CHER JONES
Lewes, DE *****
*******@*****.***
Seeking a challenging position in data entry, typing, transcription, utilizing my professional experience with strong communication/people skills, organizational abilities, and different business experiences to contribute to the continued success of a reputable company, with opportunities for advancement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
POST CLOSER, SETTLEMENT AGENT, PROCESSOR, CLOSING COORDINATOR, TITLE POLICY SPECIALIST
TitleWrite, Inc., 300 Ellicott St., #E, POB 823, Occoquan, VA The Settlement Group, Burke, VA 6/2008 to 9/2020
Republic Title, Annandale, VA 2/2008 – 4/2008
RGS Title, Burke, VA 9/2004 – 2/2008
Rosemblum & Associates, Bethesda, MD 3/2004 – 8/2004 First American Title Insurance Company, Fairfax, VA 11/2001 – 11/2003 The Airston Group, Centreville, VA 4/2001 – 8/2001 Duties
Title Policy Specialist
• Review of incoming Deeds, Deeds of Trust and any other recorded documents that may affect the Title Policy. Translating this information to issue the title policy for both the buyers and lenders. Post-Closing/Trainer:
• Complete post-closing process to include: bank deposits, balancing files, verification of funds, disbursement of all monies, initiate/release wires, daily and monthly reconciliation of trust accounts, preparation of all post closings documents and back-up Closer
• Created, wrote, and implemented several training manuals for pre-processing, processing and post-closing to ensure current and correct procedures for all three positions resulting in streamlining so that all co-workers can cover each other even when working from another office
• Training of new staff
• Assist with opening of new offices
Settlement Agent:
• Licensed Title Agent
• VCTSA
• Notary Public
Processor/Closing Coordinator:
• Complete processing from order origination to closing, thru post-closing and customer follow-up
• Processor for VA, MD and DC
• Translation and interpretation of closing instructions to ensure all closing documents are correct
• Correlation and maintenance of all confidential purchaser’s and seller’s data and files
• Interaction with real estate agents, attorneys, mortgage bankers/brokers, sellers, purchasers/sellers, vendors, sales staff, lenders, and construction workers
• Research and resolve title issues before and after closing
• Translation and preparation of extensive finish schedule from new home sales contracts
• Maintenance and distribution of six database sales spreadsheets
• Ensure the Spec homes were submitted for listing in MLS
• Scheduling and coordination of settlement dates/times and walk-thrus HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE
• Licensed Virginia settlement agent
• Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Proficient in Word, WordPerfect, LandTech, TitleExpress and Qualia; experienced with PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and various other “field” specific software
• Extensive customer service to include troubleshooting/resolving challenges, well organized and task oriented
• Supervision of clerical staff; management of a 13-employee hair salon, Trainer for employees of title companies
• Typing: 80 WPM
EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Community College, 2000
• Lab-based training for Network+ and A+ Certification
• Basic Computer Functions/Operations
• Windows 95/98
Prince William County Schools
• Computer Operation Fundamentals to include Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word and WordPerfect
• CPR and First Aid Certified
Erie Business College, 1979
• Associate Degree in Administrative Science
References available upon request