Allison Sullivan
About Allison Sullivan
Allison Sullivan is a Product Development Specialist with over 14 years of experience at Synovus, where she has trained more than 1,000 loan officers and contributed to a significant production increase. She possesses expertise in translating guidelines into training materials and is familiar with various mortgage product underwriting standards.
Work at Synovus
Allison Sullivan has been employed at Synovus as a Product Development Specialist since 2010. In this role, she focuses on creating and refining product offerings to meet market demands. Her responsibilities include developing training materials and product manuals that align with agency and investor guidelines. She also provides backup support for the scenario and exception desk in the Secondary Marketing department.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Synovus, Allison Sullivan held several positions in the financial services industry. She worked at Market Street Mortgage as a Product Coach and Assistant Vice President from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, she served as Division Product Support Manager at Guaranty Residential Lending from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she worked as a Product Coach at New South Federal Savings Bank from 2007 to 2009.
Training and Development Expertise
Allison Sullivan has trained over 1,000 loan officers, resulting in a production increase of 15% to 20%. Her expertise lies in translating complex agency and investor guidelines into accessible training materials and product manuals, ensuring that loan officers are well-equipped to meet industry standards.
Education and Qualifications
Allison Sullivan studied Business Administration at Georgia State University from 1989 to 1990. She also attended the University of Wyoming, where she studied International Relations from 1983 to 1985. This educational background supports her expertise in the financial services sector.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Allison Sullivan is experienced in using Compass and EmpowerNow systems by Black Knight Financial Services for program criteria setups. She is familiar with mortgage product underwriting guidelines, including those from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA, and non-conforming loans, which enhances her capabilities in product development and support.