RESUME: JUDY GERDES
32745 Foxfire Lane, Deland, FL 32720 email: [email protected], Cell # 386-337-1958
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/judy-gerdes-5b30b0107 With over 10,000 loans signed and 20 years as a former Title Company Closer and/or manager; I specialize in Purchases, Refinances, FHA/ VA Loans/Loan Modifications, Equity loans, Reverse Mortgages, Annuity payouts and Structured Settlements. My experience and professionalism help to create a smooth closing. I am personable, professional, dependable, thorough and respectful with excellent customer service skills August 2013 — now: Notary Public/Signing Agent: I work independently for title companies and attorneys meeting with customers to perform closings. I have performed over 5000 closings over the past 16 years, meeting with customers at their preference of location and presenting documents to customers for signature. July 2012 — June 2013: Escrow Closer: United Title Group, Inc., Maitland, FL: Experience/skills: Responsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures, Completed real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds, Determined escrow requirements by studying and Clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions, Obtained clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals, Established escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records, Prepared transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents, Completed calculations by prorating taxes and interest, Completed closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures, Completed closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title, Closed escrow accounts by balancing and disbursing funds. June 2009 - Jan 2011: Escrow Closer, Consumer Title Services, Clearwater, FL: Same responsibilities as above including preparation of documentation for REO closings. I moved to Orlando in Jan 2011. Jan 2007— Jan 2008: Owner/Manager, Phones To Go cell phone store; hired and trained employees, assisted customers w phone sales and plans, ordered inventory, managed income and accounts for owner. I sold this business in Jan 2008. March 2005 - Jan 2007: Licensed Title Agent/Escrow Closer, Coastal Island Title Co., Inc., Melbourne, FL: I sold this business to move to Orlando.
March 2001 - March 2005 - Manager/Senior Closer: Premier Title Co., Melbourne, FL: Managed a small title insurance office, performed all duties included hiring and training employees; also preparation of documentation needed for real estate closings and manage escrow account. Sept. 1997 - July 2000, Pioletti Law Office, Eureka, IL - Real estate paralegal/closer, performed duties of escrow closer including title searches. I moved to Florida in August 2000. 1989 -1997, Leiken Law Office, Minonk, IL; Legal Secretary I am proficient with Microsoft Word and Softpro software.
