Dawn M Baran
**** ***** ********* ***, ******, WI 53110
414-***-**** ****.*****@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
Excellent leadership skills and training
Competent at managing responsibilities in a high-volume atmosphere to meet deadlines independently and as part of a team
Energetic, self-motivated, hard worker, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibility
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience
2015-Present The Mark Travel Corporation
Supervisor – Revenue Accounting
Reviewing, redefining and implementing changes to refund processes as needed
Holding team members accountable for meeting daily goals
Completing an audit of work processed and coach as needed
Aligning with brands on policies and ensuring hey are being applied appropriately
Raising issues and challenges to internal teams as needed with passionate debate
Communicating daily processing times to call centers and brands
Acting as a liaison between the department, agencies and/or customers
Participating in the overall planning and coordination of the department’s future direction
Identifying areas for process improvements
Requesting system enhancements
Implementing processes that are more efficient and tracking the outcome
Providing accurate month end data within specified time periods
Assist with special projects as required
Assigning and directing the team workflow to meet all department and company financial deadlines
Gathering and reporting metrics to use in evaluation of team members
Leading a team that can adapt to change and thrive under large volumes of work
Review bookings along with verification of credit cards to avoid fraudulent actions
2008-2014 JP Morgan Chase
Operations Unit Manager Litigation Support (2013-2014)
Managed a team of 16 direct reports to provide accurate and timely information
Responsible for accurate information given to legal department attorneys to defend active lawsuits
Served as a single point of contact for questions regarding any stage of the mortgage process
Monitored staff case load
Reviewed exception reports
Identify root causes of litigation
Approved settlement agreements and other documents to assist in resolving litigation
Created SharePoint sites for productivity reports
Operations Unit Manager Foreclosure Support (2012-2013)
Led the first team to develop a viable productivity tracking report while continuing to provide service for both quality control teams.
Monitored team performance and individual productivity based on report metrics
Coached underperforming team members
Performed execution of documents and quality control for states of Florida and New Jersey
Established an outstanding relationship with fellow managers
Coordinated communication between quality control and affiant management to assure memos and procedures reflect current affidavit/system of record practices.
Transitioned Florida facilities to updated document review solution database to ensure all data was captured and tested
HL Underwriting Supervisor III (2010-2012)
Managed, coordinated and directed the daily operations of 12 employees
Ensured quality, production, investor insurer and Service Level agreement goals were met
Reviewed, tracked and reported daily performance statistics of team members to management
Interviewed, coached and provided feedback to team members
Communicated policies, procedures and priorities to the team
Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Specialty Group (2010)
Responsible for foreclosure holds for underwriters
Reviewed presales, sale schedules and lists for attorneys in the foreclosure department
Implemented and maintained general email boxes for line of business to stay within service level agreement guidelines
Performed reviews of potential rescissions to reverse foreclosure resulting from error in sales
Assisted with other various foreclosure related projects as necessary
Operations Unit Manager – Special Loans (2009-2010)
Performed Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) index maintenance and monitored rate change notices
Reviewed data on new and transferred special loans for accuracy
Determined eligibility, minimum curtailment requirement and system changes on accounts for principle and interest recast modifications
Reset loan rates upon receipt of the borrowers written request
Analyzed rate changes on system of record, Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Assisted with projects pertaining to the department as needed
LS Section Manager II (2006-2009)
Monitored workflow processes, analyzed data and evaluated team statistics against key performance indicators
Recommended and implemented process and procedural changes to improve operation effectiveness
Planned, scheduled and reviewed work product of team
Ensured compliance with department procedures, standards and regulatory issues within scope of the department while creating and maintaining documented procedures
Apprised senior management of trends and initiate corrective action
Mentored team, coordinated training courses and certifications to develop team competencies
Conducted team meetings to ensure communication of policies, goals, new programs, quality issues and regulatory guidelines
Reconciled daily system balancing for company platform and daily funds movement sheet
Participated and led projects and initiatives as assigned by upper management