Kaitlin Plumb

Relationship Builder Extraordinaire!

Reston, Virginia, United States

About

Experience

  • Animal Caregiver - Independent Contractor at The Pet Elf
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Assessed animals' health and well-being and ensured welfare remained paramount Engaged animals with physical activities including walking, playing, and comforting Maintained leadership over multiple animals simultaneously, taking care of their individual needs Supervised placement with households that were compliant with the well-being of animals

  • Sales / Assistant Bench Jeweler - Independent Contractor at R. E. Piland, Goldsmiths
    Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Proficient in resizing sterling silver rings and bezel setting with high attention to detail Knowledgeable in casting, mold-making, and finishing processes for production designs Expertise in polishing and buffing to ensure flawless finishes on all pieces Proficient in finishing casted production pieces Expertise in selling high end, custom jewelry Worked closely with customers to ensure complete satisfaction of their purchase

  • Freddie Mac (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Accountant
      Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr

      Acted as the subject matter expert for all collections and cash/warehouse lender wire instructions, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with internal and GAAP standards Trained new employees on the cash processing and collections workflows for cash/warehouse lender payments, streamlining the onboarding process Created daily payment worksheets of incoming and outgoing cash, overseeing timely processing by junior staff Approved and authorized new or updated ACH payment instructions to ensure seamless transactions Reviewed and approved payment processing, including checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments Conducted final reviews and approvals for daily cash reconciliations, maintaining the integrity of financial records

    • Accounting Professional
      Jun 2019 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Developed and implemented new collections procedures, driving a significant reduction in outstanding balances on accounts aged 90+ days, achieving an all-time low ($10M to $150k) Processed daily payment worksheets for fees and credits across multiple business lines, ensuring accuracy Managed end-to-end payment processing, including checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments Investigated and resolved unapplied or misapplied payments, reducing outstanding balances on aging reports Performed daily cash reconciliations, ensuring all cash receipts were accurately balanced with internal records

    • Collections Professional
      Apr 2018 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Utilized Salesforce to efficiently track and manage the setup/update of customer payment instructions, monitor account statuses, and track past-due notices Prepared and distributed monthly billing statements and supporting documentation for key clients Processed incoming ACH and wire transfers, verifying payment instructions to ensure timely receipt of funds using PeopleSoft Ensured customer funds are correctly distributed to appropriate counter-parties and mitigate issues Distributed past-due notices and maintained positive customer relations to resolve account delinquencies promptly Assisted with department audits, performed user acceptance testing, and helped implement system improvements

  • Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Dulles
    Feb 2018 - Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Jewelry Manager at Webb's Financial
    Sep 2013 - Feb 2017 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Evaluates, reviews, and prices merchandise for retail market • Negotiates loan terms with clients • Discusses and explains loan terms to clients • Receives loan payments from clients and routinely reconciles accounts • Maintains accurate record-keeping & filing • Performs background checks • Collaborates with law enforcement to identify stolen merchandise • Communicates with customers and provides directions to remedy problems