Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas for improvement in organizational operations.
Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
Monitored legislative changes that could affect the organization's operations.
Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
Worked with insurance underwriter to Implement a streamlined in-house construction disbursement process.
Production Manager
TitleSmart, Inc.
White Bear Lake, MN
10.2018 - 12.2021
Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Managed 20+ employees effectively and efficiently to insure all production departments were fully operational during covid.
Worked with General Counsel as liaison to the closing department to help perform risk assessment on complex closing issues.
Title Examiner
TitleSmart, Inc.
White Bear Lake, MN
09.2016 - 10.2018
Reviewed and analyzed legal documents such as deeds, title abstracts, mortgages, judgments, liens and plats to determine ownership of real estate.
Conducted research in public records including county courthouses, registries of deeds and other applicable sources for title information.
Examined chain of title to identify issues or defects that may affect marketability of the property.
Interpreted state statutes related to real estate law, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and other relevant laws affecting titles.
Prepared title commitments with detailed descriptions of outstanding encumbrances affecting a property's title status.
Executive Title, LLC
Maple Grove, MN/Savage, MN
Maple Grove
02.2016 - 08.2016
Management of Production, Final Policy and Recording Departments, including systems and processes, and all employees within
Lead Examiner for Residential and Commecial Departments
Review of monthly reporting, including P & L, to develop procedures and processes aimed at increasing productivity and profitability
Issue COR and LOIs as requested
Implemented and enforced five day turnaround on title commitments, and many other new processes that improved performance.
Burnet Title
Edina, MN
Edina
09.2005 - 02.2016
Analyze and examine real estate titles to ascertain legal conditions of property ownership, resolve encumbrances to title and determine the ability to insure property, while adhering to underwriter standards and requirements
Detail-oriented negotiating with closers and attorneys, resolving sensitive and high-impact issues and optimizing outcomes for all parties
End to end accountability and ownership of the exam process, implement process changes and employ critical thinking skills and situational diagnosis to evaluate changes.
Burnet Title
Edina, MN
Edina
03.2001 - 09.2005
Audit property lien records and state, county and subcontractor documents ensuring timely payment of claims and resolution of any concerns
Accountable for construction disbursements to multiple parties, exceeding turnaround time expectations
Point of contact for all parties in business relating to new construction properties.
Burnet Title
Edina, MN
Edina
12.2000 - 03.2001
Working directly with title examiners to exceed expectations related to title commitment data entry
Using best judgement to make necessary and beneficial changes to essential documents
Back-up / On Call customer service coordinator and receptionist.
Skills
Beta Test Group member – assessment of new software systems and platforms
Computer Proficiency - Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point; 70 WPM 10 years experience with SoftPro, iClosings, Orbit and Landshark title engines, and state and county websites
Exceptional professional communication skills using email, phone and written mediums
Extensive customer service experience, allowing me to work successfully with all types of customers (internal and external) in all situations