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Kathleen Kleinhenz

Sumner,WA

Summary

Dynamic Commercial Escrow Officer with extensive experience, adept at managing complex transactions and resolving title issues. Proven expertise in legal document preparation and compliance, coupled with strong analytical problem-solving skills. Successfully trained teams, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in closing procedures while maintaining high standards.

Work History

Lead Escrow Officer

CW Title and Escrow
  • Assisted thousand of clients with document review and preparation and achieved number one in revenue.
  • Prepared legal documentation (using LPO license) and settlement statements for successful signing, E-recording and disbursement.
  • Trained teammates in the understanding of title searches and property assessments and escrow procedures in real estate transactions.
  • Identified and resolved title issues, preventing potential delays or cancellations of transactions.
  • Conducted thorough research on properties to confirm ownership, title status, and outstanding liens or encumbrances.
  • Managed up to 500 incoming calls, emails, and texts per day from clients.

Commercial Escrow Officer

Fidelity Title Company
  • Managed commercial escrow transactions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
  • Prepared and reviewed closing documents for accuracy and completeness prior to settlement.
  • Reviewed title reports to resolve issues related to title searches and liens.
  • Closed flight schools, airplanes, hangers, buildings, post offices, native hospital, businesses and transferred stock certificates.

Commercial Escrow Officer

First American Title Insurance Co
  • Collaborated with clients and real estate agents to facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Closed light rail systems currently being constructed in tri-county area with city and county officials.
  • Closed marina, boats, timber, and land assemblage transactions.
  • Taught WLTA Commercial title and escrow class with in-house counsel for continuing education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
12.1985

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of title regulations
  • Expertise in closing procedures
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks

Accomplishments

Closed light rail system currently being constructed in tri-county area with city and county officials; a marina with boats trucks, and club house; the Native Hospital in Anchorage, AK; and rural US Post Offices in AK.

Timeline

Lead Escrow Officer

CW Title and Escrow

Commercial Escrow Officer

Fidelity Title Company

Commercial Escrow Officer

First American Title Insurance Co

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

Pacific Lutheran University