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Karen Franseen is a seasoned administrative professional with expertise in contract management, budgeting, and vendor relations. She has worked as a Contract Specialist for First Preston Management and an Administrative Assistant to a Contract Manager at Computer Science Corporation. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and has experience working with HUD home purchases and labor issues in Oklahoma.

Experience

    • Administrator/Contract Specialist
      • Sep 2004 - Dec 2010

      CONTRACT SPECIALIST Responsible for all activities related to homes under contract; cancel, extend, or amend the clients' sales contracts for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) home purchases within 5 states.Worked within tight deadlines & upheld strong interpersonal skills.Consulted with closing agents, selling agents, & various authorities involved in the closing process Analyzed sales contracts & determined appropriate actions needed to proceed with closingGranted approval or denial of contract extensions & the return or forfeiture of earnest moneyMaintained database of canceled contractsADMINISTRATORNAID (Name Address Identification Number) Administrator Real estate brokers must have a NAID number issued by HUD in order to sell HUD homes. Brokers register each year to maintain NAID number. Reviewed detailed NAID packet for compliance with the certification policy set by the applicant's regional HUD areaObtained required documents and data from brokers with incomplete applications; submitted completed applications to HUD.Primary contact for NAID applicants in assigned 5 state territory as well as non-territory brokers seeking assistance; resolved issues, clarified the application process, & updated applicants on statusCompiled list of expired NAID numbers & requested NAID number deactivation by HUD Recorded application activities & provided statistical feedback to management monthly. CLOSING ADMINISTRATORDistributed the fully executed sales contract packages to listing, selling, & closing agents Ensured all closing packages were mailed to closing & selling agents; tracked all mailings in databaseProvided extensive customer service to various agencies involved in the purchase of HUD homesReceived U.S. government security clearance. INTERNAL SOFTWARE PROGRAMSHUD - SAMS - Single Family Acquired Asset Management System First Preston - Home Tracker-assets manager system; Bid Select- bidding program

    • School Partner/Volunteer
      • Aug 1989 - May 2004

      Varsity Cheerleader Booster Club - TREASURER - Maintained budget of $50,000 for 21 member squadSuccessful budgeting allowed each member to receive $100.00 for personal use at competitionChairperson of Fund raising EventsChili Dinner - Increased revenues by 400% from the previous year. The annual social event evolved into a fundraiser due to this successful increase in revenues. High School After-Prom - Raised $10,000 to provide safe after-prom event for 500+ students and managed a 50 person team of volunteers Spirit Calendar - Designed and sold high school athletic calendar; raised $10,000 for cheer squadPTA Board Member

    • Administrative Assistant to Contract Manager
      • May 2000 - Nov 2000

      Implemented a tracking process to verify receipt of all forms required to be on fileOverhauled current filing system and new system resulted in the ability to retrieve information immediately; created and maintained vendor list Computer Science Internal Software Programs - LCD- Labor Cost and Distribution

Education

  • Oklahoma State University
    Bachelor of Science

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