BETH M. ORTEGA
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LICENSED TITLE AGENT / MANAGER
To utilize my 20 plus years of knowledge and skills in the title and real estate industry to obtain a management or title agent position with a reputable company in order to develop new ideas and new skills that will prove beneficial to both myself and employer. Work Experience
Licensed Title Agent/Escrow officer
Munizzi Law Firm
March 2022- June 2023
• Managed the day-to-day operations for the law firms’ title insurance department.
• Carried a book of business as well as closing the files from the law firm's clientele.
• Handled every aspect of commercial and residential closings from A-Z.
• Escrow reconciliations and cleaning up escrow account per our reports.
• Train staff as needed, signed checks, disbursement of funds via wire/checks.
• Maintain positive relationships with clientele and ensure the closing was handled with customer service as a number one priority.
• Attend marketing events and promote the law office’s title department. Branch Manager
RTR Title of Central Florida LLC
March 2018 to March 2022
• Gather and prepare all necessary documentation to facilitate a clear title real estate closing, such as title documents, surveys, estoppels, payoffs, etc.
• Manage small office and float to main office to oversee staff and train on a needed basis weekly.
• Positive interaction with respective interested parties involved in transaction, i.e., buyer, seller, owner, realtor, to ensure customer satisfaction as a priority.
• Responsible for preparing HUDs/CDs and preparing and finalizing closing with all parties involved.
• Responsible for recording legal documents, issuing checks payable, perform and notarize closing and documents. Post closing duties
Branch Manager
First Class Title LLC - Kissimmee, FL
November 2017 to March 2018
• Gather and prepare all necessary documentation to facilitate a clear title real estate closing, such as title documents, surveys, estoppels, payoffs, etc.
• Manage small office and float to main office to oversee staff and train on a needed basis weekly.
• Positive interaction with respective interested parties involved in transaction, i.e., buyer, seller, owner, realtor, to ensure customer satisfaction as a priority.
• Responsible for preparing HUD's and preparing and finalizing closing with all parties involved.
• Responsible for recording legal documents, issuing checks payable, perform and notarize closing and documents. Post closing duties
• Assisted owner with various administrative responsibilities as needed. ESCROW CLOSING AGENT/BRANCH MANAGER
GRACE TITLE, INC (office closed)
February 2017 to October 2017
• Gather and prepare all necessary documentation to facilitate a clear title real estate closing, such as title documents, surveys, estoppels, payoffs, etc.
• Positive interaction with respective interested parties involved in transaction, i.e., buyer, seller, owner,realtor, to ensure customer satisfaction as a priority.
• Responsible for preparing HUD's and preparing and finalizing closing with all parties involved.
• Responsible for recording legal documents, issuing checks payable, perform and notarize closing and documents.
• Post close files and record documents with respective county. TITLE MANAGER
LA ROSA TITLE, LLC
September 2014 to January 2017
• Grew title office from closing 15-20 files a month to 70-80 files monthly.
• Increased staff as increase in business necessitated.
• Implemented policy and procedure, established best practices and ensured the staff was abiding by ALTA guidelines.
• Ensure all files were TRID and best practice compliant.
• Manage and oversee all daily operations of closer/processors, post-closing and intake/reception.
• Escrow account reconciliation and disbursement of funds
• Florida Data Call and 1099 processing.
• Oversee all routine underwriter audits.
• Assisted closers with CD prep/HUD prep as needed or when requested by clients. Escrow Officer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE - Kissimmee, FL
May 2004 to February 2006
• Specialized in builder accounts with high volume of closings (40-80 per month)
• Responsible for ensuring clear title to close real estate transactions.
• Responsible for preparing HUDs, ordering surveys, HOA, and payoff statements, face closing.
• Orchestrate closing effectively to make positive experience for buyer, seller and realtor. MORTGAGE BROKER-OFFICER MANAGER
LEARY MANAGEMENT GROUP - LMG MORTGAGE - (office closed) November 2001 to July 2002
• Responsible for originating real estate mortgage loans.
• Review loan applications and gather necessary documentation to submit to lender.
• Obtain loan approval, gather all further information for underwriter and work in conjunction with title company to close transaction.
REALTOR- OFFICE MANAGER
TRI- REALTY - Pawtucket, RI
January 1997 to February 1999
• Responsible for listing real estate and effectively presenting to prospective purchasers.
• Manage a staff of 8-10 associates, schedule office hours, maintain payroll records, and present
• marketing meetings and proposals.
Skills
• Strategic Planning • Word • Budgeting and Reconciliation • Training • Escrow and Administration• Office Management • Marketing and client satisfaction Certifications and Licenses
Florida Notary Public
Florida Real Estate License
Florida Title Insurance Agent License