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ERIC BLUME

Columbia

Summary

Experienced transaction professional with a proven track record of successfully overseeing complex deals and ensuring smooth operations. Adept in risk management, contract negotiation, and financial analysis. Recognized for ability to effectively collaborate with teams and adapt to changing demands, consistently delivering high-impact results. Known for reliability and strategic thinking in high-pressure environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Transaction Manager

EquipmentShare.com Inc
07.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed, analyzed and drafted transaction specific legal documentation.
  • Coordinated with legal and compliance teams to ensure all transactions adhered to regulatory standards, maintaining company integrity.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance, minimizing potential disputes or delays in closing transactions.
  • Resolved conflicts between parties involved in transactions through effective mediation and negotiation techniques, ensuring successful outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Managed complex transactions for high-profile clients, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments within the organization such as finance, legal, and operations to ensure seamless end-to-end transaction execution.
  • Oversaw a portfolio of multiple concurrent transactions, effectively balancing priorities and deadlines to complete all tasks on schedule.
  • Maintained a high level of expertise in relevant regulations surrounding transactions management by attending conferences and workshops regularly.
  • Trained junior team members on best practices in transaction management, enhancing overall team performance and efficiency.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with all parties to a transaction including, agents, brokers, lenders and title companies.

Associate Counsel

Continental Real Estate Services
10.2013 - Current
  • Reviewed documentation for errors and compliance with laws of various states and regions
  • Produced custom documents for the resolution of specific title related and closing requirements in real estate transactions
  • Interaction and negotiation with outside entities for the elimination of impediments to closing and the removal of conditions and exceptions listed within the title commitment

Title Examiner/Associate Counsel

Continental Title Company
09.2011 - 10.2013
  • Reviewed purchase, refinance, foreclosure and REO transactions for the purpose of producing title commitments and insuring that all issues associated with the status of the title to property were resolved
  • Reviewed and produced documentation for the resolution of clouds on title
  • Advised and oversaw title resolution procedures and processes
  • Reviewed and approved all Deeds of conveyance of REO property in Missouri and Kansas

Owner/Manager

Archer Title Company, L.L.C.
10.2006 - 08.2011
  • Managed Title Insurance Company
  • Prepared business plans and budget projections and obtained business loan for establishing a new business
  • Established relationships with title insurance underwriters
  • Searched the public record, conducted real estate closings, managed information technology, insured compliance with statutory and regulatory mandates
  • Drafted and produced custom documents for clients
  • Handled all customer inquiries
  • Performed all book keeping tasks and managed staff, including hiring, firing and scheduling

Underwriting Counsel

Guaranty Land Title Insurance, Inc.
09.2002 - 08.2006
  • Researched the public record and performed title searches
  • Conducted real estate closings
  • Document review and production for 32 offices
  • Facilitated 1031 Exchange transactions and drafted documentation for said transactions
  • Title insurance commitment and final policy production
  • Quality assurance review of title searches and internal documentation
  • Provided advisory services for 32 offices pertaining to title insurance issues and customer inquiries

Manager

Ozark Land Title
11.2001 - 05.2002
  • Managed and performed all aspects of title company daily operations

Associate Attorney

Curran & Associates
08.2000 - 11.2001
  • Conducted real property title searches, researched county land records, drafted title commitments, and Real Estate closings
  • Negotiated Real Estate Transactions and drafted Contracts, Easements, Exchange Agreements, Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust
  • Drafted all documentation for condominium project development, pleadings, interrogatories, trusts, wills, powers of attorney

Youth Specialist

Missouri Division of Youth Services
09.1993 - 07.1997
  • Supervised and managed activities of 12 clients on a daily basis
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
  • Presented workshops in areas such as values clarification, self-esteem, abandonment and social skills

Education

J. D. -

University of Missouri School of Law
Columbia, Missouri
05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Government

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Missouri
05.1993

99 Credit Hours -

University of Nebraska
05.1992

Skills

  • Closing process facilitation
  • Transaction management
  • Legal document interpretation and drafting
  • Problem-solving
  • Transaction documentation and revision
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Communication between parties and internal departements
  • Detail-oriented

Military Service

Army Reserve, 111th JAG, 08/87, 05/92, Legal Specialist E4, Assisted Army Attorneys in preparation and research of cases and Uniform Military Code presented to the unit for prosecution., Prepared wills and powers of attorney for soldiers departing for Operation Desert Storm., Squad Leader, Honor Guard, Army Achievement Medal, Honor Graduate, Legal Specialist Refresher Course, Fort Hood, Texas

Timeline

Property Transaction Manager

EquipmentShare.com Inc
07.2021 - Current

Associate Counsel

Continental Real Estate Services
10.2013 - Current

Title Examiner/Associate Counsel

Continental Title Company
09.2011 - 10.2013

Owner/Manager

Archer Title Company, L.L.C.
10.2006 - 08.2011

Underwriting Counsel

Guaranty Land Title Insurance, Inc.
09.2002 - 08.2006

Manager

Ozark Land Title
11.2001 - 05.2002

Associate Attorney

Curran & Associates
08.2000 - 11.2001

Youth Specialist

Missouri Division of Youth Services
09.1993 - 07.1997

Bachelor of Science - Political Science/Government

Northwest Missouri State University

99 Credit Hours -

University of Nebraska

J. D. -

University of Missouri School of Law
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