Resume

Beth Peterson
 

Summary

A unique blend of scholastic and business experience with outstanding problem solving abilities and diverse computer application skills. Conscientious, resourceful and flexible from 20 years in the management and administration of day-to-day operations of a title company. By nature a self-motivated, creative thinker, enjoying a wide variety of projects and assignments.

Education & Affiliations

University of Texas at Austin
BA with Honors College of Natural Sciences

 

Austin Community College
Degree not yet conferred - Associate of Applied Science Computer Programming

 

Professional Experience

Owner
Beth Peterson Digital Design, Manchaca, Texas

January 2001 - Present

Hand code valid HTML, XHTML and CSS as contract coder for local internet design firm. Design and code entire sites for individual clients/businesses.

 

Web Minion
Embedded Power Systems, Austin, Texas

October 2000 - January 2001

Assisted Web Master in improving site navigation. Also worked on corporate branding and incorporating new company logo into web site and various product data sheets.

 

Vice President
Austin Title Company, Austin, Texas

June 1979 - December 1999

In charge of policy and commitment departments. Responsibilities included:

  • Answering inquiries from customers and staff continuously regarding procedures for issuance of title policies and commitments, policy premium rate calculation queries, and questions regarding possible defects in title revealed during title examination.
  • Assisted fee based closing attorneys and out-of-town closing agents on transactions with title commitments, premium calculation, satisfaction of title exceptions, examination of land surveys, recordation of legal documents, and final policy issuance.
  • Contacted underwriters when appropriate for assistance with questions relating to policy issuance and rate rule usage.

Other duties:

  • Developed and enforced corporate procedures to comply with established Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulations.
  • Oversaw local escrow accounting including internal escrow audits and TDI audits.
  • Scheduled and tracked company training and continuing education programs.
  • Coordinated computer maintenance and technology.
  • Local network administrator for Austin corporate office and six branch offices.

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