Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Education Licensing
Certification
Timeline
Debbie Jo Hatahet

Debbie Jo Hatahet

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background in property title examination and research, seeking an examining or abstracting position within the title industry. Proven ability to identify and resolve title issues, ensuring clear and marketable titles. Highly valued for collaborative approach to teamwork and unwavering commitment to achieving accurate and thorough results. Possessing key skills in document analysis, legal compliance, and problem-solving, dedicated to contributing to the success of any organization in the title industry.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Title Examiner

Chicago Title Insurance Agency
03.2021 - Current
  • Abstracting, examining, preparation and issuance of commercial commitments for all counties in the State of Michigan, along with review of objection letters, issuing proformas and assisting the national title division when requested
  • Proficient in SoftPro, RamQuest, Title Point, Data Trace, and Laredo as well as County Register's online software

Title Examiner

Amrock Title Insurance Company
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Examined working remotely on the national Attorney Opinions Team which encompasses the states of AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, GA, LA, MA, NC, NV, SC, UT, WV for the Quicken Loans account as well as working on other queues when requested performing residential examining using Amrock's proprietary software

Title Examiner and Abstractor/Backup Closer

Transnation Title Agency
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Abstracting, examining and issuance of commitments for Alger, Baraga and Marquette counties in the Upper Peninsula along with examination and issue of commitments for the remainder of the counties in the Upper Peninsula region services
  • Train new examiner(s)
  • Back-up closing officer as needed

Assistant Manager/Title Examiner/Closer

Superior Title Insurance Agency
08.2003 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: This title company is owned by a law firm and the title examiners are attorneys, the company tends to be involved in the transactions in the local market that are either complex or more sensitive in nature due to the law firm's reputation in the Marquette area
  • Provide all the paperwork necessary for the settlement of a real estate transaction as mandated by federal guidelines for settlement agents and the company's underwriter
  • This includes the preparation of the Settlement Statement, overseeing the execution of loan documents, the collection of the funds needed to consummate the transaction as well as the disbursement of the funds to the proper parties along with providing all the other multiple services required to settle a real estate transaction
  • Aware and understand some of the procedures mandated by statute in the area of family law and/or bankruptcy in order to properly close certain real estate transaction as necessary
  • Well versed in the myriad of details mandated by statute regarding business entities and real estate ownership in order to properly close certain real estate transactions
  • Prepare commitments and policies from examiner notes with little direction from examiner
  • Ensure all pertinent language is included in both the requirements and exceptions to insure the status of the title appropriately
  • Perform searches of the record on Laredo as needed to solve problems/answer questions for both the title side and law side of the firm
  • Provide output of title insurance commitments and policies with accuracy and in a timely manner
  • This includes deciphering of examiners notes and typing up the commitment and/or policy in the proper format, ensuring all pertinent language is included in said commitment/policy
  • Train all incoming new employees hired by the Title Office
  • This title company is owned by a law firm and the title examiners are attorneys, the company tends to be involved in the transactions in the local market that are either complex or more sensitive in nature due to the law firm's reputation in the Marquette area

Medical Transcriptionist

U.S. Transcription, Inc.
05.2009 - 03.2010
  • Transcription of reports which includes emergency room reports, procedure notes, outpatient clinic notes, Cancer Center notes, H&Ps, discharge summaries, cardiac cath reports, and letters for a midsized Midwestern hospital
  • I am proficient in following either BOS3 or BOS2 formatting

Medical Transcriptionist and Medical Editor, Acute Care

MedQuist, Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2009
  • Transcription of reports which includes consultations for all specialties, H&Ps, discharge summaries, cardiac catheterizations and other cardiac diagnostic tests, sleep studies, EEGs, clinic notes and operative reports
  • My primary account was a teaching hospital and also a level I trauma center with 625 beds along with an oncology clinic
  • This account includes a large number of ESLs and fast dictators

Bookkeeper

Father Marquette Schools, Marquette, MI Endowment Fund
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Prepare financial reports along with marketing reports regarding the status of the endowment fund
  • Prepare and send out all invoices as needed
  • Set up the automatic withdrawals and process the credit card donations as needed
  • Set up and maintain a database on ACT software of all donors that have pledged along with other names as indicated by the Endowment Committee
  • Attend the monthly Endowment Committee meetings

Accountant/Analyst

Satellite Services, Inc.
06.2002 - 08.2003
  • Responsible for the G/L accounting for the Department of Labor (Job Corps) side of the business in the corporate office of a government contractor; including preparation of all A/R invoices for our customers, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, processing of journal entries, and review of all payroll and taxes
  • Provided statistical analysis for our Job Corps contract including preparation and dissemination of graphs and charts prepared in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Assisted the Marketing Department on our Department of the Defense side of the business in the preparation of the cost accounting and analysis portion of proposals for new contracts by reviewing the method in which the billing was proposed to ensure it followed the accounting practices of the company
  • Responsible for the preparation and dissemination of all the budgets for the Job Corps side of the business

Accounts Payable Clerk

Satellite Services, Inc.
12.2000 - 06.2002
  • Responsible for all vendor payments and activities in Accounts Payable for approximately 10 sites located nationwide
  • This included resolving issues regarding shipments received, duplicate shipments and invoices as well as incorrectly priced billings
  • Processed and coordinated the credit application process for all of the sites in the company
  • Provided backup on an as-needed basis to the marketing group with the formatting and production of proposals
  • Responsible for the ordering of supplies and distribution of the outgoing and incoming mail for the Corporate Office as well as sharing the answering of the phones

