Linda D. Pelton

*** ********* ***** ~ Edgewater, MD 21037

acgfrz@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 301-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Over 10 years of business management experience in the financial and legal

real estate industry.

An effective leader who sets a high standard of professional performance

and maintains outstanding customer relations.

WORK HISTORY:

Branch Manager-Lennar Corporation

February 2012-Present

Direct subdivision and raw land real estate transactions including complex

commercial, multi-site & residential settlements from open to close to

include preparation of all legal documents, coordination with attorneys,

lenders and insurers

Prepare and close larger scale commercial real estate transactions

including multiple properties, high scale cost, corporations and multiple

entities

Deal tactfully & effectively with attorneys and general counsel for various

entities & high level principals and individuals

Prepare complex closing instructions, agreements and reports

Manage a Branch of 10+ employees to maximize productivity and profitability

Plan, prioritize, supervise and review work of settlement officers and

support staff

Research publications, legal bulletins and legislative updates to keep

knowledge current with changing business policies and procedures

Settlement Officer

Self-employed-January 2008-February 2012

Processed and closed self-generated real estate transactions

Business Manager/Real Estate ALLEGIANCE TITLE & ESCROW, LTD. and THE LAW

OFFICES OF GARY E. DAVIS

September 1997-January 2008

Built and maintained business with profitability for more than 10 years

generating fee income of over more than Five Million Dollars

Consulted with attorney-underwriters to solve complex underwriting &

legal issues surrounding residential & commercial real property

Examined & analyzed title reports with extensive review of bankruptcy

& foreclosure filings to determine insurability for purposes of

underwriting Title Insurance

Conducted legal research & handled confidential information in a

sensitive manner

Utilized leadership, organizational and team building

skills to hire, develop and manage 6+ employees

Executed all aspects of small business operations including forming and

filing appropriate corporate documents with State of Maryland

Set up, audit and maintenance of multi- million dollar escrow account

Interviewed and hired all employees and vendors

Purchased and managed facilities of commercial building as well as secured

commercial financing for firm

Daily consumer, attorney, regulatory, and court system contact

involving consulting, problem solving and resolution

Developed & retained relationships with Lenders, Realtors, Buyers,

and Sellers

Closed and processed high-volume residential & commercial real estate

transactions for banks, mortgage firms, builders, private investors,

realtors, and referred buyers

Networked for new business through social functions, business

mixers, trade shows,

Chamber of Commerce, and seminars

Managed Real Estate Owned dispositions for multiple banks

Reviewed residential/commercial contracts of sale & prepare settlement

statements

Prepared legal documents tailored to each transaction including

Deeds, Deeds of Trust, SDAT filings,

mortgage releases, affidavits, agreements and contracts

Professional Skills

Teaching others as well as motivating, developing and directing people

as they work

Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet strict deadlines and

coordinate multiple assignments in fast paced environments

Problem solving & problem resolution with effective executive decision

making

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Title Express,

Softpro, Quickbooks, Ramquest, Lexis/Nexis, and Pacer

Professional Associations/Certifications

Member of the Maryland Land Title Association

Member of Anne Arundel County Board of Realtors

Member Annapolis Chamber of Commerce

Licensed Title Insurance Producer-State of Maryland and Washington DC

Ongoing Continuing Education Courses for maintenance of Title

Insurance Producer License including claims avoidance, marketing and

sales, legislative updates, bankruptcy, foreclosures, short sales,

estates and trusts, corporate entities, fraud and RESPA.

Appointed Agent for Chicago Title Insurance and First American Title

Insurance Company

Volunteer-Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-Maryland Chapter

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