A highly skilled and collaborative Senior level professional, with 18+ years of lending experience. Seeking career advancement as an operations leader, while making a significant contribution to the overall efficiency and success of the organization.
· Collaborated with Senior Leadership to define and execute a comprehensive mortgage operations strategy aligned with organizational goals and market demands.
· Oversaw projects related to the launch of national retail sales division, with centralized support concept.
· Directed and Managed end-to-end mortgage operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and optimizing processes for efficiency and quality.
· Sourced, hired, and onboarded team of Loan Officers, LOAs and processors.
· Maintained relationships with corporate partners and third-party venders.
· Led team of Project Managers and Business Analysts that were fundamental in launching and growing AWMS ($10B in volume, first 14 months).
· Worked with business leaders to identify reporting needs and translate to Power BI.
· Collaborated with business partners in translating conceptual ideas into tech-forward solutions, to achieve process optimization. (Including Chatbots, AI Underwriting)
· Primary relationship owner and Administrator for Salesforce and related applications.
· Experience managing projects in multiple technologies, products, and channels.
· Worked with graphically distributed and culturally diverse work groups.
· Led cross-functional teams in the successful execution of mortgage-related projects, consistently delivering within scope, schedule, and budget.
· Managed projects for Senior business leaders, translating conceptual ideas into value-added solutions to achieve process optimization.
· Ensured teams adherence to corporate standards, policies, and procedures.
· Onboarded, trained, and monitored offshore production team (India).
· Co-Founded TCF Home Loans, by defining roles/requirements, sourcing, and hiring Disclosure, Processing and Underwriting teams.
· Managed, motivated, and measured performance of Production team.
· Owned relationships with contract Underwriters, Investors, and Third-Party vendors.
· Assisted teams in resolving complex processing and underwriting scenarios.
· Reviewed pipeline/projections to ensure proper staffing and continuous improvement.
· Maintained and managed personal and production department pipelines.
· Ensured timely evaluation and submission of loan applications while complying with regulations, policies, and procedures.
· Led and mentored team of processors.
· Served as primary escalation point for consumer questions/complaints.
· Established team performance metrics and assured adherence.
Salesforce Administrator
Salesforce Certified Associate
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
Business Analysis
Project Management
Calyx Point
Ellie Mae Encompass
FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo