Deborah Kurtzeborn
West Plains,MO
Summary
Real estate operations and title management professional with 15+ years of experience in transaction coordination, REO operations, and team leadership. Proven ability to lead operational teams, manage complex real estate workflows, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and transaction success.
Background in education strengthens leadership, communication, and training capabilities that support scalable team performance and operational growth.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Manager
Continental Real Estate Services (Remote)
St Louis, Missouri
2021 - Current
- Led operational management of title and transaction workflows for REO and real estate portfolios.
- Managed and mentored a team of 12 professionals to enhance performance and quality control.
- Coordinated complex real estate transactions among agents, lenders, asset managers, and closing departments to ensure timely and accurate closings.
- Identified inefficiencies and implemented process improvements that streamlined title processing and reduced delays.
- Monitored productivity metrics to develop targeted strategies for enhancing team performance.
- Developed internal documentation and training processes to support scalable operations.
Elementary Education Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
2019 - 2021
- Collaborated with administrators and staff to improve student outcomes.
- Developed structured curriculum and data-driven instruction strategies.
- Built strong leadership and communication skills through classroom management and mentorship.
Title Specialist / REO Operations
Continental Real Estate Services
2012 - 2019
- Executed title searches and examinations for high-volume real estate transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Addressed title defects, lien issues, and documentation discrepancies, facilitating smooth transaction closures.
- Collaborated with agents, lenders, and asset managers to support end-to-end closing processes
- Supported high-volume transaction pipelines with strong accuracy and efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Skills
Real Estate Transactions
REO Operations
Title Examination
Process Improvement
Operational Strategy
Team Leadership
Workflow Optimization
Stakeholder Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision Making
Training & Team Development
Timeline
Title Manager
Continental Real Estate Services (Remote)
2021 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
2019 - 2021
Title Specialist / REO Operations
Continental Real Estate Services
2012 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri, St. Louis