Senior Escrow Officer & Innovative Escrow Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Associate

• Sep 2010 - Present

I offer something everyone needs, everyone can afford and everyone is expected to get. I get paid well, often and long-term for what I do today. Take five minutes and listen to: Dial (512) 703 6148, press 1 Then, let me know you're ready to learn more. I offer something everyone needs, everyone can afford and everyone is expected to get. I get paid well, often and long-term for what I do today. Take five minutes and listen to: Dial (512) 703 6148, press 1 Then, let me know you're ready to learn more.

Escrow Manager

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

Escrow Manager and Sr Escrow Officer

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

I began my career in real estate in 1998 at a well-known independent messenger service company that solely serviced the Real Estate industry. Over the years, I have fulfilled the duties in a myriad of positions within various Title Companies such as the Title Company messenger desk, an Electronic Recording Clerk, a Residential Relief Title Officer, and a Commercial/Industrial and Subdivision Title Officer. I transitioned into Escrow in 2003 as an Escrow Assistant, solely due to my vast understanding of the Title side of the business, and became an Escrow Officer within 3 years. I employ my skills attained through years of unparalleled hands on experience and industry knowledge (as both a Title Officer and Escrow Officer) to facilitate and effect the closing every transaction in a timely and efficient manner! I have explicit escrow experience in Short Sales, REO's, Equity Sales, Auction Sales, Refinances (including out of state), Probate, Seller Carry Backs, and more. In September 2011, I was inducted into (and am still a current member of) the National Association of Professional Women (N.A.P.W.) for my professional status and longevity in the Real Estate industry. I am conversationally and professionally fluent in Spanish. Show less

Compliance Champion

• May 2017 - Apr 2018

Responsibilities and Expectations Include:‒ Learn about the Compliance and Audit Department’s goals, concerns and issues:• Learn where you can turn to gain more knowledge about compliance, audit processes, lender vettingexpectations and who to partner with in the company when in doubt;• Assist the WFG Compliance and Audit Department with the rollout of compliance initiatives;‒ Serve as a conduit for gathering information on certain business units or operations in select geographic areas to assist with Compliance initiatives;• Become an advocate in spreading the corporate compliance message through a unique voice to help the company develop a stronger culture of compliance. This stronger voice will help the company spend less money on reactive investigations and more time on proactive training and communications;• Aid in the collaborative development of new training and communication initiatives by providing the WFG Compliance and Auditing Department the opportunity to discuss ethics and compliance issues in your business unit. Bring other innovative ideas from your business unit’s workforce;• First in line to hear about the latest lender requirements and trends;• Be involved in learning what other business units are challenged within areas of regulation, compliance and ethics concerns.‒ Making recommendations and developing strategies for the development and/or enhancements in the areas of duties and responsibilities within the WFG Compliance and Audit Department.‒ To serve as a compliance advocate for the integration of compliance procedures, policies, and directives established by the WFG Compliance and Audit Department. Communicate and be a knowledgeable spokesperson for your business unit about compliance initiatives and topics.‒ Lead by example – Compliance Champions will follow WFG’s Ethical Business Standards Code of Conduct and will remain current on all WFG Scholar courses and Policy and Procedure Acknowledgements that are assigned to them. Show less

Senior Escrow Officer

• Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

I began my career in real estate in 1998 at a well-known independent messenger service company that solely serviced the Real Estate industry. Over the years, I have fulfilled the duties in a myriad of positions within various Title Companies such as the Title Company messenger desk, an Electronic Recording Clerk, a Residential Relief Title Officer, and a Commercial/Industrial and Subdivision Title Officer. I transitioned into Escrow in 2003 as an Escrow Assistant, solely due to my vast understanding of the Title side of the business, and became an Escrow Officer within 3 years.I employ my skills attained through years of unparalleled hands on experience and industry knowledge (as both a Title Officer and Escrow Officer) to facilitate and effect the closing every transaction in a timely and efficient manner! I have explicit escrow experience in Short Sales, REO's, Equity Sales, Auction Sales, Refinances (including out of state), Probate, Seller Carry Backs, and more.In September 2011, I was inducted into (and am still a current member of) the National Association of Professional Women (N.A.P.W.) for my professional status and longevity in the Real Estate industry. I am conversationally and professionally fluent in Spanish.“Sell ‘em with my Smile and keep ‘em with my Service!” Show less

Escrow Manager and Company Marketing Officer

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

I began my career in real estate in 1998 at a well-known independent messenger service company that solely serviced the Real Estate industry. Over the years, I have fulfilled the duties in a myriad of positions within various Title Companies such as the Title Company messenger desk, an Electronic Recording Clerk, a Residential Relief Title Officer, and a Commercial/Industrial and Subdivision Title Officer. I transitioned into Escrow in 2003 as an Escrow Assistant, solely due to my vast understanding of the Title side of the business, and became an Escrow Officer within 3 years. I employ my skills attained through years of unparalleled hands on experience and industry knowledge (as both a Title Officer and Escrow Officer) to facilitate and effect the closing every transaction in a timely and efficient manner! I have explicit escrow experience in Short Sales, REO's, Equity Sales, Auction Sales, Refinances (including out of state), Probate, Seller Carry Backs, and more. In September 2011, I was inducted into (and am still a current member of) the National Association of Professional Women (N.A.P.W.) for my professional status and longevity in the Real Estate industry. I am conversationally and professionally fluent in Spanish. “Sell ‘em with my Smile and keep ‘em with my Service!” Show less

