KATHRYN L. KEMP

682-***-****

945-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynkemp

TITLE EXAMINER\PARALEGAL

Dedicated to working quickly and effectively examining and reporting property titles. Able to quickly identify issues and clearly outline the required corrective actions. Trained in preparing legal documents, statements, reports, and new title records. Recognized for maintaining poise under pressure and meeting deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ZILLOW GROUP – Remote 2021- 2022

Title Examiner

Examined deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and verify legal descriptions of property

Analyzed chain of title and preparation of commitments outlining title-related matters, exceptions, and requirements.

FUGO SERVICES -Irving, TX 2020-2021

Title Examiner/SME

Managed and trained international staff on basic title principles and processes; subject matter expert (SME) for title related processes

Traveled directly to the client to learn their systems for implementation with our staff

Worked closely with upper management regularly regarding business acumen

Attended conferences and business meetings to remain abreast of current procedural changes and manage Implementation of the same

PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW – Remote 2019-2020

Title Examiner

Prepared residential title reports for clients seeking a non-insured report rather than an insured commitment providing 24-month chain of title and/or out-of-family deed back

BANK OF AMERICA, Fort Worth TX 2012-2018

Mortgage Servicing Specialist III

Managed the Mortgage Resolution Team default litigation, title escalations, and fraud portfolio

Prepared risk assessments and identified/resolved potential vulnerable areas in daily workflow procedures

Led the HOA title claims process, verified county/city taxes, and ensured that liens on loans were current

Collaborated with prospective Deed in Lieu, Modifications, or Short Sale teams for foreclosure resolution

Cleared title defects: outstanding liens, legal description errors, and unrecorded documents; negotiated settlements

FIDELITY NATIONAL, Dallas, TX 2008-2012

Team Lead/ Claims Specialist

Managed, trained, and assisted upper management with the development of team members

Functioned as a member of the Quality Control and Audit Team and reduced company risk by creating protocols to identify and cure title defects

Assisted counsel with the development of procedures designed to identify potential areas of vulnerability within all daily workflow processes; managed all team escalations

COMPASS TITLE, LLC New Brighton, MN 2002-2008

Executive Escrow Assistant

Assisted with processing title commitment and curing defects in preparation for closings

Fulfilled reception and appointment scheduling responsibilities for executives and closers

Was responsible for new order entry, clearing and modifying titles based on research or recorded documentation

Ordered payoffs, lien releases, and resolution documents

Prepared closing packages for closers including submitting to underwriter for funding proceeds and approval

EDUCATION

Escrow Officer Licensed – Texas Department of Insurance 2022

Notary Public Texas- 2003- present

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies-National Paralegal College, 2015

Linkedin Learning-Management Foundations Course 2022 -Six Sigma Foundations Course 2022 – Train the Trainer Course 2022

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Globally recognized as a “Trailblazer” paving the way for her team’s guaranteed success through turbulent times. - Bank of America-Bridget Archie, Vice President, Mortgage Resolution Team

Global Bronze Award for “Always willing to go above and beyond to get the work done, cross training, and willingness to assist colleagues and management on backlog and new processes and procedures. Adapting effortlessly to change. Bank of America-Monica Mitchell, Manager, Mortgage Resolution Team

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