Accounts Payable Clerk/Temporary Employee at the Empire Mine

Manpower, Inc.
02.2000 - 12.2000
  • Responsible for all vendors 'A-N' as well as all trucking freight invoices in the Accounts Payable position at the Empire Mine
  • This includes resolving issues regarding shipments received, duplicate shipments and invoices as well as incorrectly priced billings
  • Provided support as the backup payroll clerk for the hourly employees at the Empire Mine
  • Coordinated all of the summer vacation hiring of college students for both the Empire and Tilden Mines
  • Upon registration with Manpower, tested at the 'Master Level' for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and at the 'Proficient Level' for Access

Business Analyst/Information Analyst

CIBC Oppenheimer Corp.
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Monitored and provided financial reporting for the Real Estate Group in the Investment Bank, which at its peak, contained approximately 300 construction loans totaling close to US$3 billion in assets for the Bank
  • Provided database reporting in Access and Paradox to various operational groups and upper management
  • This included add-on applications in Paradox and the implementation of several new applications in Access
  • Provided backroom processing of real estate construction loans which included the monitoring of leases for retail loans, processing draw requests and coordination with outside consultants and attorneys
  • Maintained records and procedures for both internal and external auditors
  • Responsible for all human resource activities in the Chicago office as well as various office manager duties
  • Unofficial liaison for software problems in the Chicago office; and assisted the Information Systems person with software upgrades

Administrative Assistant

CIBC Oppenheimer Corp.
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Provided secretarial duties to a senior officer which included managing a calendar and coordinating travel arrangements as well as coordinated and managed several annual conferences and events, including some out-of-state events
  • Produced reports and charts as well as marketing books in format needed

Facilities Coordinator

The A. Epstein Companies
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Managed a 9-story, multi-tenant commercial building which included office manager tasks and duties as well as acting as a liaison between service staff, vendors and upper management

Education

Licensed Resident Producer -

State of Michigan Department of Insurance And Financial Services
04.2017

Accounting Certificate -

American Institute of Banking, Chicago, IL
01.1997

M.A. - Family & Community Counseling

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
01.1995
degree not completed

B.A. - Psychology

University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
01.1989

Skills

  • Skilled in Commitment and Policy Production
  • Proficient in Property Law Concepts
  • Thorough Knowledge of Industry and Underwriting Guidelines
  • Survey Review
  • Real Estate Closing Expertise
  • Proficient in SoftPro, RamQuest, Title Point, Data Trace, and MicroSoft products
  • Expert in Register of Deed records searches, both online and in person
  • Adept at Using Net Deed Plotter survey drawing software
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Title Curative Resolution Expertise
  • Creative Solutions Development
  • Critical Analysis Skills
  • Adept at Managing Multiple Responsibilities
  • Clear Interpersonal Communication
  • Effective Organizational Skills
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Managed several multi-site/multi-county projects
  • Created templates and procedures for the commitment and policy process
  • Created a tracking procedure for policies and closings
  • Standardized language and created cheat-sheets for use in the commitment process

Education Licensing

  • 04/01/17, Licensed Resident Producer - Michigan, State of Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
  • 01/01/94 - 12/31/97, Accounting Certificate, American Institute of Banking, Chicago IL
  • 01/01/96, Securities Broker Licensing, Series 7 License (no longer current), Series 24 License (no longer current)
  • 01/01/92 - 12/31/95, M.A., Family & Community Counseling (degree not completed), Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
  • 01/01/89, B.A., Psychology, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Certification

  • Michigan Resident Producers license
  • Notary Public

Timeline

Commercial Title Examiner - Chicago Title Insurance Agency
03.2021 - Current
Title Examiner - Amrock Title Insurance Company
06.2020 - 02.2021
Title Examiner and Abstractor/Backup Closer - Transnation Title Agency
06.2018 - 06.2020
Medical Transcriptionist - U.S. Transcription, Inc.
05.2009 - 03.2010
Medical Transcriptionist and Medical Editor, Acute Care - MedQuist, Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2009
Bookkeeper - Father Marquette Schools, Marquette, MI Endowment Fund
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Manager/Title Examiner/Closer - Superior Title Insurance Agency
08.2003 - 06.2018
Accountant/Analyst - Satellite Services, Inc.
06.2002 - 08.2003
Accounts Payable Clerk - Satellite Services, Inc.
12.2000 - 06.2002
Accounts Payable Clerk/Temporary Employee at the Empire Mine - Manpower, Inc.
02.2000 - 12.2000
Business Analyst/Information Analyst - CIBC Oppenheimer Corp.
01.1992 - 01.1998
Administrative Assistant - CIBC Oppenheimer Corp.
01.1990 - 01.1992
Facilities Coordinator - The A. Epstein Companies
01.1985 - 01.1990
American Institute of Banking - Accounting Certificate,
Northeastern Illinois University - M.A., Family & Community Counseling
University of Illinois - B.A., Psychology
  • Michigan Resident Producers license
  • Notary Public
State of Michigan Department of Insurance And Financial Services - Licensed Resident Producer,
Debbie Jo Hatahet