Brenda Coburn

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Central Point, Oregon, 97502

971-***-****

ac72u8@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

Trendz, a Coburn LLC

Owner / Operator

Saint Helens, Oregon

January 1987 - Present

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of company and staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes. Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments. Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards. Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites. Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.

Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting. Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations. Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets. Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies. Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility. Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees. Organize or approve promotional campaigns.

Fidelity National Title Company of Oregon

Sr. Escrow Officer (Title & Escrow)

Portland, Oregon

July 1997 - October 2006

Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions. Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse Education

personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems. Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.

Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures. Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.

Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.

Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.

Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.

Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it. Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.

Enter into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones. Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.

Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, and/or assessors' offices.

Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.

Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents. Saint Helens High School

General; Office; Arts

(Saint Helens, OR)

American College of Commerce - Oregon Metro School of Real Estate Real Estate Law; Real Estate Finances; Real Estate Practices

(Portland, OR)

Oregon Escrow Council

Escrow Processing; Escrow I; Escrow II

(Portland, OR)

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