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AdministrativeAssistant

DeMeatra Riser

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Escrow and Real Estate transaction specialist with years of experience in the areas of customer service handling title commitments, tax certificates, surveys, chain of titles, mortgage fundings, surveys and closing statements. I am highly motivated, energetic, focused team player with proven ability in maintaining a high-volume workload. I am proficient at multi-tasking, able to meet deadlines as required.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Life, Hope and Change
12.2023 - 12.2025

Warmly greeted clients, managed intake processes, and answered phone calls.

•Scheduling meetings, book appointments, coordinate room availability/rooms for training

•Prepare, scan, file, and organize client records, treatment plans and reports

•Make client calls, assist with paperwork, handle mail, faxes, data entry, ordering supplies and maintain general office organization

  • Assisted in managing schedules and coordinating appointments for team members

REO Specialist

Vendor Connect
12.2014 - 05.2020
  • Review Contracts and open orders for clients
  • Work with seller(VA,USDA) and asset managers to set closing times with buyers
  • Managed property acquisition and disposition processes to streamline operations
  • Conducted detailed property inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Work with asset managers, vendors, real estate agents and attorneys to coordinate closings and audit/prepare ALTA/CD for approval
  • Request wire funds when having a deficit closing
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive database of REO properties for efficient tracking. Update spreadsheets/reports for weekly distribution
  • Check for accuracy for taxes, broker bill invoices, premium endorsements, review counter offers and assist with curative title issues as needed

National Relocation Closer

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
09.2010 - 12.2014
  • Facilitated smooth relocation closing process with local agents
  • Send out relocation closing instructions and deed packages to local agents and attorneys
  • Act as a liaison for relocation customers and local agents
  • Review and approve HUDs against equity closing statements
  • Request wire funds on properties with outstanding balances at closing
  • Review broker expense reports against invoices to ensure accuracy
  • Coordinated communication between buyers, sellers, and lenders to streamline transactions efficiently
  • Reviewed title documents for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively
  • Review and interpret contracts for seller concessions
  • Respond to inquiries from local offices and attorneys to resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain monthly closing reports and closing matrix

Sr. Post-Closing Auditor

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
10.2008 - 09.2010
  • Responsible for clearing and managing title exceptions and requirements
  • Examined documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance to specific standards
  • Ensure recordable instruments were in the required recordable format
  • Enforced quality in accordance with underwriting and current regulations and policies
  • Developed and maintained relationships with lenders
  • Conducted thorough post-closing audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Reviewed closing documents for accuracy and completeness, resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Trained junior auditors on best practices for documentation review and compliance standards.

Escrow Assistant

Chicago Title
05.1998 - 10.2008

Receptionist: Handled inbound and outbound calls via switchboard system

  • Receptionist: Handle inbound and outbound calls by switchboard system.
  • Stocked/restocked office supplies
  • Received and distributed mail/packages
  • Log and label new real estate folders
  • Accounting/Bank deposit



  • Escrow Assistant: Opened new orders , prepared and delivered title commitments, chain of title
  • Schedule closing
  • Pre-worked HUD settlement statement
  • Funded closed files with lenders; prepared builder and lender documents
  • Order tax information, payoffs, surveys and ICL
  • Verify tax, HOA certificates and evidence of insurance
  • Handle accounts receivables and deposits
  • Recorded all pertinent legal documents
  • Served as a liaison for clients, surveyors, builders/sellers, realtors, lenders and buyers for smooth closings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westbury High
Houston, TX

Skills

Excellent leadership and team player

Certification

Board Certified Christian Counselor

Notary Republic

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Life, Hope and Change
12.2023 - 12.2025

REO Specialist

Vendor Connect
12.2014 - 05.2020

National Relocation Closer

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
09.2010 - 12.2014

Sr. Post-Closing Auditor

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
10.2008 - 09.2010

Escrow Assistant

Chicago Title
05.1998 - 10.2008

High School Diploma -

Westbury High
DeMeatra Riser