QUALIFICATIONS:

Combines technical, financial, administrative, and legal experience and training to successfully develop and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to support broad ranging operations and organizational needs. Excels at getting projects done accurately, on time and within budget.

EXPERIENCE:

CONSULTANT, Fuqua and Associates, LLC Plano, TX (May 2005 – Present)

Independent consultant specifically targeted at investors, first time home buyers and start-up for profit companies. Services include property acquisition, investment analysis, property appraisal/inspection review, escrow/closing assistance, corporate filings, and company setup. Technology Strategist with cross-functional experience and comprehensive business/technical skill sets for handling large-scale delivery assignments in various platforms and technologies.

V.P. Branch Manager, Patriot Settlement Services Flower Mound, TX (10/2011 – 04/2014)

Responsible for escrow and closing management, state and regulatory compliance, financials, treasury management including banking relationships, escrow accounting, positive pay, accounts receivable, accounts payable, IT, insurance operations, post close, human resources and general office management. Retained as Independent Consultant to liquidate company.

ESCROW/CLOSING MANAGER, Beazer Homes TX, Plano, TX (05/2003 – 05/2004)

As the Escrow/Closing Manager, primarily responsible for contributing to profitability of Dallas Division through the escrow/closing process as the point of resolution between various departments and external associates. Managed daily operations of Closing Department to include coordination, scheduling, funding, and reporting of all closings. Interacted with Beazer Customers, Beazer Mortgage, Lenders, Construction, Finance, and Title Companies. Conducted various meetings including backlog meeting to identify and resolve issues related to closings to ensure that closings occur as scheduled and that closing information is accurate and timely. Assisted Division President with special projects as needed including State Regulatory Compliance, Warranty Service, Accounting and Mortgage Branch Management.

VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION, Cambridge Homes, Inc., Carrollton, TX (04/93 – 04/03)

Designed, implemented, and oversaw daily operations of all computers and accounting systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Responsible for cash management including establishing interim lines of credits with investors/lenders and all financial reporting, tax returns, budgeting, closings, and warranty service. Directly responsible for Human Resources, including all employee benefits. Senior Vice President responsible for company operations in absence of President. Negotiated contracts with Developers, Insurance Companies, Title Companies, and Service Providers.

TRAINING and EDUCATION:

Notary Public in the State of Texas

2018 Tax Reform Need to Know
Accounting Credentials

Mortgage Policy and Title Insurance
Texas Land Title Association

Management Supervision
University of Kansas – Kansas City, KS

Liabilities and Warranties
Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

Accounting and Financial Management for Builders
Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

Construction Lien Law
Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

Owning a Title Company
Texas Land title Association

The Title Professional
Texas Land Title Association

Compliance and Auditing
Texas Land Title Association

Traffic and Transportation
University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO

Purchasing Management and the Computer
American Management Association – Atlanta, GA

AFFILIATIONS:

– Ladies of Grace (Prestonwood Baptist Church)
– Plano ISD Light the World Volunteer
– Who’s Who in Executive and Professionals
– President — K. C. Chapter National Association of Market Developers
– International Customer Service Association
– Women in Transportation
– Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas:
Sales and Marketing Committee Board Member for 3 years, served as Vice Chair and Treasurer, elected to Chair in 1997
– Douglas Bank Community Advisory Board Member

Publications, Articles and Presentations

Centralized Ordering Frees Buyers for Expanded Role – National Home Center News 1983

Communicating to Relate (Seminar for Black Women) Pioneer Community College 1985

Employee Heads K.C. Chapter of NAMD (National Association if Market Developers) Kansas City Star 1985

Ready for Kansas City – Greater Kansas City Convention & Visitors Bureau 1985

Moving Up – Promotion to Manager Customer Service DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Connections 1990

Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals – National Register 2002

Patriot Title Recognized as #2 in Nation in Escrow Reconciliations – Title News 2014