Kendra Grieco
SEATTLE,WA
Summary
Senior escrow officer or Limited practice officer with 3+ years of title company escrow experience to facilitate closing process from acceptance of purchase contract through issuance of title insurance policy. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within escrow and title industry. Completes property transactions while delivering high level of expertise and impressive customer service to clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Escrow Officer/ LPO
Rainier Title
SEATTLE, WA
06.2019 - Current
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
- Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies and return of recorded documents.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Managed real estate closing process in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements.
- Worked with title group to resolve issues such as easements, lot splits and bankruptcies.
- Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
- Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
SEATTLE, WA
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
Head Baker
The London Plane
SEATTLE, WA
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed training, disciplining and motivating a team of 6 bakers.
- Developed unique recipes and confections according to monthly requirements from the wholesale accounts.
- Oversaw budgets and cost controls to maintain efficient operations and to keep food costs below 20%.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
Executive Pastry Chef
Fiola
Washington, DC
06.2011 - 01.2016
- Trained and mentored team of 4 apprentice bakers and pastry chef's to maintain product quality and restaurant reputation.
- Compiled working specifications and food cost estimates for new products to broaden pastry offerings.
- Maintained pastry-making equipment in good working order and replaced machinery when required to meet quality standards.
- Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Engaged with customers and press to encouraged media engagement for the pastry department.
- Nominated for "Best Pastry Chef" a RAMWY award - Washington DC awards for restaurants.
- Long Listed for James Beard Awards present in 2016
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA05.2006
Anthropology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA10.2004
Skills
- Escrow Management
- Legal Requirements
- Professional Relationships
- High-Volume Environments
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Oral and Written Comprehension
- Commercial Real Estate
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Passed the limited practice officer exam with Washington state bar February 2021
Timeline
Senior Escrow Officer/ LPO
Rainier Title
06.2019 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
05.2018 - 06.2019
Head Baker
The London Plane
12.2016 - 05.2018
Executive Pastry Chef
Fiola
06.2011 - 01.2016
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Anthropology
Pennsylvania State University
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