Appointed as Interim Erie County Recorder on February 2, 2023, to fulfill term through January 5, 2025.

————————————————- Summary —————————————————–

Ellie has worked for Erie County for 36 years for the Auditor’s and Engineer’s Offices with the diverse elected officeholders during this time. She is very familiar and knowledgeable with the Recorder’s Office and its website as she uses it almost every day due to my various job responsibilities and duties. She is able to read and understand a legal description on a deed, follow ownership on parcels of land, research past and present ownership of parcels, know what needs to be recorded for a deed to be legal and knowledgeable of and experienced with splits, combinations, transfers and plats. Ellie has added value to both offices at collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities for many years. She has met tight deadlines. Hardworking with customer service and time management abilities. She is devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. She is reliable, highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

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 * Excellent Verbal & Written Communications * Works Well Under Pressure
* Team Collaboration * Deadline Adherence
* Research and Development * Methodical In Nature
* Attention To Detail * Exceptional Interpersonal Relationships
* Able to read and understand a legal description on a deed

————————————————— Experience —————————————————-

Real Estate Transfer Officer | Erie County Auditor’s Office | Sandusky
1997 – February 2023

Understand, knowledgeable and manage land transfers of splits, combinations and plats.
Able to read and understand legal description on a deed to ensure it is properly recorded.
Assist land owners with analyzing complex real estate documents
by tracking who was past owner or is the current owner.

Tax Map Draftsman | Erie County Engineer’s Office | Sandusky
1986 – 1997

Developed precise drawings from scratch based on
written and verbal specifications supplied by customer or engineers.
Received and reviewed details to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
Implemented revisions as required by engineers.
Maintained tight deadlines and forged strong team bonds to accomplish challenging objectives.

————————————————– Associations —————————————————-

The Ohio Recorders’ Association
Serving Our Seniors – Board Member

—————————————————- Education —————————————————–

Terra State Community College | Fremont, Ohio | 1979
Associate Degree | Business Management

Sandusky High School | Sandusky, Ohio | 1976

Ellen “Ellie” M. Olsen
247 Columbus Avenue, Suite 225
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-627-7686 (office)
Website: Erie County Recorder