Amy Tankersley
Summary
Dynamic, creative professional with more than three decades of experience in writing, editing, content creation, educational program development, marcom, public relations, social media and more
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President/Director of Education & Industry Relations
Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Produced newsletters, training materials, sales and marketing collateral, webinars, seminars, networking events and other tools for professionals in the title insurance and settlement services marketplace
- Produced national continuing education (CE) and continuing legal education (CLE) webinars and live, in-person seminars for title insurance professionals and real estate attorneys nationwide. Topics included: Cybersecurity trends and concerns; digital closings; claims trends and prevention; federal and state regulatory compliance; and fundamental title topics
- Managed Doma Academy, the company's proprietary, online CE/CLE platform for independent title agent and settlement attorney customers
- Managed internal and external communications for the company, including press releases, and cultivated Doma's social media presence
- Managed Doma's AgentMarketplace vendor referral program, trade association membership and leadership, and media outreach
Industry & Vendor Relations Manager
Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Vetted and partnered with industry service providers to offer independent title agents, escrow professionals and settlement attorneys products and services to help them comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as title industry best practices, and fuel business growth
- Led a team that produced three regional, day-long seminars offering CE/CLE credit to title insurance professionals and real estate attorneys in many states; Doubled vendor sponsorships and guest speaking opportunities for the company year over year
- Nurtured Doma's relationships with industry trade groups and expanded leadership and event speaking opportunities for our associates
- Co-presented session on digital closings for the Minnesota Land Title Association's annual convention
Content Marketing Manager
States Title Holding, Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Created compelling content about the business of title insurance, relationships with real estate and mortgage lender customers and fintech innovation
- Produced special publications, blog articles and website content demonstrating the company's commitment to making real estate closings simpler and more affordable for consumers
- Authored a white paper, "Digital Closings Clear Final Hurdles," a white paper detailing the 20-year history and evolution of digital real estate closings, and the push in 2020 to authorize the use of remote online notarization to keep real estate closings flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Manager of Education and Research
North American Title Insurance, Inc. (NATIC)
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Produced three publications: LookingNorth, a bimonthly magazine focusing on news and trends in the title insurance, mortgage and real estate industries; Claims Connection, a bimonthly newsletter dissecting recent case law involving title insurance claims; and NewsLink, a bimonthly newsletter aimed at educating mortgage and real estate professionals on title insurance-related topics and news
- Created sales and marketing collateral for the company's Independent Agency Division
- Managed NATIC's Education department, producing CE/CLE seminars, webinars and other instructional tools for title agents, affiliated agents and settlement attorneys nationwide
- Led a team that launched NATIC University, a proprietary, online learning management system featuring my educational content
- Established NATIC's presence on social media and led social media marketing efforts
Owner
Swank Multimedia LLC
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Offered freelance editing, writing and marketing consulting services to a variety of clients, including Inman News, Dodd-Frank Update, RESPA News, The Title Report, The Legal Description, The Title Report, Valuation Review, Proclaim Justice, several local newspapers and small businesses
Chief Editor
Drug Discovery News
03.2008 - 12.2013
- Expanded a start-up monthly magazine into a full-service, international news organization focused on issues, trends and product news for drug development and discovery professionals across the globe
- Led a staff of writers, editors and sales representatives in producing a monthly magazine, bi-monthly e-newsletter, 24-7 website, companion website dedicated to cancer research news, a blog, a market research division, a special reports division and sponsored e-newsletters
Editor
October Research Corporation
07.2005 - 01.2008
- Served as editor of The Legal Description, the nation's leading provider of legal, legislative and regulatory analysis to the real estate settlement services/housing industry
- Also served as editor of The Title Report and RESPA News
- My industry-leading live coverage of the 2008 financial crisis, RESPA reform efforts, court trials, case law, legislation and regulation garnered a subscription renewal rate of more than 90 percent
- Founded the National Compliance Summit, a day-long continuing legal education seminar for real estate professionals
Private Sector Research Reporter
Construction News Corporation
10.2001 - 07.2005
- Researched and reported on construction leads for general contractors, architects, engineers and subcontractors in Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Michigan
News Editor - The Cauldron
Cleveland State University
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Produced news section of The Cauldron, Cleveland State University's semiweekly student newspaper, including on- and off-campus news
Reporter
The Plain Dealer
12.1992 - 09.1996
- Launched my journalism career at age 15 as an at-large correspondent for the Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper
- After being awarded a full college scholarship from the newspaper, I also completed a paid reporting internship in the Living department, covering Cleveland's bicentennial celebration, local events and arts and culture features
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2001
Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Publishing
- Marketing
- Internal and external communication
- Public relations
- Industry relations
- Legal and government affairs
- Educational program development
- Event planning
- Social media
- Digital media
- Corporate presentations
Affiliations
- American Land Title Association
- Several state land title associations
AWARDS
- 50 Most Fascinating Alumni, Cleveland State University, 2015
- MVP, Marketing & Education, North American Title Insurance, Inc., 2019
- MVP, Agency Operations, Doma Title Insurance, Inc., 2023
Timeline
Assistant Vice President/Director of Education & Industry Relations
Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
07.2022 - 10.2024
Industry & Vendor Relations Manager
Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
02.2021 - 07.2022
Content Marketing Manager
States Title Holding, Inc.
03.2020 - 02.2021
Manager of Education and Research
North American Title Insurance, Inc. (NATIC)
12.2016 - 03.2020
Owner
Swank Multimedia LLC
12.2013 - 12.2016
Chief Editor
Drug Discovery News
03.2008 - 12.2013
Editor
October Research Corporation
07.2005 - 01.2008
Private Sector Research Reporter
Construction News Corporation
10.2001 - 07.2005
News Editor - The Cauldron
Cleveland State University
09.1997 - 05.1998
Reporter
The Plain Dealer
12.1992 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication
Cleveland State University
Similar Profiles
Bonnie BlaisingBonnie Blaising
Compliance Auditor at Doma Title Insurance IncCompliance Auditor at Doma Title Insurance Inc
Gregory McDanielGregory McDaniel
Commercial Title Examiner at Doma Title Of California Fka North American TitleCommercial Title Examiner at Doma Title Of California Fka North American Title
Shannon M. AltusShannon M. Altus
ESCROW TRUST ACCOUNTING REPRESENTATIVE at Doma (Formally North American Title)ESCROW TRUST ACCOUNTING REPRESENTATIVE at Doma (Formally North American Title)