Yolanda E. Smith
Palmdale, CA ****0
Email ************@*****.***
Cell 818-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with a company where my experience, skills with compliance and processing will be utilized effectively.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 12 years of progressive, comprehensive experience as an Accounting Professional. Demonstrates the ability to effectively coordinate and meet deadlines. Noted for a positive rapport with co-workers, business partners, and clients.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recognized for being a model associate by demonstrating the company’s core values
Exceptional performance on assisting with closing a 3+ year project
EXPERIENCE
2013 to 2015 Bank of America Home Loans Westlake Village, CA
LAS MFG-Remediation – Mortgage Servicing Specialist II
Responsible for reviewing and researching data to assure accuracy of the permanent documents for FHA and MHA loans in order to board Trial and Permanent loan Modifications and report to US Treasury for incentives.
Wrote Policies and Procedures for the Aged Trial Research process
Train associates on Procedures, Research MHA and FHA Aged Trials information in order to board Trial Loans as Perms and report those loans to the US Treasury for incentives
Research Duplicate SSN Tracking and report/submit to IR2
Research Dodd Frank Certifications and signed documents to, from and by the borrower
ROR search to reassure the information entered in the system is accurate
Work special projects that consist of calculating Pre and Post Mod Ratios, PITIA payment, DTI31% and other pertinent information regarding Trial and Perm Modifications
2011 to 2013 Bank of America Home Loans Woodland Hills, CA
Foreclosure Lookback – Foreclosure Specialist
Responsible to validate accuracy of the fees and/or penalties assessed, whether or not loss mitigation procedures were correctly executed within applicable state and federal laws and that all required procedures were followed.
Conduct a complete review of the file to ensure all default timeframes were processed accurately
Review to determine if ownership of the Note and mortgage was properly documented when foreclosure proceedings were initiated and document any exceptions
Determine if the foreclosure proceeding was processed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, to include SCRA and US Bankruptcy Codes, and document any exceptions
Validate that fees and penalties charged and assessed are reasonable, customary and within the applicable state and federal laws, and document any exceptions
Determine if there is evidence of a direct relationship between loss mitigation procedural errors and potential harm to the borrower
All files will subsequently be reviewed and dispositioned by an independent consultant
2006 to 2011 Bank of America Home Loans Woodland Hills, CA
Corresponding Lending – Research & Adjustment Rep II
Performed all duties relating to processing checks and wires for clients and borrowers.
Research information for unidentified and missing checks and wires
Process incoming and outgoing checks and wires within Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Ran queries and prepared reports for management
Resolved and made corrections to any unbalances or deficiencies
Process Unfundings, Negative Fundings, returned wires and manual wires issues
Proactively maintained client/seller’s contact list for the department
Trained new employees to perform account verifications and corrections
Performed a variety of duties while assisting urgent borrower escalations and clients requests
Ability to handle multiple functions concurrently
2003 to 2006 Heritage Landscape Canoga Park, CA
Payroll/Human Resources Assistant
Performed all duties relating to processing payroll for 900+ employees
Prepared job cost/labor reports by accumulating data including hours worked, taxes, commissions, and reimbursements
Determined payroll liabilities by calculating employee’s federal and state taxes, garnishments, workers compensation payments and employers social security
Communicated with Management to guarantee timely payroll submission
Performed accurate data entry for all new hires, terminations, insurance coverage and job titles while maintaining and protecting employee’s information
Maintained payroll operations by following policies and procedures; updated and implemented changes as needed
EDUCATION
2002 Newvbridge College Burbank, CA
Diploma
Completed training covering all aspects of business. Curriculum included: Business Communications, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales Strategies, Time Management and computer software.
2002 Victory High School Van Nuys, CA
Diploma
SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Internet, 10 key by touch, AC2000, AS400, SQL, ADP Systems.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate the ability to cope with changing environment. Detail oriented, results driven and self-managing.