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Nora Torres

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Personable seasoned Senior Escrow Officer with extensive experience in Real Estate Title and Closing, Default Operations and Title Operations. Collaborating with clients, promptly identifying needs and recommending products and services to accomplish clients' goals. Strong communicator focused on delivering outstanding customer care. Results-driven with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Adept at handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate-IC Deal Fulfillment and Support

BMO Commercial Bank
10.2022 - Current
  • Input 200 to 300 monthly credit applications for all Business Units within Equipment Finance Division into origination system with high accuracy
  • Review and clear pre-credit exceptions on applications in a timely manner by obtaining additional information Sales or other sources.
  • Effectively managed multiple priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
  • Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.

Senior Escrow Officer

Zillow Closing Services
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed 5 to 8 closing daily, effectively managed incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers. Increased efficiency in closing process by implementing electronic document management system for easier access to important files
  • Maintained strict adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices when handling sensitive client information and funds during the escrow process.
  • Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
  • Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
  • Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.

Application Entry Specialist

Bank Of The West
09.2019 - 03.2020

Stewart Title Company

TITLE RESOLUTION TEAM LEAD
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for Title Commitment and Identifying any and all issues which will prevent insurable title.
  • Strong organizational skills, accuracy and thoroughness, good
    written communication and presentation skills.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement, driving continuous process enhancements for resolution team.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for team members,
    fostering results-driven work environment.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best
    practices and approaches to problem-solving in complex situations.
  • Responsible for default services on a National Level including pre and post foreclosure, REO and Deed in Lieu.

Bank of America

Mortgage Servicing Team Manager
06.2008 - 06.2014

Responsible for the title and closing operations for default services on a National Level including pre and post foreclosure, REO and Deed in Lieu.
• Direct management of multiple teams supporting default curative, escrow closings and post- closing.
• Established processes and workflows to support title curative and closing production emphasizing on improved performance, reduced timelines and increased overall efficiencies.
• Recruited, developed and trained operation managers, title, curative, closing specialists and associates. Specialized in empowerment and building highly productive teams.
• Managed Client Service Level Agreement performance to obtain positive scorecards.
• Prepared weekly reporting, scorecard reviews and weekly reconciliation. Established daily/weekly goals to drive production and overall performance.
• Participating in weekly calls with clients, internal teams and vendors to reduce turn times and address escalated complex issues.
• Managed Communications with clients and vendors for escalated items

Education

High School Diploma -

Andress High School
El Paso, Texas
06.1979

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Supervision
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Associate-IC Deal Fulfillment and Support

BMO Commercial Bank
10.2022 - Current

Senior Escrow Officer

Zillow Closing Services
03.2020 - 06.2022

Application Entry Specialist

Bank Of The West
09.2019 - 03.2020

Stewart Title Company

TITLE RESOLUTION TEAM LEAD
06.2014 - 02.2018

Bank of America

Mortgage Servicing Team Manager
06.2008 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Andress High School
Nora Torres