Saudia B. Stokes
Loan Administration Manager
Phone 951-***-****
Email ad0amx@r.postjobfree.com
Address Los Angeles, Ca 90056
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Accomplished Loan Administration Manager with 15+ years of experience in the mortgage industry. Leads goal-oriented teams using intuitive skills, coaching and positive reinforcement. Develops trust, solves problems and turns setbacks into success by demonstrating a can-do mindset and building highly collaborative teams. Leverages strong leadership, performance management and process improvement expertise to foster employee morale, sustain high production and increase operational efficiencies.
SKILLS
• Employee Management • Process Improvement
• System Monitoring • Training and Development
• Community Relationships • Team Goals
EXPERIENCE
LOAN ADMINSTRATION MANAGER — Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Los Angeles, California, September 2005 - June 2023 Loan Processors Team- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Loan Administration Manager, Los Angeles, California
• Led a diverse team of up to twenty-four team members for the Wealth Management team remotely.
• Boosted employee retention 90% by providing training and coaching for all team members, ensuring Job requirements were consistently met or exceeded.
• Built bridges and formed partnerships between sales and fulfillment teams.
• Proactively implemented changes to keep the team updated on procedures, alleviating concerns, and confusion. Underwriters, Closers, and Clericals Team- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Loan Administration Manager- San Bernardino, California
• Actively participated in hiring processes for Underwriters, Closers, and Clericals.
• Developed a clear vision for the team, aligning with monthly, weekly, and daily company goals.
• Reduced closing rates by an average of 2 days using daily meetings to establish clear performance expectations.
• Volunteered as a key member of the Service Excellence award committee. Team Leader-Loan Processors- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, San Bernardino, California
• Managed a team of fifteen team members, responsible for forty-five percent of total monthly fundings, contributing significantly to achieving or exceeded company goals.
• Oversaw daily workflow and capacity within the processing team.
• Conducted monthly staff meetings to communicate policy changes and closing goals.
• Conducted face-to-face 1.1 meetings with team members to set individual expectations and review performance. Account Representative- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Riverside, California
• Assisted the Team Leader in planning and organizing the Processing Team, acting as a liaison between Sales and Fulfillment Teams.
• Collaborated closely with the leadership team to ensure alignment with monthly, weekly, and daily goals.
• Served as a mentor, guiding team members to achieve their fullest potential. EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
— Arizona State University
Expected completion date 2025
COMMUNITY SERVICE
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE NETWORK — Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Los Angeles, California, January 2009 - June 2023
AWARDS
• Team Member Connection Awards - From 2011 to 2015
• Customer Excellent Awards
• Leadership Excellence Awards
• Top Closing Awards
• Leadership Summit Award-Leading Through Change
CERTIFICATIONS
• 2022 Home Lending Diverse Development • Coaching For Customer for Life
• Strengths Finder: Lead the Team • Stage One For Managers
• The extraordinary Coach