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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Provided regular updates to Underwriting leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies. Collaborated with Underwriting and Risk management leadership to calibrate quality findings cited against underwriters. Led process improvement projects to help underwriting meet and exceed quality standards, and reduce costs. Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors. Managed specialized audit teams of underwriters whom… Show more Provided regular updates to Underwriting leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies. Collaborated with Underwriting and Risk management leadership to calibrate quality findings cited against underwriters. Led process improvement projects to help underwriting meet and exceed quality standards, and reduce costs. Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors. Managed specialized audit teams of underwriters whom completed targeted audits on areas of loan quality weakness. Assisted with achieving approximately 50% reduction in cited prefunding defects and procedural findings, Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Made careful determinations based on skilled analyses of submitted documentation covering credit histories, employment records, current financial status, etc. Evaluated credit risks by thoroughly reviewing files and comparing data against internal checklists and guidelines. Verified integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud. Member of scenario helpdesk and self-employment audit teams. Assisted clients by evaluating underwriting related cases and auditing all types of… Show more Made careful determinations based on skilled analyses of submitted documentation covering credit histories, employment records, current financial status, etc. Evaluated credit risks by thoroughly reviewing files and comparing data against internal checklists and guidelines. Verified integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud. Member of scenario helpdesk and self-employment audit teams. Assisted clients by evaluating underwriting related cases and auditing all types of self-employment, including: sole proprietorships, partnerships, S-Corps, corporations and trusts. Mentor to recently promoted Sr. Underwriters to help them develop an efficient and effective process for reviewing new submitted loans. Show less

Greater Detroit Area

Analyzed credit, asset, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process. Collaborated with loan officers and processors to obtain additional information and resolve discrepancies. Ensured mortgage guideline compliance with federal agencies such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Duncanville, Tx

Fieldwork completed as component of Graduate University program. Collaborated with company President and senior level staff to develop marketing strategies to build brand and customer awareness of company's senior-living residential properties at both a corporate and individual property level with goal of reducing lease-up times. Directed market and competitor analyses and helped develop a survey of property residents. Achieved 70 percent response rate – providing ample data to organize and… Show more Fieldwork completed as component of Graduate University program. Collaborated with company President and senior level staff to develop marketing strategies to build brand and customer awareness of company's senior-living residential properties at both a corporate and individual property level with goal of reducing lease-up times. Directed market and competitor analyses and helped develop a survey of property residents. Achieved 70 percent response rate – providing ample data to organize and synthesize into useable company recommendations. Developed solutions included revamping of property websites, creating active Facebook pages, and developing a monthly email newsletter. Prepared various investment plans for property managers to better understand the costs associated with recommendations. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Partnered with a diverse client base to develop sound, strategic responses to federal and state government policy, legislation, and regulation. Coordinated preparation of new client proposals, developing budgets and scope of work. Spearheaded initiative to review the company's expense management processes. Identified expenses totaling 7.5 percent of revenue to target for elimination or reduction. Developed templates for expenditure reporting and tracking, and solutions to negotiate higher… Show more Partnered with a diverse client base to develop sound, strategic responses to federal and state government policy, legislation, and regulation. Coordinated preparation of new client proposals, developing budgets and scope of work. Spearheaded initiative to review the company's expense management processes. Identified expenses totaling 7.5 percent of revenue to target for elimination or reduction. Developed templates for expenditure reporting and tracking, and solutions to negotiate higher client retainer revenue. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed redevelopment of company website and social media sites – heading content generation and integration of Facebook plugin, internship application portal, and client testimonials.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

Recognized in the 2015 Edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Nominated for the 2014 Daniel W. Behring.

B.S., Management, Finance

Activities and Societies: Early Music Ensemble, Treasurer - National Society of Leadership and Success, Dean's List Spring, Fall '08 &.