Karen M. Morant
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
E-mail – ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
People-Oriented, Self-Starter, Self-Motivated
Interface well with others
Attentive to detail
Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Effectively handle multiple requests from lenders
Proficient in escrow document preparation with a high degree of accuracy
Initiative & ability to organize work, efficient data entry
Learns fast, retains knowledge well with extremely high productivity
Strong oral communication skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintained & secured confidential client records
Prepared escrow closing and title documents
Processed HUD documents
Created and balanced disbursements
Managed trust accounts
Initiated research of escrow and banking documents
Researched, analyzed, deciphered and formulated clear, concise records for escrow transactions
Directed and assisted real estate agents in the escrow document processes
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Office Manager / Escrow Officer February 1998 to June 2007
Cornerstone Escrow
Cornerstone Financial & Realty Group, Inc. Santa Ana, CA
Provided escrow information to clients and loan officers
Supplied mortgage holders with required tax and escrow documentation
Reviewed regulatory documents associated with escrow issues to insure completeness and legal compliance
Executed terms of contract or trust agreements
Assisted buyers to secure financing
Filed and delivered deeds and other legal documents
Church Secretary November 1994 to November 1997
Jonesville Church of God, South Carolina
Coordinated Church Food Pantry Program
Organized Fundraising Events
Administered Motivational Speaking Meetings
Arranged bereavement care and assistance
Attended to congregational needs through home, hospital and nursing home visits
Public speaking
Administrative Assistant September 1991 to May 1992
Insignia Financial/Kelly Services, South Carolina
Entered data for Human Resources Department
Distributed incoming resumes to appropriate departments
Answered phones, filing, typed reports
Greeted clients
Switchboard operation
Church Secretary October 1989 to January 1991
Simpsonville Church of God, South Carolina
Processed payroll
Created weekly bulletins
Organized fundraisers
Interviewed job applicants for daycare positions
Scheduled meetings, booked travel
Ordered supplies
General clerical/secretarial duties
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Real Estate Sales Agent
Notary Public
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
SMS Streamline Escrow Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point