Kim Marie DeFrancisci
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Professional Experience:
Freelance Title Closer/Bank Closer, December 2012 - Present
Obtained Title Clearance of files with title discrepancies and handled any open title discrepancies
Processing files in the Post Closing Department.
Went to closings to ensure all closing documents were correctly executed and file was clear to insure thru our underwriter
Act as a liaison between attorneys and banks prior to property closing All Area Abstract/ Stan Horowitz Esq., New York, NY Title Clearance Officer/Title Closer & Bank Closer, April 2009- September 2012
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
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.
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
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.
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
Freelance Title Closer, December 2003 - March 2009
Obtained Title Clearance of files with title discrepancies and handled any open title discrepancies
Processing files in the Post Closing Department.
Went to closings to ensure all closing documents were correctly executed and file was clear to insure thru our underwriter
Act as a liaison between attorneys and banks prior to property closing Solomon Smith Barney, New York, New York
Executive Assistant - Equity Research, March 1999 - December 2002
Make travel arrangements for executives.
Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
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Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings.
Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors.
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports. Education: Grand Canyon University September 2016 - Present Empire State University September 2013 -June 2015
Bachelors Degree Human Development/Early Childhood Education GPA 4.0
Kings Borough Community College, Brooklyn, New York Saint John's University, Staten Island, New York
Certificate of Title Insurance
Certificate in School Violence
Certificate in Child Abuse Prevention
Additional Skills: Ability to execute a number of projects simultaneously * Skilled in administration and office procedures * Proficient with Microsoft Office *Windows 7* Snap Close & TACS (title programs)*Adobe Acrobat* Windows Vista* Brooklyn MLS* Excellent origination Skills * Strong communication Skills (written and verbal) * Demonstrate ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly * Team player*