Laura L. Blair
Port Richey, FL 34668
Email: *********@***.***
KEY STRENGTHS
Experienced Professional who successfully prioritizes and multi-tasks
while wearing many "hats"
Strong Communicator both verbal and written
Organized with attention to detail while meeting all deadlines
Self-starter with a strong work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks and the
Internet
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 WALLER & MITCHELL LAW FIRM
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST/REAL ESTATE-PROCESSOR/WAREHOUSER
Front Desk Receptionist
Managed the front desk for two Attorneys
Scheduled client appointments, opened new client files, collected
payments and processed the incoming mail
Real Estate Processor/Warehouser
Processor
Opened new closing files, ordered title in Double-time, HOA
Association Letters & Dues, Payoff Letters
Warehouser
Sent documents in for recording and signed loan package to the lender
Sent all checks and copies of closing documents to the appropriate
party
Closed file
1996-2011 STEPHENS & HAYES CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RESIDENTIAL
CLOSER/ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Managed all administrative and office duties
Answered all direct phone lines and was the liaison between clients
and Bosses
Scheduled client appointments and made travel arrangements
Responsible for organizing, purchasing, stocking and administering
office supplies
Responsible for accounts receivables, payables and monthly billing
using QuickBooks software
Managed all bank accounts-processed deposits, withdrawals and managed
the Line of Credit
Managed time cards and payroll for all employees
Residential Closer
14 years' experience as a closer
Prepared all documentation pertaining to real estate closings
including the deed and conducting the closings
Ordered and reviewed title commitments and surveys, worked with the
lenders and the lenders requirements
Successfully communicated with title companies, brokers, attorneys
and buyers to expedite closings
Responsible for closing the file and depositing the proceeds check
Assistant Property Manager
Assisted in directing property management for commercial and
residential properties
Responsible for showing, selecting tenants, reference checks and
referrals for potential tenants
Responsible for rent/lease collections
Managed accounts receivables and payables, collection calls
Scheduled Sub-Contractors services
Reviewed work orders and responsible for invoicing
Assisted in the annual budget and handled all banking functions
1995 DONALD I. BETTENHAUSEN & ASSOCIATES-ATTORNEYS AT LAW
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT-INTERNSHIP
Secretarial duties included typing correspondences, organizing files
and answering telephones.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant duties included assisting the attorney in
drafting legal documents for corporations, real estate closings and
probate matters
1995 PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE-LAW OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY PUBLIC
DEFENDER
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT-INTERNSHIP
Engaged in all aspects of criminal litigation from the initial client
interview to assisting the attorneys in court
EDUCATION
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE-AAS DEGREE-GPA 3.85/4.0
An ABA Accredited Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program
PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE
Computer Software Courses
MEMBERSHIP AND ACADEMIC POSITIONS
*President of the Paralegal Association
*International Honor Society