Cristina N. Garrison **** Thistle Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
*********@*****.*** • Cellular 757-***-****
Summary
Certified Lending Operations Officer with more than five years experience seeking an opportunity
with a growing and successful company. A seasoned finance and customer service professional
with strong financial, clerical, and communication skills. F inancial expertise in lending operations,
conventional mortgages, and similar products and services. Expert knowledge of computer soft
wares, clerk of court operations, and extensive experience in the customer service field.
Finance/ Customer Service/ Administrative/ Clerical
Experience
Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union, Virginia Beach, VA 2005 to 2011
Lending Operations Officer
Arranged monthly certificates of satisfaction be forwarded to the surrounding area clerk of court
for satisfaction of liens on properties financed with the company. Reviewed all newly disbursed
mortgages to ensure proper procedures were followed and all necessary supporting documents
were in file. Monitored revolving lines of credit and determined if the line needed to be closed.
Worked up loan applications and determined if loan was approved or denied with determination
compared with senior officers. Disbursed approved applications and sent Equal Credit
Opportunity Act and Equifax information to denied applicants. Followed regulations with the
National Credit Union Association and policies underwritten by the CEO and Board of Directors.
Processed and applied mortgage payoffs and made appropriate deposits. Filed new mortgage
loans with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and created year end reports submitted to HMDA.
Initiated all credit life and credit disability claims as well as balanced general ledgers for the
payments. Responsible for paying coinciding monthly bills and ensuring proper funds were
transferred to the correct general ledgers.Coordinated department production and management
responsibilities, resulting in smoother and more efficient operation.Other duties as assigned by
Vice President of Lending and Executive Vice President.
•Licensed to sell credit life and credit disability insurance with Cuna Mutual Group for the state of
Virginia.
•Extensive training through seminars and webinars with Rex Johnson as well as Cuna Mutual.
Pier 1 Imports, Thornton, CO & Virginia Beach, VA 2003 to 2005
Shift Supervisor/CSR
Education
Landstown High School and Technology Academy, Virginia Beach, 2003
VA
Advanced Diploma
GPA: 3.4
Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA 2004
Business Administration
GPA: 3.0. Currently pursuing my Bachelors degree in Business Administration