Amy Abrew
Tracy,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Notary Public with an honest reputation and 20 years' experience. Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities and a disciplined approach to handling all types of requests. Pursuing a new professional opportunity with a growing team. Focused on being an impartial witness to all types of transactions on behalf of businesses, agencies and private citizens. Vigilant about spotting fraud, coercion and other deceptions in transactions. Detail-oriented administrative professional and California Notary offering excellent documentation, communication and organizational skills. Proven ethics and dedication to legally-sound operations. Talented Administrative professional with background in accounting and finance. Notary offering excellent documentation, communication and organizational skills. Proven ethics and dedication to legally-sound operations. Detail-oriented administrative professional and California Notary offering excellent documentation, communication and organizational skills. Proven ethics and dedication to legally-sound operations. Talented Administrative professional with background in accounting and finance. Detail-oriented administrative professional and California Notary offering excellent documentation, communication and organizational skills. Proven ethics and dedication to legally-sound operations. Talented Administrative professional with background in accounting and finance. Talented Escrow Officer goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale. Knowledgeable Notary Public with an honest reputation and 20 years' experience. Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities and a disciplined approach to handling all types of requests. Pursuing a new professional opportunity with a growing team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Notary Public
A. Abrew Notary Services
Tracy, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties.
- Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
- Looked for signs of fraud or coercion and refused notarization.
- Updated journal with names and dates for permanent record.
Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title
Brentwood, CA
06.2010 - 11.2019
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within [Number] hours of receiving purchase agreement.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies and return of recorded documents.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Worked with title group to resolve issues such as easements, lot splits and bankruptcies.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
- Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
- Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
Escrow Assistant
First American Title
Pleasanton, CA
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
- Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
- Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
- Prepared estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
- Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within 1 hours of receiving purchase agreement.
- Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
- Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
Escrow Offier
Financial Title Company
Pleasanton, CA
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within [Number] hours of receiving purchase agreement.
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies and return of recorded documents.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Worked with title group to resolve issues such as easements, lot splits and bankruptcies.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
- Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
Escrow Assistant
Alliance Title Company
Pleasanton, CA
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
- Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
- Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
- Prepared estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
- Studied and clarified buyer, seller and lender instructions to determine escrow requirements.
- Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
- Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within 1 hours of receiving purchase agreement.
Education
Certificate - Medical/Billing/Coding Specialist - Medical Insurance Coding
Heald College
Concord06.2009
High School Diploma -
Liberty Union High School
Brentwood06.1994
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Company Standards
- Organizational Systems
- Client Inquiries
- Business Correspondence
- Status Updates
- Customer Support Needs Assessment
- Clerical Support
- Office Organization
- Purchase Orders
- Customer Relationships
- Customer Satisfaction
- Procedures Scheduling
- Wire Transfer
- Digital Databases
- Outbound Calls
- Bank Deposits
- Sales Transactions
- Industry Best Practices
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Notary Public
A. Abrew Notary Services
11.2019 - Current
Escrow Officer
Old Republic Title
06.2010 - 11.2019
Escrow Assistant
First American Title
01.2009 - 05.2010
Escrow Offier
Financial Title Company
07.2006 - 09.2008
Escrow Assistant
Alliance Title Company
09.2002 - 06.2006
Certificate - Medical/Billing/Coding Specialist - Medical Insurance Coding
Heald College
High School Diploma -
Liberty Union High School
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