Tia O. Buggs

Dynamic Escrow Manager with a successful history of driving monthly revenue growth at Sunbelt Title Agency through strategic business solicitation. Specializes in document organization and escrow management, leading teams to optimize operational efficiency. Possesses in-depth knowledge of mortgage practices and regulatory compliance, facilitating smooth and compliant real estate transactions.

• Certified Notary Public
• Certified Remote Online Notary
• Licensed Title Agent

Mobile, (407) 455-1626

• Remote Online Notary, Proof, Tallahassee, FL, 02/2024, Current, Facilitate remote online notary sessions for residential and retail transactions., Verify identity of signors prior to notarizing signatures., Ensure each document has been fully executed by signor, witnesses, and notary., Complete remote online notary sessions and notify owning office of completion., Insert journal entries regarding details of signing session.
• Commercial Escrow Officer, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Maitland, FL, 06/2022, 01/2024, Closed commercial escrow accounts by balancing and disbursing escrow funds., Prepared final settlement statements for closing in accordance with instructions from the title agent., Compiled closing documents for review and approval prior to disbursement., Initiated wire transfers to designated payees., Submitted closing documents electronically for recording in public records.
• Escrow Manager, Sunbelt Title Agency, Winter Park, FL, 07/2019, 05/2022, Managed day-to-day operation of 2 residential title offices within Central Florida region., Increased monthly revenue by soliciting business to the company’s real estate firm., Conducted interviews and implemented training of new hires., Attended weekly service manager meetings and monthly meetings with our company’s real estate firm., Prepared monthly reports entailing engagement with potential clients and other prospective business ideas., Completed team member yearly performance reviews to determine merit increases.
• Escrow Officer, First American Title Insurance Co., Winter Garden, FL, 04/2018, 06/2019, Processed and closed residential real estate escrow transactions., Determined escrow requirements by clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions., Satisfied all title requirements prior to the designated closing date., Facilitated execution of closing documents with each party involved., Balanced closing funds in accordance with lender’s Closing Disclosure.