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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

Lifestyle Photographer specializing in: Wedding, Event, Engagement, Headshot, Portait, Pets, Couples, Family, Vacation Travel (Seattle), Dating Profile Updates

Seattle, Washington, United States

*Red Pants Award - Dec 2022*Forward Thinker Award - Mar 2023Manage and train a team to coordinate a positive experience for agents, buyers and sellers, provide feedback and insight to leadership in an entrepreneurial environment to improve process and efficiency, provide training on Front email systems for teams throughout the US, act as the main point of expertise for customers and real estate agents, monitor files throughout the closing process to ensure accuracy in the transaction, monitor and respond to multiple streams of incoming communication throughout the day with timely responses.

West Seattle, Seattle Wa

In addition to my responsibilities as the LPO in the office, I was also responsible for the daily operations of the branch including business development through partnership with our sales team, training and development of staff, oversight of branch expenses and profitability, hiring new staff as needed, oversight of team to ensure the highest level of customer experience for all clients, sellers, and buyers, ensure all audit and compliance requirements are met on all files closed, ability to exercise entrepreneurial ability through autonomy in leadership of on-site operations within company policies.

Westlake Office, Seattle Wa

Limited Practice Officer - WSBAMay 2017 - Present LPO11137Section Member - Real Property Probate and TrustClose residential real estate transactions including processing files to disbursing, selecting and preparing all documentation needed for closing including Closing Orders, Deeds and Excise Tax Affidavits and other LPO documents, maintain escrow file and accounts, balancing and funding transactions, establish quality relationships with real estate agents and loan officers, work with 1031 companies to close 1031 transactions, prepare documents for recording, assemble and review loan packages for accuracy, coordinate mobile notaries nation-wide as needed, utilize advanced critical thinking and problem resolution skills, complete funding packages as needed and prepare disbursements after closing with accuracy.

BRANDY A GUSTIN has lived and worked in Chicago, Portland and Seattle as a performer, director, choreographer, stage manager, costume designer and instructor of dance and acting. Directing and choreography credits include: Regeneration at Pocket Theater, Seussical Jr. and Jungle Book with Journey Theater Arts Group. Stage Management credits include: Waiting For Lefty at Freehold Theater, Ballard House Duet, a Custom Made Play Project at Washington Ensemble Theatre and Into the Woods with Aurora Theatre Company. Assistant Stage Managment credits include: Are You There God? It's Me Karen Carpenter with STAGEright Theatre and Wizzer Pizzer with Theatre22. Costume design credits include: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Seussical Jr. and Copious Love's Taphouse. Performance credits include: Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Guys and Dolls (Verna/Hot Box Dancer), Hairspray! the Musical (Amber Von Tussle) and Villain (Clara Keaton).Largest production: Director/Choreographer/Production Manager with direct oversight of a total of 93 people (cast, crew, design teams, and a stage manager intern to train) This was the largest production that company had ever produced. Professions/skills: Writer;Stage Manager;Sound Technician;Singer;Production Manager;Photographer;Model;Hair/Makeup/Wig Artists;Educator;Director;Dancer;Costume Designer;Choreographer;Bookkeeper/Accounting;Administrator;Actor;Acting Instructor

Downtown Seattle

LPO ESCROW OFFICERMay 2017 - Nov 2017LPO No. 11137 ESCROW CLOSER Dec 2016 - May 2017Close residential and commercial real estate transactions including processing files to disbursing, selecting and preparing all documentation needed for closing including Closing Orders, Deeds and Excise Tax Affidavits and other LPO documents, maintain escrow file and accounts, balancing and funding transactions, oversee the clearing of title work done by two assistants, train new assistants on all processes and procedures required of an escrow assistant including contract and title review, establish quality relationships with real estate agents and loan officers, work with 1031 companies to close 1031 transactions, prepare documents for recording to be reviewed by in-house recording department, assemble and review loan packages for accuracy, coordinate mobile notaries nation-wide as needed, utilize advanced critical thinking and problem resolution skills, complete funding packages as needed and prepare disbursements after closing with accuracy for execution by assistants.

Downtown Seattle

Received, reviewed, and receipted earnest money for all residential and commercial contracts, Ordered all payoff's involved in transactions, property tax certificates, HOA resale certificates, and municipality lien status, and/or release, Ensured all parties including the buyers, sellers and any agents receive copy of final settlement statement prior to closing, after receiving lenders final approval, Reviewed and submitted post-closing documents to lender to obtain funding and disbursement approval, Assisted all closers in the funding and disbursement process, ensuring all parties received correct disbursements, Answered questions in regards to pending items in escrow and took proactive action in providing updates for Real Estate Agents and Lenders, Reviewed escrow instructions prepared by Escrow Officer and submitted said instructions to the parties of the subject escrow and obtained the approval of said instructions and any demands that may have been submitted in the course of the transaction from the parties therein, Reviewed preliminary title reports and compared exceptions and reconciled any discrepancies.

Seattle, Washington

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment, process check requests, match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute accordingly, pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports for advances, protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential, moderation of social media outlets, greet clients in person, handle all meeting and event coordination and set up, answer incoming calls, opening of new files and miscellaneous projects including transcription as needed.

