Title Examiner/Abstractor with over 10 years experience.

Tonya R. Smith

*** ****** ******, ******, ******** 49707

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OBJECTIVE Title Examiner or Abstractor Position

PROFILE

Experienced title examiner with solid background and understanding of the title industry, mineral title and real estate law.

Strong ability to run title by description or grantor/grantee, read and draw complex legal descriptions, and spot any gaps or title defects in each search.

Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic, working well as a team or independently.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

State of Michigan Licensed Title Examiner and Real Estate Salesperson.

EXPERIENCE

Western Land Services Inc. (Independent Contractor), Ludington, MI 2007-2009

Abstractor/Title Examiner

 Produced complete title abstracts, with attention to both surface and mineral ownership, from patent to present based on data retrieved from county records and online database.

 Reviewed existing ownership reports with findings from abstract and made appropriate revisions.

 Drafted ownership reports based on title exam, noting all gaps, encumbrances and possible title defects.

Thunder Bay Title of Alpena County, Alpena, MI 2002-2007

Title Examiner/Searcher

 Conducted title searches at County offices to establish forty year marketable title.

 Examined each title search to prepare an accurate title commitment.

 Consulted Michigan Land Title Standards and various underwriters, when necessary, to correctly note any title defects.

 Worked with customers to explain and solve title defects.

 Assisted other employees with title issues and questions.

 Attended yearly seminars for updates on the industry and law.

Lawyers Title Corporation, Grand Blanc, MI 2001-2002

Final Policy Department/Customer Service

 Processed all new title orders.

 Answered customer calls for basic title questions.

 Logged and tracked all recorded documents into company computer system.

 Updated title with county records and prepared final policies and commitments.

Thunder Bay Title, Inc., Alpena, MI 1997-2000

Final Policy Department/Customer Service

 Processed all new title orders.

 Answered customer calls for basic title questions.

 Updated title with county records and prepared final policies and commitments.

 Responsible for tracking and processing monthly remittance to underwriter.

EDUCATION

Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI 2006

Associate in Arts Degree

 Focus of Study – Legal Assistant

 3.603 GPA

Alpena High School, Alpena, MI 1999

High School Diploma

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