servicer in processing Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) loans.
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Sales Associate and Designer
Ashley Furniture
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
• Promoted customer satisfaction by helping customers visualize their purchases fitting successfully in their home by designing new room plans.
• Generated the highest volume of sales of 12+ employees for the month of April in 2011.
• Contributed to the design of 25 living rooms and 109 bedrooms for one of Illinois State University’s off-campus dorms.
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Kitchen Designer & Sales Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
2010 - 2011 (1 year)
• Utilized customer service best practices while aiding clients in the design of upscale kitchen remodels.
• Specialized in furnishings for cabinets, hardware, counter tops, plumbing fixtures, and appliances.
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Designer & Sales Associate
JCPenney
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
• Counseled customers in their home to discuss the best design window treatments for their personal style and budget.
• Developed window treatment specifications from detailed on-site measurements and client feedback.
• Managed the creation and installation of customer orders from design through installation.
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Intern
Studio 3A
2008 - 2008
• Reviewed and finalized the studio’s recently developed print advertising design
• Constructed furniture for designer’s projects using 3Ds MAX library software
• Researched and catalogued new products for virtual design libraries