VANESSA JINWRIGHT
703-***-**** **********@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled and hard-working financial services professional with extensive experience and expertise in quality control, risk assessment, underwriting management, data accuracy and security. Possesses a deep understanding of credit analysis, loan origination, and closing. Offers great time management and task prioritization skills. Focused on mitigating company risks while meeting profit goals by making strategic decisions based on sound criteria as a skilled underwriter. Successful in leading underwriting teams and training junior staff to handle the high workload with impeccable accuracy. Proven expertise in identifying unacceptable risks and preventing fraud. Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Commercial Underwriting
Complex Problem Solving
Data Privacy
Desktop Underwriter
Fair Lending Regulations
FHA CHUMS
Federal Statutes
Fannie Mae Guidelines
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Freddie Mac Guidelines
Government Lending
Jumbo and Super Jumbo Loans
Loan Modification and Restructuring
Loan Product Advisor
Microsoft Office
Performance Assessment & Improvement
Property Evaluation
Quality Control Procedures
Strategic Risk Management
VA SAR
Variance and Risk Analysis
Detail-Oriented
Seminars And Workshops
Loan Processing
Underwriting Guidelines
Verbal And Written Communication
Performance Assessment & Improvement
Property Evaluation
Quality Control Procedures
Strategic Risk Management
VA SAR
Variance and Risk Analysis
Work History
Mortgage Loan Underwriter 09/2020 - 01/2023
Century Communities – Remote
Monitored pipelines to track and log loan status
Worked with processing team members to communicate errors and obtain missing information for current applications
Expert Encompass User
Approved or denied loans based on established criteria and underwriting guidelines Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as VA, HUD, and FNMA Verified the integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud Made careful determinations based on skilled analyses of submitted documentation covering credit histories, employment records, and current financial status
Evaluated loan applications, collateral review, determined creditworthiness, assessed risk, and established loan conditions.
Underwriting Standards Manager 03/2010 - 12/2017
Fannie Mae – Atlanta, GA
Managed a team of underwriters engaged in activities related to reviewing loans sold to the Agency for quality assurance, misrepresentation, and risk
Represented the unit as an expert or resource to cross-functional projects or coordinating teams Kept up to date on compliance trends and rulings using meticulous research and study Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps, and workflow discrepancies
Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues Motivated and developed employees by creating incentives to encourage employees to excel and maintain low defect rates
Monitored portfolio performance and provided clients with periodic updates on loan progress Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy Researched and updated industry knowledge on changing legislation and regulations Created, developed, and implemented underwriting procedures and strategies to accurately and efficiently review closed loan applications.
Monitored underwriting teams' performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment Director of Quality Control 01/2006 - 03/2010
Freddie Mac – Atlanta, GA And McLean, VA
Maximized seller quality performance through the management of a regional quality control unit Analyzed underwriting, risk management strategies, and quality control risks of corporate customers which increased their acceptable quality rate and improved customer satisfaction Evaluated and redesigned quality control and risk management practices Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to discuss the effectiveness of performance, mitigating risk, and quality control programs and recommended alternative control approaches as appropriate Planned, scheduled, and coordinated customer site visits to review underwriting operations Rendered final quality control decisions and determined whether customer remedy requests, appeals, indemnification, and loan exceptions were contract-compliant. Academic Success Coach 01/2006 - 08/2020
Part-Time Self-Employed – Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities
Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills
Taught students remotely using online video chat platforms and other delivery channels during COVID Shut-Down
Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help
Supported students in the development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests. Education
Did Not Graduate
Southern Connecticut State University - New Haven, CT Did Not Graduate
Oberlin College - Oberlin, OH