James M. Marinelli
Lansdale, PA 19446
e-mail: *************@*****.***
Summary Objective
Experienced procedures analyst with a well-established reputation as self-motivated team member and leader, seeking career change and an opportunity to be a productive member of a successful team.
Professional Experience
FRES-CO SYSTEM USA, INC., Telford, Pennsylvania 2016-2022
Finishing Assistant
Reviewed product as it came off the production machines, identified and removed defects prior to packing.
Assisted machine operators with set up, line clearance, etc.
CREDIT MINDSET, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 2014-2016
Reviewed credit reports, determined best strategy for resolving credit issues and improving scores.
Monitored clients’ accounts through credit resolution process, responded to clients’ questions, updated files with new information as received.
Set up and monitored payment accounts.
Proofread letters sent to creditors, customers, et al.
Worked with referral partners on current loan applicant files and to obtain new leads.
SUMMERSET GLOBAL, INC., Joplin, Missouri 2011-2013
Dispatcher
Contacted vendors to locate freight to move.
Proofread contracts before sending to vendors and/or drivers.
Negotiated appropriate rates to charge for moving freight and to pay to drivers.
Solicited drivers to carry and deliver freight.
GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Horsham, Pennsylvania 2006- 2009
Senior Cash Processor
Applied millions of dollars in third party sale funds weekly, in accordance with investor guidelines.
Coordinated department procedures with other departments (including Foreclosure, Post-Sale Claims, Legal, Risk Management, and Investor Reporting) to ensure compliance and limit losses.
Trained department staff in identification and proper application of bankruptcy Trustee funds.
Designed and wrote training material for proper identification and application of funds received in loans in bankruptcy status.
Posted customer mortgage payments.
Created report to locate funds in suspense on closed loans, “finding” hundreds of thousands of dollars for the company and reducing outstanding balances accordingly.
GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Horsham, Pennsylvania 1998- 2006
Bankruptcy Department Business Analyst
Reviewed department policies/procedures to mitigate loss and improve efficiency; suggested changes as needed.
Ensured department procedures maintain compliance with Federal Bankruptcy Code.
Monitored recent bankruptcy legislation, nationwide, to determine impact to the company, impact to the department, and whether changes to policies or procedures are necessary.
Proofread deeds, notes, legal motions, letters to attorneys.
Coordinated Bankruptcy procedures with other departments within the company to determine and limit/eliminate negative impact, including Legal, Risk Management, Escrow Operations, Cash Applications, Foreclosure, Loss Mitigation, Investor Reporting, Property Preservation, Recovery, Corporate Security, and Credit Reporting.
Conducted extensive testing of system enhancements; detailed results and coordinate with Systems Business Solutions Dept. and IT Dept. when implementing system code crosses to determine impact, if any, to existing procedures.
Updated department Policy & Procedures manual.
Designed, wrote, maintain and updated department training manual with any changes to processes.
Generated, distributed and monitored various reports to staff members; reviewed and interpreted resultant data.
Trained staff and management in new procedures.
Led or assisted in various projects related to Bankruptcy practices and department procedures/ policies.
Education
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida Bachelor of Arts, History Education
American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Chicago, Illinois Paralegal Certificate
(classes conducted in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania)