Vanessa Brooks
***** ****** ****** ****, *********, FL 33579 v ac0mqs@r.postjobfree.com
Experience
Document Review Analyst-Mission Capital Advisors, T ampa, Fl 6/15-Present
R eview of legal collateral documentation for residential loans including the Note, Mortgage, Modifications, Title Policy, and Assignment/Endorsement chains; identify deficiencies and conduct appropriate exception cures.
E valuate residential loans for compliance qualifications; identify potential cures for violations and carry out the cures. Identified data deficiencies and exceptions between collateral documentation and mortgage servicing system data; conducting appropriate cures.
P rovide data mapping assistance between the client’s mortgage servicing system and the new investor’s servicing system; facilitate general Q&A for new servicer relative to data and processes of client’s servicing system.
A nalyze copies of loan documentation, personal and business financial statements, and any other financial information as needed to support loan decisions.
R eview sufficiency of borrower and loan documentation and note or comment on inadequate or missing documentation.
R eview all closing documentation and title related reports and note or comment on inadequate or missing documentation.
M aintain confidentiality and security of applicant/borrower information and data at all times.
V erify data and comment or report findings as required.
P erform other duties and accountabilities as management may from time to time assign.
Respond to mail, email and phone communication from parties involved in foreclosure matters
Foreclosure case manager - Administrative Office of Hillsborough county Court, Tampa, Fl.
7/13- 6/15
Case Manager for Senior Judges in the Mortgage Foreclosure Department assisting Judges in open court during foreclosure proceedings
Schedule hearings in regards to Plaintiff, Defendant, and Third Party motions, orders to show cause, case management conferences, jury and non-jury trials
Prepare and review daily court docket to ensure all cases are scheduled correctly
Review case files prior to hearing for compliance
Extensive oral and written correspondence with attorneys and pro se defendants advising of foreclosure procedure and standards
Prepare and upload orders for Judge’s review and signature
Respond to mail, email and phone communication from parties involved in foreclosure matters
SENIOR FORECLOSURE ANALYST-CLAYTON HOLDINGS, LLC, Tampa, Fl 3/12-7/13
Performed foreclosure auditing process to determine if foreclosure proceedings were properly processed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
Create daily reports to ascertain workflow patterns and ensure accuracy
Determine findings during auditing process by utilizing state and procedural matrices
Complete quality control document retrieval by accessing client systems and public record
Review all applicable first legal documents, judgment affidavits, judgment orders, titles, SCRA documents, and breach/demand letters during auditing process
Extensive use of client systems including but not limited to Nutrak (LPS), Lenstar, and MSP
Consistent correspondence with attorneys to verify and/or confirm information used during the foreclosure process
Created attorney contact spreadsheet for team to utilize when attempting to retrieve necessary documents
Provide timely feedback to management regarding areas for improvement and/or noncompliance of requirements
TITLE CURATIVE SPECIALIST
Located abstracts
Ordered deeds and follows up on delivery timelines
Ordered title updates and buyer name searches
Review title documents and deeds as they are returned by the title department
Verify all documents for accuracy and check for corrections needed
Graded and cleared title. Resolved title Issues with title companies; make sure clear titles are provided before sales transactions are completed
Completed follow up on late title work. Completed follow-up diligently with title companies to ensure they are working to resolve identified issues
Directing involved parties on what action to take based on issues identified and coordinating that action
Request and review corrected deeds with proper vesting as required.
Communicate and coordinate follow-up with all necessary parties
Strong attention to detail, research and problem solving skills TIMELINE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST ( TELECOMMUTE POSITION)- KASS, SHULER, SOLOMON, SPECTOR, FOYLE & SINGER, P.A., TAMPA, FL 9/08-03/12
Reviewed daily reports to ensure all foreclosure work meets timeline standards
Reviewed foreclosure files to determine if foreclosure proceedings were properly processed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Mastered practice area to handle non-routine matters (including loan modifications, forbearances, HAMP, and SCRA) within individual area of authority using discretion, initiative, problem-solving and analytical skills
Reviewed all applicable titles, mortgages and notes when reviewing foreclosure file
Searched public records and examined title to determine legal condition of the property and examined copies of records, including, but not limited to, deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, vital statistics, and plat and map books to determine ownership, encumbrances and to verify legal description of the property
Determine the impact of any recorded instrument in the chain of title such as deeds, liens, judgments, etc
Outline any title curative issues required and/or identify any senior interest
Updated client systems including Nutrak, Vendorscape, Lenstar, Clarifire and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Provided timely feedback to management regarding areas for improvement and/or noncompliance of client requirements
Reviewed attorney scorecard and vendor performance reports on a weekly basis, critique and provide to management for evaluation
Attended ongoing training to stay current in job role SUPERVISOR AND PARALEGAL-LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL C.
CONSUEGRA, T AMPA, FL
2/05-09/08
Supervisor/Lead Paralegal for the Lien Monitor/Answer Department
Responsible for interviewing, recruiting and hiring eligible candidates for department. Assisted Lead Attorneys during external and internal recruiting events for office
Reviewed senior lien holder foreclosure in regards to junior lien holder’s Interest
Reviewed all applicable titles, mortgages and notes in preparation of filing answers and/or affirmative defenses
Prepared and filed junior lien holder’s answer and/or affirmative defense to senior lien holders complaint
Supervisor/Lead Paralegal for the Deed in Lieu Department
Reviewed all applicable titles, mortgages, and notes in preparation of filing deed in lieu
Supervisor/Lead Paralegal for the Attorney Ad Litem Department
Prepared and filed Attorney Ad Litem reports after locating heirs to an estate and reviewing applicable foreclosure, title, mortgages and note
Created daily correspondence through verbal and written communication
Researched and updated information regarding clients’ cases in several legal databases including; Perfect Practice, Nutrak, Vendorscape, Lenstar, and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Prepared, edited and customized pleadings for clients’ individual needs and requests
Proofread documents for accuracy before they are presented in court
Met with clients to explain legal procedures and resolution tactics NIGHT AUDITOR AND FRONT DESK AGENT-SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO, T AMPA, FL
1/05-6/06
Responsible for basic accounting and bookkeeping
Assisted guest with initial check-in and provided information regarding hotel services and amenities
Adjusted charges to reflect guarantees, special concessions, applicable sales taxes and service charges using Hard Rock’s internal computer program
Performed receptionist duties such as answering phone switchboard and completing general clerical tasks
STORE MANAGER-KMART CORPORATION, S HELBY, NC
9/98-9/99
Completed formal manager trainee program involving classroom and on-the-job training
curriculum
Used customer service skills to communicate effectively with customers in promoting
store products
Coordinated work schedules for entire staff
Maintained professional, cooperative relationships with co-managers which lead to effectively resolving issues involving store performance and ways to meet store goals;
also communicated efficiently with rest of staff members in order to inform them considerately of areas to adjust or improve
Organized and accessed inventory for all clothing, jewelry and accessory departments
Completed seasonal ‘plan-o-grams’, including revolving inventory, building displays and assembling overall merchandising floor
Attended training forums to increase product and system knowledge Education 1991-1995 U NIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, P ITTSBURGH, PA Bachelor of Arts Degree, English
1996-1997 T HE ART INSTITUTE OF FORT LAUDERDALE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Associate Specialized Degree, Retail Marketing
References
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