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CATHERINE EDEN

Copperas Cove,Texas

Summary

Legal Assistant/Escrow Officer who goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale. Legal Assistant/ Escrow Assistant who achieves high levels of customer satisfaction. Trustworthy individual who enjoys working in a customer-focused work environment. Offers strong knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel. Dependable and punctual with outstanding mathematical aptitude. Motivated individual possessing a strong commitment to quality customer service coupled with superb communication skills. Builds customer loyalty by effectively resolving problems and quickly processing transactions. Professional phone etiquette, excellent communication skills, database management articulate and well-spoken. Customer service-oriented accurate and detailed excellent planner and coordinator. Works well under pressure. Accounting familiarity, Invoice processing, advanced clerical knowledge, multi-line phone proficiency. Travel administration, spreadsheet management, report analysis. Offers skills in problem solving, knowledge of database administration and background in office process improvement. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in leadership position focused on supporting fast-paced offices. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Escrow Assistant

Land Exchange Abstract & Title
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
  • Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
  • 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.
  • Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
  • Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
  • Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
  • Prepared estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
  • Followed-up on status of releases, policies, and return of recorded documents.
  • Studied and clarified buyer, seller and lender instructions to determine escrow requirements.
  • Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
  • Documented security transactions such as purchases, sales and conversions to create in-depth database of clients and transactions completed.
  • Developed strategies to improve processes and reduce costs.

Legal Assistant

Carothers Law Office, PC
12.2019 - Current
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Perform general administrative work in support of the organization’s highest echelon ensuring continuity of business.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Meet or beat deadlines and multitask prioritizing organizational needs.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all privileged/accessed information.
  • Team player that is equipped to work as part of team prioritizing tasks and ensuring goals are met, as well as working independently to achieve goals.
  • Performs data analysis, present and summarize data, and develop and review leadership presentations.
  • Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Commercial Lending Assistant

First National Bank Texas
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Embraced growth and excellence-oriented atmosphere to support bank-wide initiatives.
  • Supported complete and accurate loan file documentation.
  • Developed lending and deposit business for company.
  • Analyzed and underwrote requests for new loans and loan renewals.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
  • Communicated acceptance or rejection to applicants via mail, email, telephone or personal consultations.
  • Produced and submitted completed loan packages to title and escrow professionals.
  • Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Dean

Online High School, Central Texas College
11.2015 - 07.2017
  • Answered and quickly redirected up to 25 calls per hour
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events
  • Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
  • Experience in the operation of Elucian Colleague, Etrieve and Eagle Self Service applications as necessary to support division operations.

Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.

New Accounts Representative

Extraco Banks
09.2002 - 08.2006
  • Presented new and additional products and services to existing customers.
  • Keyed customer contact information and payment data into system carefully observing corporate confidentiality procedures.
  • Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problem escalated.
  • Approached prospective clients through cold calling and emails to meet sales targets.
  • Used targeted questioning strategies to discover insight on prospect needs and requirements.
  • Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds and securities.
  • Backed up teller team by handling needs of new and existing customers at main counter.
  • Informed customers of procedures for applying for services such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks and certificates of deposit.

Education

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen
12.2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove, Texas
2002

Skills

  • Fund Accounting Software
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Student Records
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Support
  • Activity Organization
  • Parent Communication
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Travel Accommodations
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

Escrow Assistant

Land Exchange Abstract & Title
01.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Carothers Law Office, PC
12.2019 - Current

Commercial Lending Assistant

First National Bank Texas
07.2017 - 12.2019

Dean

Online High School, Central Texas College
11.2015 - 07.2017

New Accounts Representative

Extraco Banks
09.2002 - 08.2006

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Central Texas College

High School Diploma - undefined

Copperas Cove High School
CATHERINE EDEN