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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

Responsible for the post-closing compliance review of deeds, mortgages, corporate entity documents, and additional matters of public record associated with the sale and financing of residential and commercial real estate, along with the preparation and issuance of title insurance policies. Responsibilities Include: Reviewing documents recorded with offices of the register of deeds for compliance with requirements as described in title commitments and general underwriting guidelines. Utilizing public and subscription web-based tools to search public records. Including; Municipal tax sites, WCCA, Laredo, Landshark, and GIS maps among others. Direct communications with buyers, lenders, and attorney’s in the process of bringing files into compliance with title requirements and underwriting guidelines. Reviewing legal documents for compliance with issued title insurance commitment and general underwriting guidelines including; operating agreements, mortgage loan documents, trust agreements, power of attorney, and corporate resolutions. Applications of commercial and residential endorsements in adherence of underwriting guidelines.

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Responsible for management, drafting, and disbursement of post-closing escrow agreements. Additional responsibilities included coordinating closings and preparation of closing documentation. Demonstrated excellent communication with sellers, buyers, agents, closers, lenders, underwriters, production staff, sales agents, as a key team member daily. Conducted extensive title review, cured title defects, and provided coverage to closing department at all times.

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Managed and processed Lender closings. Created files, requested missing information, cured title issues, prepared settlement statements, closing disclosures, loan packages, and handled disbursement. Met with Realtors to assist with listings and offer Title insurance related services. Nominated for 2017 Affiliate of the Year by Realty Executives Integrity.

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Formerly Blommer Peterman, S.C. Managed bankruptcy department and handled Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana bankruptcy cases. Acted as client liaison and point of contact for all client related bankruptcy inquires. Performed intake, distribution, management of all bankruptcy referrals, and monitoring of department case loads. Maintained compliance with client/investor mandated time frames and scorecards. Performed all conference calls, scorecard rebuttal, action plans, chronology requests, and related on-site/off-site client visits. Performed weekly review of hearings and hearing resolution with support personnel. Covered complex pleadings/motions to alleviate support personnel. Ensured compliance with FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA guidelines. Managed and monitored all FNMA - IPA requests and FHLMC - RPA requests. Researched legal issue, statutes and performed implementation of new procedures. Provided litigation support for evidentary hearings, including trial preparation and resolution with opposing Counsel.

Glendale, Wisconsin

Managed five support personnel in three attorney department. Assisted in interviewing, selecting, and training new support staff members. Implemented procedures for staff, assisted in performance of assigned tasks, aided department members with tasks as needed, and handled telephone calls going beyond staff members abilities and training. Prepared, proofed, and sent legal documents for service and/or filing, including: complaints, petitions, orders, lis pendens/ releases of lis pendens, sheriff’s sale documents, motions, notices of hearing, publication summons, affidavits, confirmation of sale documents, default judgments, and certificates of service. Scheduled court proceedings and sheriff’s sales, attended sheriff’s sales, and obtained co-counsel for distant hearings and sales. Prepared Bankruptcy pleadings, including Proof of Claim, Motion for Relief & Consent Orders. Obtained disbursements, reinstatement/payoff figures, drafted assignments, reviewed notes/mortgages, title commitments, drafted sheriff’s deeds, answers, and other documents through computerized and other means. Managed Fidelity, VendorScape, and FPS issues, updates, reports and compliance, and respond to issues raised in client audit and assessment reports, on daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis. Provided input for and assisted with development of software and other department-related technology purchase decisions. Conducted and attend telephonic and in-person meetings with clients and others. Maintained department equipment, distributed mail, files, and handled other clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.

New Berlin, Wisconsin

Worked for progressive creditor rights law firm. Responsible for resolution of real estate bankruptcy hearings and trials with opposing counsel. Managed own case load and maintained client relations. Gained extensive knowledge of law and demonstrated these abilities by exceeding client expectations.

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