Karen E. Smith
*** ********** ***, *** *****, CT 06511
Objective
Seeking a secure position within a growing or progressive corporation, where I can utilize my current training and
work experience.
Qualifications
• Unique combination of expertise in consumer and mortgage banking, working with delinquent and current
bankruptcy accounts.
• Efficient team player with abilities to perform independently
• Capacity to multi-task and handle tasks under strict time constraints
• Notary
Education
Tappahannock High School Advance Diploma
Computer Skills
Windows, Word Processor, Collection Management System, Recovery Management System (RMS), Lending Portal,
Citrix XenApp, Clarifire, STI-Mortgage Client Portfolio, On Line Letter Writer
Experience
2009- Present SunTrust Bank -Richmond, VA
Construction Perm Default.
• Incoming calls from customers regarding Loan Modification.
• Assist with the Prequalification Setups, Payoffs, Reinstatements, Special Project, and Connecticut Affidavits.
• Assist with Doc Preps for Final Modification, Hamp Trails, Apollo Trails and Hardest Hit Funds.
• FHA, FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC, VA, PORT CONVENTIONAL LOAN, GNMA LOANS
2007-2009 SunTrust Bank –Richmond, VA
Mortgage Bankruptcy Specialist
• Responsible for handling loans impacted by bankruptcy from the filing date through the completion date of
the case.
• Manage workload to comply with investor requirements and government regulations in addition to federal
bankruptcy guidelines, court requirements and internal procedures.
• The set up and removal of Bankruptcy cases
• Review of Chapter 13 plans, filing of Proof of Claims and reviewed and work daily/weekly reports to handle
workflow.
• Respond to customer inquiries/calls and work closely with Attorney and Trustees.
2003-2007 SunTrust Bank – Richmond, VA
Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist
• Mitigate the banks’ financial loss by providing a systematic method to decrease charge off bankrupt accounts.
• Review new case files.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements with debtors, attorneys and third party vendors.
• Order appraisals and title searches and recommend foreclosure and repossessions on delinquent accounts.
2002-2003 McKesson Medical Surgical – Richmond, VA
Customer Service Representative
• Communicate with customers and prioritize their orders.
• Troubleshoot customer concerns.
• Process credits, adjustments, faxes and drop ship orders
2000-2002 Cantor & Cantor Law Firm –Richmond, VA
Payment Clerk
• Receive payments for the North and South Richmond Courts regarding debtor’s fines
• File, balance and prepare bank deposits
• Provide excellent communication and customer service
• Run remittance report for each court, verifying employment and other duties as assigned.
1988-2000 Heilig Meyers Furniture – Richmond, VA
Collection Specialist
• Responsible for customer calls regarding 60 to 180 days delinquent accounts, complaints and disputes
• Interfaced with management to determine the best course of action to take in terms of finalization.
• Attendance of legal work such as warrants, garnishments, levies, repossession bankruptcy, skip tracing and
preparing of court docket.