Karen Ann Cofield
404 McElheny Road
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Phone: 412-303-8407
Email:
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Natural Communicator with a unique blend of experience and skills including:
Information Technology, IT, MIS,,Office Management, Liaison Activities,
Paralegal Activities,Contracts, Auditing, QA/QC, and Sales Assistance.
* Extensive experience and expertise in processing land;Oil and Gas transactions
* Reputation for taking ownership of tasks, projects and quality initiatives
* Relateseffectively to all types of people from varied backgrounds and levels
* Proven ability to make decisionsinmultitasking,time-sensitiveenvironments
* Experience in training and mentoring team members on software
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management
* AAPL Associate Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2010 to Present
Oil & gas industry
Independent Contractor; Holland Land Services, November 2011 to March 2012; Dave Szuhay and Associates May 2012 to August 2012; Long Land Consultants September 2012 to August 2013; JurisStaff Consultants August 2013 to December 2013; December 2013 to February 2014; Penn York February 2014 to April 2014; Thompson Development April 2014 Werner Taylor Land Development
July 2014 Cinco Energy Services, Werner Taylor Land Development
Independent Contractor/Associate member of AAPL
* Researched properties as far back as 150 years, drill site including mineral and surface rights,
due diligence searches, right of way, mapping, and deed plotting.
* Gained professional reputation for solving title discrepancies.
* Prepared/negotiated for mineral and surface rights as well as leasing to property owners.
* On a daily basis, demonstrate efficiency and timely turnaround.
* Traveled extensively including overnight stays.
2008-2009Lawyers Title/ Fidelity Insurance Corp., Pittsburgh,PA
Leader in the title insurance industry
Title Examiner / Underwriter
* Recruited by a manager due to previous professional working relationship.
* Averaged in excess of 400 residential closings per month.
* Prepared owner and loan policies in compliance with the PA Dept. of Insurance.
* Worked with two separate title software programs, including Orderworx.
* Cleared titles, performed underwriting and prepared title reports.
* Prepared and amended contracts; quickly resolved issues appearing on title.
* Collaborated closely with attorneys.
2003-2005 & 2005-2007, Ohio Clear Title, Pittsburgh, PA
Title underwriting solutions provider
Title Claims Manager / Underwriter
* Performed residential title underwriting in 26 states; approximately 400 per month.
* Selected to organize and train others on multi-state real estate laws.
* Managed and mentored three team members.
* Resolved title issues discovered during the foreclosure process.
* Underwrote searches and reviewed them for any issues that would make the uninsurable.
* Provided quick curative action in resolving issues appearing on title.
* Made decisions regarding requirements and exceptions placed on the title commitment.
* Processed over 200 foreclosures per month; position required extreme organization.
2003-2005, First American Title Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, PA
Title settlement solutions provider
Underwriter
* Recruited by previous employer; selected to coordinate training seminars for agents
on various cities and municipalities rules & regulations.
* Handled underwriting of commercial and retail properties.
* Performed commercial and residential abstracting.
* Marked up commitment after closing to prepare Final Policy for Lenders.
* Authorized over limits authorization for agents.
* Executed and followed through with Indemnity requests and Green Light Letters.
* Prepared Closing Service Letters.
* Resolved Title Claims from various agents that ensuredmarketable title for the lender.
* Prepared original documents for recordation.
* Conducted agent Q&A; assisted agents with licensing, processed agent remittances,
and assisted agents with resolution of title to ensure marketable title.
2000, Financial Dimensions, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Title settlement solutions provider
Title Operations Manager
* Recruited by Chief Counsel; brought in to assist with a startup operation; handled the
startup of the Title Insurance Dept.
* Selected to attend training seminars and trained all new staff on computer software.
* Underwrote searches and reviewed them for any issues that would make them uninsurable.
* Provided quick curative action in resolving issues appearing on title.
* Marked up title search to prepare for commitment.
* Utilized vast knowledge and experience with various title issues including bankruptcy,
foreclosures, tax sales, estates, etc.
* Made decisions regarding requirements and exceptions placed on the title commitment.
* Set guidelines and trained co-workers to issue commitments and resolve title issues.
* Gathered information and put together references binders for class and company use.
* Contributed to company's growth by helping to build strong and efficient departments.
* Handled residential closings (Notary Public) and prepared settlement sheets.
* Supervised three Closing Coordinators.
1999-2000, Express Financial Services, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Title settlement solutions provider
Underwriter / Title Clearer
* Provided quick curative action in resolving title issues.
* Utilized vast knowledge and experience with various title issues including bankruptcy,
foreclosures, tax sales, estates, etc.
* Contributed to company's growth by helping to build strong and efficient departments.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management
Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus, GPA: 3.68
Paralegal Certificate, Pennsylvania State University
PA Real Estate License, previous, Myra Gress School of Real Estate
Licensed Pennsylvania Title Agent, previous
Notary Public, exp. 2016