MELONIE J. KIMBRO

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Stone Mountain, GA 30087

acsmnu@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Thompson, O’Brien, Kemp & Nasuti, P.C. July, 2015 – present

Real Estate Paralegal

Manage residential and commercial files through the foreclosure process, i.e. communicating with lenders and borrowers to obtain pertinent information needed to move loans through the Georgia foreclosure process. This process sometimes include communicating with the parties to facilitate/negotiate deeds in lieu of foreclosure or forbearance options.

Morris/Schneider/Wittstadt May 2013 – July, 2015

Real Estate Paralegal

Managed the closing process for a large volume of loans for one of the largest closing attorney’s offices in Georgia. Prepared title commitments for mortgage lenders. Facilitated all details of the closing process to ensure all files included the pertinent elements for a smooth and effective closing. Our office handled hundreds of real estate closings each month. Heavy client contact requires superb people skills to effectively move files through the closing process. Performed research with the Superior Court Clerk’s Cooperative Authority during the process of clearing title. Numerous other duties as it pertain to preparing files for real estate closings.

State Bank & Trust Company May 2012 – April 2013

Real Estate Paralegal – Special Assets Division

Prepared, reviewed and facilitated the recording of Assignments of Loan Documents and UCC3 Assignments for failed banks and future loss-share acquisition banks. Prepared, reviewed and recorded Assignments of Loan Documents and UCC3 Assignments for bank loans that have been repaid to facilitate release of collateral by the Loan Collateral Department. Reviewed Title information and Assignments of Loan Documents and UCC3 Assignments prepared by outside law firms and presented accurate documents to authorized signatories of the Bank. Performed legal research as to matters regarding banking and financing and perfecting collateral, UCC Financing Statements, and real estate issues to verify the accuracy of Assignments. Communicate and/or correspond effectively with outside attorneys and paralegals, County Clerks of Court and other government agencies. Assisted SAD portfolio managers, portfolio managers’ assistants, loan collateral and other employees with legal issues as requested by Senior Counsel.

Prommis Solutions/Johnson & Freedman, LLC January 2011 – May 2012

Florida Foreclosure Paralegal, Atlanta, GA

Managed a case load of 80-100 files through the Florida foreclosure process for several clients (national banks). Effectively adhering to Florida statutes that govern each county as Florida is a judicial state. Supported attorneys in the legal judicial process of Foreclosure properties located in the state of Florida. Responsible for reviewing foreclosure case files, preparing all pertinent legal documents such as Complaints, Motions and Court Orders, Amendments, Notice of Hearings, Affidavits, Defaults, Notice of Actions, etc. Monitored court dockets, effectively communicated with Clerk of Court personnel, opposing counsel and bank personnel. Solely managed a portfolio of 80-100 cases.

Crown Communities, Conyers, GA September 2010 – December 2011

New Homes Specialist

Sales Agent for Crown Communities. Managed marketing, client development and lending options in new construction subdivisions. Determined buyers specific needs, assisted them with obtaining financing, drafted new construction sales contracts, including subsequent amendments if necessary; ultimately managing each customer file from sale to closing table. Worked closely with construction team to ascertain issues relating to securing permits to build, scheduling subcontractors, educating buyers about the building process, obtaining certificates of occupancy. Prepared numerous reports for corporate office relating to marketing, sales, construction stages, competitor communities and homes to be closed for each month. Worked closely with various lending institutions; acted as liaison in the loan process.

FDIC as Receiver of Omni National Bank, Atlanta, GA June 2008 – September 2009

Litigation Paralegal (March 2009 – September 2009)

Maintained status report of all Litigation and Bankruptcy matters for FDIC attorney. Reviewed documents for attorney/client privilege; responded to document subpoenas. Prepared drafts of Proof of Claim forms.

Omni National Bank

Real Estate Paralegal/Community Development Center Specialist (June 2008 – March 2009)

Managed portfolio of OREO properties by facilitating their rehabilitation for the purposes of creating rental revenue for the bank. Worked closely with Vice President of the division in interviewing, procuring and managing contractors and property managers. Responsible for generating weekly reports of rehabilitation expenses, rental income and total outlay of rental properties. Supervised contractor activity during rehabilitation. Processed wire transfers and payments to vendors for services rendered.

Legacy Realty Group, Atlanta, GA March 2005 – May 2008

New Homes Specialist

Provided Atlanta home buyers with an optimal buying experience as an independent contractor for Legacy Communities. Managed marketing, client development and lending options in new construction subdivisions. Conducted discovery with buyers to ascertain their specific needs, assistance with securing financing, prepare new construction sales contract, including subsequent amendments if necessary; ultimately managing each customer file from sale to closing table. Worked closely with construction team to ascertain issues relating to securing permits to build, scheduling subcontractors, educating buyers about the building process, obtaining certificates of occupancy. Reviewed plat maps to decide what floorplan will appropriately fit specific home sites, etc. Prepared numerous reports for corporate office relating to marketing, sales, construction stages, competitor communities and homes to be closed for each month. Worked closely with various lending institutions; acted as liaison in the loan process. Member of Atlanta Board of Realtors.

McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP, Atlanta, GA July 2002 – February 2005

Litigation Paralegal

Assisted in management of a caseload of 18-25 cases in the Domestic, Insurance Defense, Products Liability and Bankruptcy areas of law. Conducted legal research, drafted pleadings, financial affidavits, prepared exhibits for depositions and court hearings; prepared court date timelines; compiled documents for responses to discovery requests; issued deposition and trial subpoenas; drafted correspondence. Managed large document intensive cases utilizing database software, i.e. corporate bankruptcy and insurance defense cases.

Hunton & Williams, Atlanta, GA November 2000 – June 2001

Litigation Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Managed a case load of 17-20 cases, obtained local rules of out-of-state municipalities for new incoming cases, requested discovery, compiling documents for responses to discovery requests, preparing court date timelines for case files, keeping files updated as documents were received, prepared Bills of Costs, conducted legal research, reviewed files to ascertain documents needed then prepared and issued subpoenas.

Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP, Atlanta, GA March 1999 – October 2000

Litigation Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Assisted in preparing cases for trial by interviewing witnesses and preparing testimony outlines. Drafted pleadings, prepared documents for discovery responses, issued witness and document subpoenas. Summarized depositions; conducted legal research for cases on Lexis and in the law library.

Fulton County Government, Atlanta, GA January 1993 – July 1998

Fulton County District Attorney’s Office (January 1997- July 1998)

Legal Assistant to the District Attorney

Managed, coordinated and directed the public affairs, events and official meetings for the District Attorney, Paul L. Howard, Jr. Reviewed, analyzed and performed administrative/human resources duties. Served as liaison to judges, department heads, public officials, attorneys and citizens of Atlanta.

State Court Of Fulton County (January 1993 – December 1996)

Administrative Assistant to the Solicitor General

Responsible for coordinating the Solicitor’s daily schedule and events, organized and drafted responses to correspondence, created forms, charts and tracking systems. Performed personnel, payroll, financial and budget duties. Additionally, assisted in the preparation of legal documents such as briefs, motions, appeals and court orders.

EDUCATION:

Barney Fletcher Real Estate Academy, Georgia Real Estate License, Atlanta, GA, August 2001

(Member of National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors and Atlanta Board of Realtors)

Atlanta Intercontinental University - National Center for Paralegal Training, Atlanta, GA

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate received March, 1999

(Received $1000.00 Scholarship for Essay Competition)

Brannell Business College, Atlanta, GA

Office Technology/Word Processing Certificate, 1987

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Type 70 wpm, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Citrix, LPS, FMS, Summation Blaze and Elite Webview

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