Sheila M
Braswell
*** ******* ***** ****, ***** Hill, GA 30518 - 770-***-**** (H) - 678-938-
**** - acfvxn@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To secure a position in the organization that offers challenge and
opportunity for my career development and at the same time serve the
organization to the best of my capabilities. I would like to gain new
skills while utilizing my current area of expertise in financial services
and customer service satisfaction services with in a positive team
environment.
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Professional History:
Altisource - Premium Title Services February 2013
- July 2013
Manager - Settlement Services (Post Closing)
. Coordinated the settlement, closing and escrow functions associated
with several thousand REO closings per month for residential REO
transactions
. Managed team of associates responsible for auditing new loans to prep
for funding/disbursements and a team responsible for the review of
HUDs completed by offshore associates.
. Monitored communications with customers and mortgage brokers on a
daily basis to obtain missing information required to complete the
closing of their loan.
. Worked with customers to answer questions regarding the closing terms
and their new mortgage.
Monitored pipelines, makes adjustments to processes when necessary, to
assure that turnaround time and customer service objectives are met
. Performed basic knowledge of audit principles, practices and
methodologies including understanding of audit principles that govern
objectivity and independence
. Creation of ad-hoc reports and queries to reflect performances of
departments
. Established individual goals and services standard metrics. Motivates,
develops and monitors employees
. Basic knowledge of client management methodology, practices, and
project management methodologies
. Basic knowledge of operational and technical environments of banking
businesses including basic knowledge of the body of regulation and
laws as applied to the banking and finance business.
GE Capital April 2012 -
January 2013
Manager - Process Control
. Knowledge of internal audit principles, practices to ensure
compliance/regulatory guidelines met and understanding of audit
principles that govern objectivity and independence
. Reviewed escalated documentation provided by the customer and Followed
up on the escalated consumer complaints and resolutions
. Reviewed and prepared responses to consumer complaints filed with the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
. Conduct general security compliance monitoring of the OFAC data and
Bankruptcy filings.
. Provided monthly audits of the processes as related to bankruptcy
filings, claims and liens ensuring accuracy and complaint to
established plans. Identified reportable issues ad dimension of risk
. Creation of ad-hoc reports and queries to reflect performances of
departments
. Developing and establishing standard monthly reports and fields for
process tracking software for accuracy.
. Performing analysis and making recommendations to capitalize on
opportunities
. Charted strategic direction for automation of manual tasks with the
purpose of reducing risk, managing performance and increasing
efficiencies
. Strong communication skills with interaction internally and externally
Assurant Specialty Products March 2008 -April
2012
Business/Reporting Analyst
. Knowledge of internal audit principles, practices to ensure
compliance/regulatory guidelines met and understanding of audit
principles that govern objectivity and independence
. Basic knowledge of operational environments of the banking businesses
including basic knowledge of the body of regulation and laws which
apply to the banking and finance business
. Developing and establishing standard monthly reports and fields for
process tracking software for accuracy.
. Performing analysis and making recommendations to capitalize on
opportunities
. Evaluating and monitoring processes and the impact on corporate
objectives.
. Gathering data on past processes and forecast performance to monthly
process forecasts.
. Implementation of reporting processes that are established and
approved by the management; recommended and implements processes as
deemed acceptable. Coordinates audit requests to ensure data compliant
. Acted as the customer / IT liaison during analysis, requirements
definition and design activities; maintains an understanding of a
broad range of business processes and related systems; provides
strategic advice for business processes and solutions; user acceptance
testing; collaborates with business stakeholders to define and
document business requirements and with technical staff to develop
solution alternatives.
. Participated in the Project Management process; understands and
applies the system development methodology; contributes to project
deliverables including vision documents, status reports, and project,
risk, resource and financial plans; communicates status, business
impacts and system changes to team members, business partners,
sponsors, management and other interested parties; coordinates issues,
tracking and resolution.
Fidelity National Information Services
September 2005 - March 2008
Business Analyst
Provide consultation to the client before, during and after
conversion, including the development of new department procedures the
conversion may need. Respond to escalated issues/concerns
Provide training to the client before, during and after conversion,
including the correct use of the system and on-line terminal
assistance, as well as daily application balancing procedures.
Communicate progress and any potential problems to manager for
awareness and/or resolution.
Gathered detail information from clients to adequately setup all loan
and line of credit products, control files and general ledger
functions.
. Performing analysis and making recommendations to capitalize on
opportunities
. Created ad-hoc queries and reports as requested and provide on-going
analytical support for those requests
. Worked closely with conversion mappers, client services and training
to identify track and resolve credit issues of clients.
Other Experience
Green Tree Servicing, Conseco Finance August 1989 -
February 2005
* Director-Loan Processing/Quality Assurance/Training
(July 2003-February 2005)
* Operations Manager -Collections Support/Quality Assurance/Training
(July 2002-July 2003)
* Director- Back End Collections- Conseco Finance
(July 2000 -July 2002)
* Training Manager - Conseco Finance
(January 2000 - July 2000)
* Project Analyst - Conseco Finance
(January 1999 - December 1999)
* Inventory Control Manager/Collection Manager-Conseco Finance
(February 1992 -January 1999)
Competencies to include:
. Knowledge of audit practices and methodologies including understanding
of audit principles that govern objectivity and independence
. Designed and develop the training procedures for all Call Centers of
company
. Manage collection practices for the company, including evaluating
recommending and implementing improvements in the collection process.
. Responsible for reviewing and controlling the risk and credit exposure
associated with the Accounts Receivable base.
. Work with outside vendors and local legal counsel executing Liens and
Replevins.
. Working with legal counsel to determine best business practices on
Bankruptcy Claims.
. Identify and execute on process improvement opportunities
. Documented and track the departments Key Performance Indicators.
. Assisted in ensuring area's related to "Production" meets or exceeds
SLA's while complying with the
Standard Operating Procedures both internally and externally
. Establish and maintain job accounts (requires knowledge of commercial
and/or consumer credit laws -Lien and Bond rights, Joint Check
Agreements, Escrow Accounts, Replevins, Writs).
Education:
BBA - Business Administration/Accounting Shaw University -
Raleigh, NC
Certificate in Bookkeeping Union Community College
Technical Skills
Proficient in QuickBooks, MS Access, MS Excel, VBA, MS Word, Windows,
Visio, PowerPoint, Lotus, Outlook, AS400, Crystal Reporting and proprietary
software.