Marla Stacey-Warren

Pursuing Escrow Officer position in which my skills, special training and 36 years of experience will positively impact the organization in meeting and achieving their goals. Streamlines administrative processes, analyzes complex issues and develops solutions. Cultivates a positive work culture focused on teamwork and idea sharing while driving goal achievement.

UNEMPLOYED (2022-02 – Present)

My husband and my sister passed. I was their POA & Executor of the Estate. Then, I relocated from AZ to AL. In 2025 I had a job offer as an Escrow Officer in PCB, FL. The Employer changed their mind due to lack of real estate transactions & slow economy.

REAL ESTATE TITLE CLOSER / ABSTRACTOR at Molly's Title Abstracting, LLC (2009-03 – 2022-02)

Performed real estate title abstracts for commercial and residential property throughout the state of Alabama for Jefferson Title Company, Lanier Shaver Ford & Payne, Long & Flanagan Attorneys at Law.

ESCROW OFFICER at America's Title Group, LLC (2006-11 – 2009-12)

Real estate closings, Legal document preparation, Legal descriptions, Tax and mechanics liens, Land survey approvals, HUD settlement approvals, 1031 exchanges and Teamwork.

REAL ESTATE CLOSER/PARALEGAL at Long, Flanagan & McDonald, LLC (2006-03 – 2006-11)

Title policy issuance, escrow reconciliations, escrow management, tax liens, land surveys, HUD settlement approvals, 1031 exchanges and team work.

SR ESCROW OFFICER at Fidelity National Title (2005-07 – 2006-03)

• Interface with realtors, lenders, mortgage brokers, sellers, builders and subcontractors.
• Open orders to sale and/or refinance of real estate.
• Balance settlement statements and allocated funds to disburse.
• Review preliminary title reports and ascertain the needed information from title plant and plan.

SR LOAN CLOSING COORDINATOR at JP Morgan Chase (2005-03 – 2005-07)

• Coordinate closing schedules with borrowers, lenders, title companies, and attorneys.
• Communicate effectively, Prepare and audit closing instructions, Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Address questions and concerns throughout the closing process.

STATE OF FLORIDA MORTGAGE BROKER / REAL ESTATE TITLE OFFICER at Resort Mortgage & Gulf Title Company (2003-06 – 2005-03)

• Access client’s financial situation to determine their ability to secure a loan.
• Educate clients about different mortgage types, interest rates, fees and loan terms.
• Helping clients choose the most suitable option.
• Collaborate with realtors and escrow officers involved in the closing process.
• Oversaw marketing for my company.
• Generated leads by cold calling and referrals.
• Drove referral business by establishing strong relationships with realtors and home builders.

MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER at Peoples First Community Bank NNA: Hancock Whitney Bank (2002-11 – 2003-06)

• Built and maintained strong relationships through breakfast/lunch to real estate offices.
• Kept up with the changes in the real estate market, lending rates and regulations.
• Met with clients to understand their lending needs, educating them about different mortgage types, interest rates and the application process.
• Accessed client’s financial situation and recommended loan products, Collaborated with loan processors and underwriters to ensure a smooth process.

AVP/REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION & MORTGAGE MGR at New South Federal Savings (1998-01 – 2002-11)

• Oversaw mortgage operations within the state of Alabama.
• Ensured loan processes are efficient and compliant.
• Focused on business development, team management and achieving revenue targets.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, realtors, and home builders.
• Hired, trained and mentored mortgage professionals.
• Established clear goals, expectations and performance standards for my team.

AVP/ REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION & MORTGAGE MGR at First Federal Bank (1996-01 – 1998-01)

• Recruited, hired, trained, motivated, mentored and managed all the professionals on the mortgage team.
• Ensured all team members adhered to regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Oversaw Branch, Focused on business development by cold calling.
• Conducting breakfast/lunch meetings with realtors and home builders.

AVP / REGIONAL CONTRUCTION & MORTGAGE MGR at Bank Alabama (1993-07 – 1996-01)

• Oversaw mortgage operations, ensured loan processes are efficient and compliant.
• Focused on business development, team management, and achieving revenue targets.
• Sought various lenders to broker our mortgage originations.
• Held sales meetings with realtors and builders to cultivate their business.

MORTGAGE LOAN CLOSER at First American Federal Savings & Loan (1981-06 – 1993-07)

• Opened orders for all mortgage loan types, refinance, purchase, construction and commercial loans.
• Prepared HUD settlement statements, Balanced accounts efficiently and allocated funds to disburse.
• Reviewed preliminary title reports and ascertain needed information.
• Prepare all deeds of transfer, escrow management, land surveys, tax liens and mechanics.
• Worked with clients, realty professionals, and lender representatives to complete smooth and efficient process.
• Reviewed documents for accuracy and verified funds.
• Prepared closing documents with care to eliminate errors or delays in processes.
• Reviewed contracts, commitments and orders to prepare for closing and assembled documents to prepare files and facilitate smooth final transactions.
• Complied with purchase contract terms and conditions, prepared accurate settlement statements and complied with state and federal laws governing escrow transactions.
• Mastered the escrow process, title process, financial transactions, company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Oversaw complete real estate closing process and adhered to all related process guidelines, company standards and title requirements.
• Ordered title reports for issuing title insurance. Identified and resolved title defects. Satisfied existing liens and encumbrances against property or principles.
• Consulted with title department to resolve tax liens, boundary disputes and encroachments. Coordinated transaction documentation by ordering title reports, completing forms and statements and gathering existing documents.
• Closed purchase transactions in multi-state, high volume environment and satisfied client’s expectations by meeting timelines and communicating proactively.
• Acted as liaison between parties within home buying and selling ecosystem. Communicated and kept parties fully apprised of the closing status.