Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteering
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Donna Rommel

358 Griesbach School Road NW, Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Experienced administrator seeking a career transition where my excellent customer service and time management skills can be utilized to contribute to the successful operation of an organization. Committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism while supporting a busy school office and providing exceptional service to students and colleagues. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

LICENCED UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT

Innovative Mortgage Solutions
Sherwood Park, AB
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assisted underwriter with applications and submit documents to various lenders
  • Prepared mortgage approval letters for borrowers
  • Communicated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and collaboration
  • Ordered appraisals based on lender's specific requirements
  • Resolved issues in a timely manner to ensure mortgages closed on time
  • Interacted with lenders, addressed inquiries and resolved issues

RECEPTIONIST / BROKER ASSISTANT

Innovative Mortgage Solutions
Sherwood Park, AB
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Performed front desk reception duties such as welcoming visitors and managing phone and email communications
  • Requested supporting documents from borrowers and prepared complete mortgage application packages for lenders
  • Managed deadlines and prioritized tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Provided updates to real estate agents and solicitors

PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Bella Maas Boutique
Sherwood Park, AB
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers, provided recommendations and answered questions
  • Input purchase orders into retail database and handled receipt of new inventory
  • Completed online sale transactions and shipped orders to customers
  • Maintained a strong knowledge of brands and attended buying events
  • Trained new staff on all store procedures such as loss prevention, sale and exchange processes

MORTGAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Innovative Mortgage Solutions
Sherwood Park, AB
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Acted as liaison between clients, lenders, and appraisers to ensure all mortgage application conditions were met
  • Provided administrative support to brokers such as scheduling appointments and preparing materials for meetings
  • Reviewed documents submitted by clients to ensure they met the requirements of the lender
  • Attended industry events to stay up-to-date on mortgage lending policies

MORTGAGE UNDERWRITER

MCAP
Edmonton, AB
02.2006 - 01.2010
  • Underwrote, processed and approved mortgage refinance applications
  • Reviewed supporting documents for approval such as property appraisals, employment verification documents and purchase contracts
  • Maintained outstanding asset quality scores
  • Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on build projects

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

MCAP
Edmonton, AB
09.2004 - 01.2006
  • Provided professional and timely customer service to borrowers, brokers, and solicitors
  • Member of Broker Support Team working in a call centre environment
  • Resolved delinquent accounts with borrowers and transferred files to the default team when necessary
  • Promoted mortgage life insurance and tax savings accounts to borrowers
  • Held 96% average on Servicing Knowledge Assessments

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

MCAP
Edmonton, AB
05.2000 - 08.2004
  • Screened and sorted incoming mail, faxes, and deliveries
  • Posted cheques and prepared daily deposits
  • Maintained office inventory by ordering supplies in a timely manner
  • Assisted with co-ordinating and hosting company events
  • Performed general office duties including answering multi-line phone, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors

Education

Mortgage Associate Licence -

Real Estate Council Alberta (RECA)
01.2023

Business - Office Administration Diploma -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
04.2001

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365
  • Experienced in Google Workspace
  • Service Excellence
  • Skilled Problem Resolution
  • Effective Verbal Communication
  • Professional Writing Skills
  • Detail-Oriented Organization
  • Proficient in Task Management

Volunteering

SOUS CREW TEAM MEMBER, Edmonton Folk Music Festival, August 2018-Current

Edmonton, AB

  • Build, prep and organize the festival kitchen
  • Sanitize and clean kitchen equipment and ensure it's in working order
  • Assist site kitchen with food service to fellow volunteers

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LICENCED UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT

Innovative Mortgage Solutions
01.2022 - 11.2024

RECEPTIONIST / BROKER ASSISTANT

Innovative Mortgage Solutions
03.2020 - 12.2021

PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Bella Maas Boutique
06.2014 - 03.2020

MORTGAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Innovative Mortgage Solutions
01.2011 - 06.2012

MORTGAGE UNDERWRITER

MCAP
02.2006 - 01.2010

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

MCAP
09.2004 - 01.2006

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

MCAP
05.2000 - 08.2004

Mortgage Associate Licence -

Real Estate Council Alberta (RECA)

Business - Office Administration Diploma -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Donna Rommel