GARRY P. LANDRY
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Commissioned Notary Public with extensive knowledge of real estate title law, compliance, recordation, closing documentation and abstracting.
• Licensed Louisiana and Texas all lines insurance adjuster.
• 20 years of experience in financial applications including loan origination, underwriting, processing, collection and management.
• Solid background in Hazard Mitigation and Inspection; working with applicants for program eligibility, compliance, grant reward/recovery and accountability.
• Proven record of delivering product and sales solutions and achieving measurable volume, goals, and results.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Xpress Notary Services, Geismar, LA 2004-present
Traveling Notary Public
• Facilitating mortgage closings through witnessing and validating various documents.
• Travelling and scheduling to meet the applicants for the closing and returning time sensitive materials.
• Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and lender requirements to protect privacy, maintain security and proper recordation.
Worley Catastrophe Response, Hammond, LA 2011-2011
All Lines Insurance Catastrophic Adjuster
• Investigated the claims that policyholders and claimants file with the insurance company.
• Reviewing claimant’s policy, riders and deductibles to determine eligibility and coverage.
• Estimating the approximate cost of the damage and determining if payment is warranted.
• Negotiating a financial settlement on the claim, and authorizing payments to the policyholder or claimant.
Quadell Consulting, Baton Rouge, LA 2011-2011
Housing Consultant Small Rental Property Program
• Reviewed applicants SRPP project status and documentation for performance of program milestones.
• Performed site visits to SRPP projects verifying construction status and program compliance.
• Insured proper building materials and appliances matching applicants’ current awards and stated upgrades and enhancements.
• Met with applicants to review leases and income for SRPP compliance.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Baton Rouge, LA 2010-2011
Underwriter Level Three
• Reviewed applicants income and employment details, calculated various forms of income from self-employed to passive.
• Evaluated credit history and determined changing trends and risk associated with open and closed liabilities.
• Complied with all Federal and State laws governing mortgages and reviewed all documentation for compliance.
• Achieved team goals, while working to attain risk level certifications.
Louisiana Office of Community Development, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2008–2010
Hazard Mitigation /Quality Control Analyst Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Responsible for the full range of grant/agreement determinations and advised local agencies and applicants on all matters concerning the grants for the HMGP program and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies.
• Quality Review of grant applications. Verification of compliance with federal requirements, policy and procedure.
• Conducted outreach events with local government agencies and potential applicants as a representative of OCD/HMGP, either individually or as a member of a team.
• Met with HMGP applicants and local agencies to address and resolve project issues.
• Provided technical assistance to local officials and project applicants regarding the HMGP process.
• Monitored the status of submitted project applications, funded projects, and tracked the progress of HMGP activities, evaluating progress, and facilitating ways to foster a more expedient project closeout.
Action Mortgage Lending, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2001-2010
Licensed Loan Originator/ Assistant Manager/Underwriter
• Originated permanent FHA and Conventional residential mortgage loans. Participated in related business development activities through contacts with realtors, builders, and developers selling mortgage based products to applicants .
• Kept informed of trends, changing rules, regulations, and programs pertaining to both private and government insured mortgages.
• Complied with all applicable Federal, State, and local lending and industry related laws and regulations.
• Achieved consistent production sales goals of several million dollars annually.
• Underwrote and processed applicants for line-of-credit approval and lender submission.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (1994)
• Texas and Louisiana insurance adjuster all lines certification and license (2011)
• Louisiana Commissioned Notary Public, Ascension Parish, LA (2005-present)
• Louisiana Residential Mortgage Originator, LA (2003-2011)
• Principles of Hazard Mitigation and Grant Application. FEMA Training Institute, LA (2008)
• State Farm Basic estimatics and policy principals of insurance adjusting, LA (2011)
• Petroleum Landman School, LLC ; Landman training and certification, TX (2011)