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Legal/Compliance Manager

Location:
Merrick, NY
Salary:
$90,000
Posted:
May 25, 2016

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Patricia A. Yasparro **** Central Drive South, East Meadow, New York 11554

Phone 516-***-**** Cell Phone 516-***-****

acux7p@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Increased revenue and productivity of the legal collection department while facilitating workflow. Extensive team leadership and personnel development skills. Exceptional relationship building skills, able to lead, train and motivate staff to perform at peak levels

EMPLOYMENT

COMPLIANCE MANAGER MAY 2014 – APR. 2016

LEGAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER NOV. 2011 – APR. 2016

BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL JAN. 2007 – NOV. 2011

Condor Capital Corp. HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK

● Instrumental in design and implementation of a complete Compliance Management System, inclusive of preparing best practice guidelines for all departments (underwriting, funding, customer service and legal).

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and State mandated laws (TILA,

ECOA, FCRA, FDCPA, E-SIGN, ETC).

● Reviewed regulatory guidelines and topics to ensure compliance-instituted new procedures and

guidelines within various departments along with training of staff.

● Worked with company Controller on all compliance issues, State licensing and State audits.

Prepared and reviewed all requested information.

● Responded to all complaints received directly from consumers, State Regulators (New York

State Department of Financial Services, CFPB and State Attorney Generals), Responsible for

complaint tracking system-assigned level of complaint to determine if CEO/Board of Directors

should be notified.

Analyzed all complaints to determine patterns which could lead to violations in specific areas.

● Maintained management position of the Legal Department. While overseeing staff in all

collection procedures increased revenue over 20% in the first four years.

Ensured proper credit reporting-investigating disputes and taking the necessary steps to

correct discrepancies.

● Utilize analytical skills to determine if outside counsel/collection agencies are performing

to acceptable standards within company goals.

Approve all settlement offers to ensure compliance with company guidelines or approve

overrides if feasible.

● Overseeing all Bankruptcy related matters to ensure Proofs of Claim and Reaffirmation

Agreements are properly prepared and filed within the Court deadlines.

Review Motions to Redeem and Motions to Value Collateral to determine proper value of vehicle

(GALVES AND NADA).

Prepare and forward to outside counsel Objections to Confirmation and/or Motions for Relief.

Follow up case status for Discharge or Dismissal notices to determine proper disposition of

account.

Prepare weekly and monthly statistical reports for management to determine funds collected on

terminated loans

BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL Nov. 2006 – JAN. 2007

Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, P.C. Plainview, New York

BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL March 1995 – Oct 2006

Roach & Manniello, P.C. SYOSSET, NEW YORK

EDUCATION

Adelphi University Garden City, New York

Paralegal Certificate 1994

Bachelor of Science – Magna Cum Laude 1997

Consumer Credit Compliance Certification Program 2014

(Curriculum Developed by Hudson Cook, LLP)



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