Christine Farr
Atlanta, GA
704-***-**** ac19ay@r.postjobfree.com
Personal Competencies
Exceptional communicator adept at successfully interacting with diverse personalities both written and verbally; excel at thorough, precise and accurate documentation
Highly Adaptable with the ability to stay productive when demands pull in many directions; respond willingly to unforeseen and sudden requests
Quality Focused approach to target accuracy, attention to details and avoid potential errors; complete all work efficiently with an emphasis on excellence
Dynamic Learner able to quickly master new skills and collect new ideas; crave the opportunity to research and present new information
Summary of Expertise
LEGAL SUPPORT
Served as Legal Secretary at the two most prestigious law firms in Jamaica and at the Bank of America
Composed, prepared and processed correspondence, including email and faxes
Prepared and processed legal documents with courts and other agencies
Served as liaison between attorney and client and other law firms, handling all interactions with tact and confidentiality
Assisted with research and the compilation of documents for trial preparation, probate, estates, mortgages, and criminal depositions
Transcribed audio depositions and assisted with other areas of the discovery process
MORTGAGE SUPPORT
Reviewed loans package for Home Affordable Mortgage Program including hardship letter, credit policy and decision matrix to determine eligibility of homeowner for workout options in modification department (back-end)
Submitted loan package to second level underwriter for final approval of modification. Maintained high quality rating.
Provide support to conventional/front-end underwriters and loan processors by ensuring timely closing and funding of loans
Leveraged review of title insurance policy, payoffs, homeowners insurance and taxes to prepare closing package and worked closely with subordination team for subordination agreement. Ensure accurate reconciliation of final settlement statement and communicate closing expectations for funds to close with borrower(s).
Ensure timely disbursement of wire for both purchase and refinance transactions.
Complied with applicable lending laws and regulations.
Obtained ratings of meets and above for loan quality
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Managed meeting and court calendars, made travel arrangements and helped prepare expense reports
Ensured client records and files were confidentially maintained and current. Received formal commendations for completeness of files and subsequent efficiency improvements
Screened and routed incoming calls and addressed concerns of clients
Managed inventory and assisted with bill collection and payment process
Created and maintained all office files, logs and any other information in relation to the work of the attorney
Responded to and assisted clients by answering questions, providing information and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
Created, typed, edited, and compiled documents as well as prepared and typed routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Served as Customer Service Assistant and Flight attendant in the highly competitive airline industry
Used keen insights on behavior to prevent and diffuse potentially explosive situations by taking proactive steps
Took initiative and created exceptional customer service experiences that helped improve satisfaction levels and promoted brand loyalty
Work Experience
Flight Attendant Republic Airway 2015 – Present
Customer Service Assistance G2 Secure Staff LC 2014-2015
Loan Closer Accenture 2013 - 2014
Consumer Loan Underwriter Talent Bridge/Wells Fargo 2011 - 2013
MLO Senior Closer Bank of America 2009 - 2011
Loan Officer/Processor Windsor Capital Mortgage 2006 - 2008
Legal Secretary Bank of America/Adecco 2005
Mobile/Certified Signing Agent Self Employed 2002 - 2005
Executive Secretary Carib Engineering Corporation 1997 - 1998
Administrative Assistant UCC Ueshima Coffee Company 1996 - 1997
Legal Secretary Dunn, Cox & Orrett Attorneys-at-Law 1994 - 1996
Education
Liberty University - Currently Enrolled pursing a Bachelor of Science
Central Piedmont Community College - Associate Degree in English