Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Accomplishments
Skills

Brenda G Cox

NewRez
Easley
34
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Tax Specialist within the mortgage industry. Quick to build rapport with peers, clients and other professional organizations. Looking to apply loan servicing experience to support individual and business needs in a challenging new position.

Work History

Tax Specialist

1 Year 11 Months
NewRez | 09.2024 - Current

* Verified and updated escrow responsibility for clients

* Approved penalties by assigning accountability

* Processed refunds to clients and third party accounts

*Conducted Tax Research to validate amounts to be disbursed.

* Streamlined Escrow Exception process to enhance proficiency.

* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve training.

* Review tax documents for accuracy and integrity.

* Uploaded essential documents to client accounts in a timely manner.

* Developed strong working relationships by celebrating events to assist in creating a positive work environment.

Administrative Assistant

6 Years 10 Months
Marathon Church | 09.2017 - 07.2024
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Facilitated collaboration within teams by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.

Children's Ministry Director

8 Years 4 Months
Marathon Church | 06.2000 - 10.2008
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Created and maintained safe and a nurturing environment for children.
  • Supervised children from ages Newborn months to 10 years.
  • Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
  • Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.

Early Childhood Educator

7 Years 9 Months
Anderson School District One | 08.1992 - 05.2000
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC | 05-1991

Skills

Efficient in Customer Service
Excel
DTP
& Tracking
Office Administration
Database Management
Workflow Optimization
Data Entry
Recruiting and training volunteers

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw 3 Night to Shine Events, resulting in hugely successful proms for individuals with special needs.

Timeline

Tax Specialist

NewRez
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Administrative Assistant

Marathon Church
09.2017 - 07.2024Read More

Children's Ministry Director

Marathon Church
06.2000 - 10.2008Read More

Early Childhood Educator

Anderson School District One
08.1992 - 05.2000Read More

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
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Accomplishments

  • Early Childhood Teacher of the Year in the Anderson District One Child Development Center 1993
  • Created and led Teacher Workshops.
  • Wrote and received a State Education grant for classroom materials.
  • Designed and implemented an Applied Behavior Therapy Program for children with special needs.

Skills

  • Escrow Authentication
  • Penalty Verification
  • Student Evaluation
  • Parent-Teacher Conferencing
  • Grant Writing
Brenda G Cox