Escrow Officer

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

I began my career in real estate in 1998 at a well-known independent messenger service company that solely serviced the Real Estate industry. Over the years, I have fulfilled the duties in a myriad of positions within various Title Companies such as the Title Company messenger desk, an Electronic Recording Clerk, a Residential Relief Title Officer, and a Commercial/Industrial and Subdivision Title Officer. I transitioned into Escrow in 2003 as an Escrow Assistant, solely due to my vast understanding of the Title side of the business, and became an Escrow Officer within 3 years. I employ my skills attained through years of unparalleled hands on experience and industry knowledge (as both a Title Officer and Escrow Officer) to facilitate and effect the closing every transaction in a timely and efficient manner! I have explicit escrow experience in Short Sales, REO's, Equity Sales, Auction Sales, Refinances (including out of state), Probate, Seller Carry Backs, and more. In September 2011, I was inducted into (and am still a current member of) the National Association of Professional Women (N.A.P.W.) for my professional status and longevity in the Real Estate industry. I am conversationally and professionally fluent in Spanish. “Sell ‘em with my Smile and keep ‘em with my Service!” Show less

Escrow Officer

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

I am looking to help you successfully close all your transactions. Manufactured homes, Short Sales, REO's, Bulk Sales, Equity Sales, Auction Sales, Refinances (including out of state), and more can all be done through me at Starcrest Escrow! So if you, or someone you know, need an Escrow Officer with extensive knowledge in Title (as a former Title Officer) and Escrow for the last 14 years, I am your girl! Email me at shannon@starcrestescrow.com for rates and info. Make it a productive day! I am looking to help you successfully close all your transactions. Manufactured homes, Short Sales, REO's, Bulk Sales, Equity Sales, Auction Sales, Refinances (including out of state), and more can all be done through me at Starcrest Escrow! So if you, or someone you know, need an Escrow Officer with extensive knowledge in Title (as a former Title Officer) and Escrow for the last 14 years, I am your girl! Email me at shannon@starcrestescrow.com for rates and info. Make it a productive day!

Escrow Officer

• 2012 - 2012

Escrow Assistant

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

Escrow assistant to a multiple units for REO Auction, Pre-Auction, and bank-owned properties in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Prepare/amend/update HUDs for Buyers & Sellers, prepare all related escrow documents relative to state requirements Ordering of city/county/locality/HOA demands, file auditing, familiarity with different outsourcers/bank/Fannie Mae closing requirements Satisfy funding conditions, set up recordings with title companies, knowledge of escrow processes related to REO and Auctions, etc. Show less

Escrow Officer (Relief & Floating) / Assistant to Branch Manager / Director

• Apr 2005 - Jan 2010

Floating Relief Officer for 2 escrow companies; prepare & amend/update Estimated Closing Statements & all related escrow documents Trust Accounting procedures, daily/monthly/quarterly reconciliations & reports, check signing, file/register/ledger auditing, wire approvals Managed offsite file storage, various areas of supply ordering (office, banking, postage machine, toners, & marketing materials) Satisfy funding conditions, set up recordings with title companies, process closings, knowledge of escrow processes for sales & refis, etc. Show less

Escrow Assistant

• Sep 2003 - Apr 2005

Dedicated assistant to a newer national escrow unit; prepare & amend/update Estimated Closing Statements (HUD's) & all related documents Open title orders for all states, draw documents, prepare & certify documents for clients, order demands/payoffs & evidence of insurance Satisfy all funding conditions, set up recordings with title companies, process closings, knowledge of full escrow processes, etc. Dedicated assistant to a newer national escrow unit; prepare & amend/update Estimated Closing Statements (HUD's) & all related documents Open title orders for all states, draw documents, prepare & certify documents for clients, order demands/payoffs & evidence of insurance Satisfy all funding conditions, set up recordings with title companies, process closings, knowledge of full escrow processes, etc.

Junior Title Officer

• Jan 2003 - Sep 2003

on a Commercial & Industrial title unit & a Sub-Division title unit; reviewing of Corporate documents, surveys, & inspections Knowledge of endorsements, opinions, date downs, easements & plotting, map recordings, typing preliminary title reports & title policies, etc. on a Commercial & Industrial title unit & a Sub-Division title unit; reviewing of Corporate documents, surveys, & inspections Knowledge of endorsements, opinions, date downs, easements & plotting, map recordings, typing preliminary title reports & title policies, etc.

Title assistant

• Feb 2003 - Jul 2003

Assistant to 20 person unit that averaged closings of over $1 million a month in revenue throughout 12 counties in California Knowledge of endorsements, opinions, inspections, lien & judgments, abstracting documents, policy write-ups, clearing GI matter, etc. Assistant to 20 person unit that averaged closings of over $1 million a month in revenue throughout 12 counties in California Knowledge of endorsements, opinions, inspections, lien & judgments, abstracting documents, policy write-ups, clearing GI matter, etc.

Assistant / Open Order Clerk

• Feb 2002 - Feb 2003

Opened orders within 6 counties & served in an Assistant capacity for two title units Knowledge of endorsements, opinions, inspections, lien & judgments, abstracting documents, policy write-ups, clearing GI matter, etc. Opened orders within 6 counties & served in an Assistant capacity for two title units Knowledge of endorsements, opinions, inspections, lien & judgments, abstracting documents, policy write-ups, clearing GI matter, etc.