Michele Wolkis
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Experience
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ProbateCash
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal
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Oct 2023 - Present
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DRB Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Nov 2019 - May 2023
Incorporated comprehensive knowledge of client requirements, state and federal compliance regulations and guidelines set by various annuity providers to assess case viability in multiple states. Formulated determination of conditions according to deal specifications. Evaluated annuity payment streams for proper deal structure. Analyzed additional annuity documents, diversified data, previous settlement court orders and dockets for risk prevention and precision. Conducted legal research for potential conflicts. Ensured trusts and probate cases were handled properly and requirements were met. Reviewed contracts, disclosures and relevant documentation for adherence and accuracy. Prepared cases for legal counsel submission. Daily interdepartmental communication with sales team and internal legal counsel. Satisfied mandatory requirements prior to outside counsel submissions, court hearings and fundings. Employed critical thinking to forecast and resolve issues. Verification of bank information and approval of cash advances. Performed searches for credit reporting(Xactus), bankruptcies (PACER), judgments/liens (TLO), UCCs (Westlaw), OFAC, NASP, property settlement agreements and child support. Communicated with clients, annuity issuers, and organizations for clearance. Professional and personable client relations. Maintained data integrity on Salesforce CRM. Managed details of client files from inception through funding. Show less
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Ideal Lending Solutions, a Division of AFN, Inc.
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Loan Partner
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Jun 2019 - Nov 2019
Completed application process with clients, conducted detailed legal and credit analysis, and performed comprehensive searches. Calculated income, reviewed assets/liabilities, determined estimated property values and obtained property tax records. Determined stipulations and obtained required documentation. Reviewed title and addressed issues for clearance. Maintained regulatory compliance. Communicated with clients, realtors, title companies, HOAs and insurance companies. Generated disclosures and Good Faith Estimates. Maintained data and documentation integrity. Tracked status reports, conducted client meetings, professionally handled correspondence and maintained daily client contact. Show less
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Medical Health Information Management
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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President
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Oct 2005 - Dec 2018
Transitioned and educated hospital administrators regarding EHR and contracted transcription services. Determined best EMR fit for private practices regarding client needs. Negotiated bids in a competitive market to increase client portfolio and retain renewal contracts. Conducted internal audits and resolved issues through monitoring and mentorship. Reviewed Quickbooks for ROI, profit & loss and outstanding invoices. Directed team via weekly meetings and additional training. Actively involved in healthcare associations and conventions for networking and continuing education. Utilized advanced knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations to implement a training program and assessments for new employees. • Office Manager Liaison between transcriptionists and medical facilities. Accounts receivable tracking and follow up of outstanding invoices. Managed website updates, campaign creations, blogs and maintenance via WordPress. Created relevant data fields for implementation of Salesforce CRM content. Delivered optimal client experience with personalized attention. • Supervisor Handled HR responsibilities including issuing and obtaining contracts, background checks, record maintenance, tracking of required certifications, and payroll submissions. Responsible for initial interview process and onboarding of new transcriptionists. Created weekly work schedules for proper coverage. Requested additional coverage when needed including STAT requests for priority and emergency coverage. Show less
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Quality Control Manager
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Apr 1995 - Jan 2000
Conducted internal audits of mortgage loans and underwriting teams for legal, credit, state and federal regulatory compliance. Advanced knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations. Prepared closed loans for sale to third party investors for securitization. Sought rectifications through internal departments for files determined to include critical errors. • Training Manager Acclimated newly hired loan processors. Utilized advanced knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations to create a training program for processors. Collaborated with compliance manager for final review of training program. Formatted assessment exams. Conducted one on one training sessions and assessment testing to ensure proper knowledge and skills were in place. Supported additional training when necessary. • Underwriter Determined eligibility of prospective clients. Detailed analysis of client profiles, credit and legal reviews, employment, assets and liabilities. Calculated debt to income and loan to value ratios. Ensured proper loan structure fitting for client profile. Reviewed appraisals to ensure value and condition of collateral property. Analyzed and sought rectification for clear title. Maintained data integrity with emphasis on regulatory compliance. Collaborated with loan officers, internal departments and external organizations through closing. Compassionate and professional client relations. Show less
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Education
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Dominican University New York
Social Psychology -
National Association of Mortgage Processors
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Rockland Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General