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Tammy Dykema

Polo,IL

Summary

Detail-focused professional in real estate documentation with a knack for delivering high-quality work efficiently. Skilled in title examination, abstract preparation, and property research. Excel in time management, accuracy, and problem-solving to meet strict deadlines. Strong communicator and team player, adept at collaborating effectively across departments to achieve common goals. Experienced professional successful at reviewing and documents to assess completeness and integrity for use. Diligent about examining all details, compiling accurate results and providing expert recommendations. Seek to bring several years of relevant experience and take on challenging new role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Remote Title Curative Specialist

Navy Federal Title Services May 2020 to Oct 2022
Sterling, VA
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth investigations into property ownership history.
  • Reviewed title documents to identify potential title issues and determine appropriate action.
  • Collaborated with local officials in order to resolve any outstanding issues that could impact a property's title status.
  • Examined chain of title to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, underwriters, lenders and other parties involved in transaction.

Remote Collections Manager

Discover Financial Services, DFS
, Utah
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Analyzed customer payment trends and developed strategies to reduce overdue accounts.
  • Reached out to customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Resolved escalated disputes between customers and the company concerning collections matters.

Operations Manager

Sauk Valley Title Company
Sterling, IL
03.2015 - 05.2020
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Collaborated with attorneys, underwriters, lenders and other parties involved in transaction.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Conducted refinance and purchase closing.
  • Title Commitment preparation

Title Searcher/Examiner

H.B. Wilkinson Title
Dixon, IL
11.2005 - 03.2015
  • Evaluated potential risks associated with transferring title of property.
  • Compiled data from multiple sources including county recorders offices into commitment binder.
  • Collaborated with attorneys, lenders, appraisers and other parties involved in the transaction process.
  • Developed strategies for resolving difficult cases involving conflicting claims to property titles.
  • Analyzed public records, such as deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements and other documents for accuracy.
  • Trained office staff and title examiners
  • Title Commitment preparation

Education

Business Administration And Management

Highland Community College
Freeport, IL

Business Administration And Management

Spoon River Community College
Macomb, IL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Title clearance techniques and the closing process
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Problem anticipation and resolution
  • Title curative resolution
  • Land records interpretation
  • Title examination and commitment preparation

Timeline

Remote Title Curative Specialist

Navy Federal Title Services May 2020 to Oct 2022
08.2024 - Current

Remote Collections Manager

Discover Financial Services, DFS
02.2023 - 08.2024

Operations Manager

Sauk Valley Title Company
03.2015 - 05.2020

Title Searcher/Examiner

H.B. Wilkinson Title
11.2005 - 03.2015

Business Administration And Management

Highland Community College

Business Administration And Management

Spoon River Community College
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