Knowledgeable Escrow Officer with 27 years of escrow industry experience. Well-versed in real estate contracts, lender and title requirements. Detail-oriented and thorough with excellent analytical and independent thinking skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Escrow Officer/LPO
Chicago Title
Everett, WA
2015 - Current
Managed a team of 4 and implemented a mentor system with existing assistants to bring them to LPO status.
Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer needs.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Escrow Officer/LPO
CW Title
Seattle, WA
2012 - 2015
Opened incoming orders and set up escrow files within 1 hour of receiving purchase agreement.
Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
Assistant Manager/LPO
Premier Escrow
Lynnwood, WA
1999 - 2012
Coordinated and distributed disclosures, schedules and other closing documents.
Researched titles and managed clearing process.
Identified title encumbrances and detailed plans for correcting issues and clearing titles for planned changes.
Prepared closing disclosures, post-closing records and disbursements.
Escrow Assistant
John Wagner Escrow
Seattle, WA
1997 - 1999
Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
Followed-up on status of releases, policies and return of recorded documents.
Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
Escrow Assistant
Ballard Escrow
Seattle, WA
1995 - 1997
Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
Education
Chemistry/ Animal Science
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Associate of Arts -
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA
06.1993
Skills
Multitask with high efficiency
Mentor and train staff with high level of success
Create systems and procedures to increase revenue and reduce liability
Complaint Handling and resolutions
Accomplishments
Limited Practice Officer license ~ since 1998
Escrow Officer license ~ since 2005 (currently inactive, renewed yearly)