Seattle, Wa

Utilize phone skills to set solid service appointments, gather accurate customer information to create a database for continual follow-up and retention, build and maintain knowledge of product information, current sales pricing, and dealership and manufacturer events and promotions, administrative tasks to evaluate service advisor workload, utilize phone skills to follow up with customers regarding their experience, resolve any issues or concerns that they may have encountered and send any major issues to the General Manager for further review, adjusting work-flow as needed based on demands and utilization of e-filing systems.

Portland, Oregon Area

TeacherAuditions & Callbacks Workshop Co-Teacher -Sept 2011Facilitator of one day workshops for up to 35 students.Dance 1 (Ballet & Hip-hop) Class Teacher -Jan 2012-Mar 2012Presented foundational ballet skills, as well as musical theater style hip-hop to a class of 20 students. Trained and mentored a Teaching Assistant while in the process of teaching class.Camp ChoreographerSummer Camp Choreographer -Jul 2011-Aug 2011Camp Staff Dance Teacher at two different camps ("Disney on Broadway" and "That's Entertainment".) Choreographed and taught each camp of 40-65 students.CYT@School "Peter Pan" Teacher/Choreographer -Oct 2011-Nov 2011Taught acting and dance skills to a class of 20 students. Dance was taught from original choreography.Musical Theater Productions –Artistic Teams"Jungle Book" Choreographer -Sept 2011-Nov 2011Choreographer for a CYT ticketed show presented at The Venetian Theater in Hillsboro, OR. Created original routines and staging for entire show with styles including: Bollywood and Fox Trot to a cast of 25. Assisted in managing show in place of Director as needed."Seussical Jr." Director & Choreographer -Jan 2012-Mar 2012Director and Choreographer for a CYT ticketed show presented at Portland Community College's Sylvania Campus Theater. Created original routines and staging for entire show with styles including: Jazz and Mambo to a cast of 45. Responsibilities included: casting artistic vision to entire staff and crew, supervising staff, cast, crew, parent committees and college interns, rehearsal schedule creation and managed project through completion.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Providing exceptional customer service to Seller(s), Lender(s), Attorney(s), Real Estate Agent(s) and Internal Customer(s), Short Sale documentation processing including preparation of estimated HUD-1, knowledge of each lender's specific requirements, clearing of title including judgments and liens on each file to negotiate with the first lien holder, monitor foreclosure status and advise attorney as needed to postpone sale dates, support the attorney staff by preparing letters as needed, work together with the attorney staff to negotiate agreeable terms for the seller, knowledge of Illinois real estate laws and regulations throughout the Northern Illinois area including the entire Chicagoland area, responsible for personally overseeing 15-30 short sale files sourced from real estate agents assigned to each negotiator and closing seller side transactions as needed.

Rockford, Il

TeacherAdvanced Musical Theater Class Teacher – March 2009-May 2009Creation and instruction of advanced original curriculum and choreography to include acting, dancing and singing to a class of 20 students.Fundamentals of Dance (Beginning Ballet) Class Teacher – Aug. 2009–Oct. 2009Presented foundational ballet skills to a class of 10 students.Camp InstructorSummer Camp Staff - June 2009-July 2009“Our Gang” (Ages 5 & 6) Acting and Dance Teacher for the Rockford Metro location camps ("High School Musical”).Direction and casting of the showcase piece. Instruction of acting skills and choreography to a class of 40.

Rockford, Illinois

Support to Department Head, planning and organization of an arts festival with fine art exhibition and live music stage attended by over 2,000, all preparation for Choir/Orchestra practices, graphic design, PowerPoint slide design and preparation, assisting media and sound technician(s) as needed, knowledge of Federal copyright laws, management of department budgets, member of the Creative Planning Team and the teaching and training other departments of correct copyright procedures.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Operation of MICR encoding machine, exceptional attention to detail, knowledge of bank documents and data entry on a 10-key pad. Regular performance in the top three in the department for speed and accuracy.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Scheduling closings, providing exceptional customer service through the closing process to Lender(s), Attorney(s), Real Estate Agent(s) and Internal Customer(s), preparing Settlement Statements (HUD-1) and all required documentation for closing, performing signings for buyers, sellers and borrowers in order to table fund on all closings, completing signings and obtaining funding authorization within 1 hour on purchase transactions, closing mortgage loans for various types of purchases and refinances including residential, commercial and new construction, prepare recording packages to be couriered to the county, waiving of exceptions when requested at the signing table, issuing of title insurance policies after closing, preparing bank deposits for the entire department as well as miscellaneous accounting functions, accurately disburse moneys for each file closed and remit documentation to the lender, knowledge of Illinois real estate laws and regulations, Notary Public functions, covering closings in other Northern Illinois offices as needed and training new department employees.

Associate'S Degree, Musical Theatre, Psychology, Gpa 3.91

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Capa, Honors

2 Year Program, Theater - Acting, Tech, Design, Stage Management

Acting, Improvisation, Stage Management, Directing, Costume Design, Make-up Design, Lighting and Sound, Prop Design and Set Dressing.

Diploma, General/Arts

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Art Club