Escrow & Data Support Specialist with 20+ years escrow expertise

Deborah Holcomb

New Waverly, TX *****

Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant / Funder

Escrow professional with 20+ years of experience supporting residential real estate transactions from contract to close. Consistent track record of delivering accurate, compliant, and timely closings characterized by high levels of accuracy and service. Recognized for exceptional organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.

EXPERTISE

Title Curative Processes Escrow Coordination Funding Procedures Client Relationship Management

File Auditing & Management Data Entry & Management Title Insurance Closing Process

Purchase & Sale Agreements Refinance Transactions Document Preparation & Review CFPB Regulations

Earnest Money, Wire Transfers & Disbursements RESPA Compliance TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure

EXPERIENCE

PLATINUM TITLE PARTNERS

THE WOODLANDS, TX

9/2025 TO PRESENT

ESCROW OFFICER

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE – TCDJ Huntsville, TX 9/2024–8/2025

ACCOUNTANT II

Supported HR operations by processing employee action requests and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Developed HR correspondence to engage and inform internal teams.

Maintained employee data in HRIS systems, including timekeeping and leave. Prepared HR reports and documentation used in planning and decision making, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

Managed inventory of HR supplies and postage to minimize downtime and ensure availability. Prepared HR reports, documentation, and correspondence used in strategic planning and decision making.

Maintained up-to-date, confidential personnel files and digital records in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

ESCROW ROLES Conroe & The Woodlands, TX 6/2013–09/2024

Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant / Funder

Managed end-to-end escrow closings, including opening files, issuing title commitments, clearing title curative issues, and preparing final closing disclosures and settlement statements.

Ensured efficient closings and post-closing processes by preparing all documentation in an accurate, timely, and compliant manner, including legal documents and lender loan packages.

Performed funding functions including accepting earnest money deposits, balancing files, initiating wires, disbursing checks, and completing month-end financial reconciliations.

Effectively managed third-party communication and document collection, coordinating with lenders, HOAs, surveyors, payoff providers, and home warranty vendors to keep transactions on track.

Maintained accurate escrow and financial records, including clearing outstanding checks and ensuring escrow accounts were balanced in accordance with audit standards.

Provided office supervision including supply and postage inventory management. Served as Office Manager at InterAmerica, overseeing all title transactions and office functions in a high-volume setting.

Recognized with a Certificate of Achievement at Fidelity for excellence in financial reporting and audit compliance oversight.

Escrow Employment:

Platinum Title Partners-The Woodlands (9-Present)

McKnight Title – Conroe, TX Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant / Funder (9/2023–9/2024)

Texas Title – Conroe, TX Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant / Funder (8/2021–8/2023)

Capital Title of Texas – The Woodlands, TX Escrow Assistant / Funder (10/2020–8/2021)

Escrow Employment, Continued:

InterAmerica Title Group – The Woodlands, TX Escrow Officer / Office Manager (6/2020–10/2020)

Fidelity National Title – The Woodlands, TX Funder / Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant (3/2019–04/2020)

Great American Title – The Woodlands, TX Funder / Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant (4/2017–03/2019)

Old Republic Title Company – Conroe, TX Escrow Assistant / Escrow Officer (3/2016–03/2017)

Capital Title of Texas – The Woodlands, TX Escrow Officer / Escrow Assistant (11/2013–03/2016)

Independence Title Company – The Woodlands, TX Escrow Assistant – Temp (6/2013–10/2013)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Express Personnel / Lufkin Industries – Lufkin, TX Time Keeper – Temp Position (04/2012–06/2013)

Willis High School – Willis, TX Grade Level Secretary (08/2010–03/2012)

Melvin Linton Homes, LLC – Lufkin, TX Administrative Assistant – Temp Position (02/2010–07/2010)

Community Title Company – Lufkin, TX Escrow Assistant (05/2009–02/2010)

Elliott Control Company – Willis, TX Purchasing Manager (05/2008–04/2009)

McClain & Harrell – Conroe, TX Escrow Officer (02/2002–04/2008)

EDUCATION

ANGELINA JUNIOR COLLEGE Lufkin, TX

Business Coursework Completed

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

Qualia; RamQuest; SoftPro; ResWare; Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace Equivalents; DocuSign / Adobe Sign; E-Recording Software; ADP Time & Attendance

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