KAREN FERRY Plano, TX *****
***********@*****.*** 808-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Initiative-taking and resolute professional with over 4 years hands on experience in Mortgage as a Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal and Default Specialist non-judicial operations, customer service, and recent experience as Billing Coordinator. Extremely goal oriented with strong data entry, work ethic and accountability. Results driven with outstanding ability to maintain productivity during high workload and adaptable to changes and implementing policies while maintaining high productivity by using multitasking and prioritizing skills. Strong team player with proven ability to consistently meet company’s expectations. Significant experience includes:
updating various databases and vendor systems
prepare and transmit legal documents for signature and/or recording
provided related clerical administrative task
attention to detail and accuracy while achieving high productivity
computer knowledge in Microsoft office, word, outlook, and excel
Accountable, teachable, and punctual
Conducted data entry
Conducted SCRA, PACER and Skip traces as needed
EDUCATION:
Remington College Honolulu, HI
James Campbell High School Ewa Beach, HI
Notary Public State of Texas, ID#132097336 Commission Expires 7/23/2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Malin a, Raymond Company, Addison, TX 02/2020-04/2020
Billing Coordinator
Process and completed Scheduled Maintenance work orders for invoicing
Communicated with Technicians daily to clarify work order prior to invoicing
Monitored and process service billing inboxes request from Technicians
Requested purchase order from customers
Revised work orders as needed and delegated to appropriate team for completion.
The BDF Law Group, Addison, TX 04/2018-11/2019
A Non-Judicial Foreclosure Mortgage Law Firm.
Default Specialist II
Answering client inquiries with regards to status and other loan level exceptions
Assisted in the build-out of department procedures, training and planning by completing side-by sides and writing/updating written procedures
Provided management with regular progress updates on activities, accomplishments and issues within the team
Answered client inquiries with regards to status, processes and other loan level detail
Implemented firm procedure, client requirements, investor and civil code requirements while maintaining firm and client’s data confidential
Process weekly sale reports and conducted audits on files for Colorado to ensure files are ready to go to sale
Provided data entry and conducted document proofing for assigned file to ensure that the file is ready to proceed to the next milestone
Process sales postponement for CO, CA, AZ, and NV states and enter sale results in client’s vendor system
Order title update with assigned title company for files that are ready to go to sale
Clear all related sales events tasks or intercom message in client’s system and maintain client’s vendor site is updated and task are not overdue
Prepare and transmit legal documents for signature and/or recording
Request check for outside vendors/public trustee’s payments
Corresponding via email/phone with clients, Public Trustee, third party, Investors and Borrowers inquiry or concerns
TMLF Hawaii LLC, Honolulu, HI 07/2017-03/2018
A Judicial Foreclosure Mortgage Law Firm
Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal
Managed high volume of judicial foreclosure files from pre/post judgment through confirmation of sale
Navigating and updating various databases and vendor systems, corresponding with, and reporting to, client and client representatives, court personnel, and commissioners appointed in foreclosure process
Drafting/Revising various court filings, but not limited to Declaration of Indebtedness (AOI), Motion for Summary Judgment, Findings of Facts, Conclusion of Law, Judgment, Motion for Order Confirming Sale, as well as related declarations and affidavits required by law
Coordinating with and otherwise preparing attorneys for hearings on summary judgment motions, complying with billing protocols to ensure full and timely payment for billable work and identifying and performing other tasks as assigned and necessary.
Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell, Honolulu, HI 07/2015-07/2017
A Judicial Foreclosure Mortgage Law Firm
Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal
Managed high volume of judicial foreclosure files from pre/post judgment through confirmation of sale
Navigating and updating various databases and vendor systems, corresponding with, and reporting to, client and client representatives, court personnel, and commissioners appointed in foreclosure process
Drafting/Revising various court filings, but not limited to Declaration of Indebtedness (AOI), Motion for Summary Judgment, Findings of Facts, Conclusion of Law, Judgment, Motion for Order Confirming Sale, as well as related declarations and affidavits required by law
Coordinating with and otherwise preparing attorneys for hearings on summary judgment motions, complying with billing protocols to ensure full and timely payment for billable work and identifying and performing other tasks as assigned and necessary
RCO Hawaii LLLC, Honolulu, HI 01/2013-07/2015
A Judicial Foreclosure Mortgage Law Firm
Case Manager and Evictions Paralegal
12/2014-07/2015
Management of various case teams and case file
Drafting stipulations and motions as needed, preparing attorneys for hearings
Reviewing title for prior lien issues, corresponding with borrowers, title companies, and clients on a wide range of topics
Navigating and updating various databases and vendor systems
Handling contested cases, drafting various pleadings necessary
Overseeing evictions process through completion and identifying and performing other tasks as assigned and necessary
Foreclosure Specialist
10/2013-12/2014
Managed high-volume caseload, but not limited to providing timely and efficient response to client inquiries through multiple interface systems
Implementing company policies, such as fee requests, to ensure company viability, analyzing and processing materials required for obtaining relief at judgment stage
Drafting, revising and finalizing pleadings
Performing other tasks as required to assist attorneys with moving client files through judgment stage
Receptionist
01/ 2013-10/2013
Managed high-volume caseload and heavy interaction with borrowers and clients
Performed data entry, ensured smooth and efficient routing of communications and documents to proper destination and recipient
Diligently and thoroughly performed other tasks as requested and required
Trained new hires in accordance with company policies and procedures
Assisted in developing and supplementing company policies and procedures regarding functioning of company front desk
Sorted incoming mail and distribute to the appropriate team/recipient
Scanned various documents, court pleadings and certified document
Southern California Edison, Copperas Cove, TX 07/2012-12/2012
A call center for primary electricity supply company for Southern California
Customer Service Representative
Aided customers including timely and thorough responses to inquiries and complaints through multiple media
Processed new customer applications through required steps, such as credit approval
Received, input and tracked sales orders
Escalated matters as necessary and in accordance with company procedures
Preformed data entry
Offer/create payment plans for customers
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, HI 07/2011-02/2012
A military ticketing office for Active Military, retired and their families
Travel Clerk, NF-02 (Government employee)
Assisted newly stationed Active duty military patrons and their families by providing information concerning available leisure activities
Selling tickets, making reservations and arranging for special accommodations required for tours, sports events, theaters and special events
Provided full assistance to individuals planning travel itineraries not requiring commercial transportation, including hotel reservations and other local service or information
Maintained and provided brochures, price listings, and related information for customer use
Received and processed payment, issued receipts, documented business transactions, performed related administrative duties as necessary
Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu HI 06/2003-06/2010
A Military Resort Hotel for active duties, retired and families
Hotel Customer Service Agent Leader, NF-03
2007-2010
Served as customer service agent at a hotel having more than 800 rooms
Greet customers, register and process guests and their assigned rooms
Developed and conducted training to employees newly assigned to front office operations ensured that information and instructions from management reach employees for implementation
Provided information on hotel services, the installation or area locations and activities
Answered and/or resolved billing questions and concerns, assisted or arranged for transportation for guests
Resolved guest complaints, assisted management with developing and implementing guidelines for appropriate standard responses to guest service failures and communication of necessary corrective actions
Performed desk clerk duties as required
Entrusted with handling cash and processing cash received, as well as transactions by credit card, personal or cashier’s checks
Hotel Customer Service Agent, NF-02
2006-2007
Served as customer service agent at a hotel having more than 800 rooms
Greet customers, register and process guests and their assigned rooms
Provided information on hotel services, the installation or area locations and activities
Performed desk clerk duties as required
Entrusted with handling cash and processing cash received, as well as transactions by credit card, personal or cashier’s checks
House Keeping Clerk Operations and Lost & Found
2004-2006
House Keeping Maid
2003-2004