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Real Estate Customer Service

Location:
Columbia, SC, 29206
Posted:
June 08, 2011

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Rana Peri Davis

**** ********* **** • Columbia, SC 29206

Phone 803-***-**** (home) or 467 5699 (cell)

E mail: **********@**.**.***

OBJECTIVE: TO SECURE A PARALEGAL POSITION THAT UTILIZES MY EDUCATION, SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Education

August 2010 to present Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC (Airport Campus)

Associate in Public Service, Paralegal Studies, ABA Approved

Coursework Completed: Business Law I and II, Introduction to Law and Ethics, Criminal Law,

Torts, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Legal Bibliography

Scholars List Recipient, Fall 2011; 4.0 GPA Spring 2011

February 2004 Real Estate School of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Licensure, Real Estate Sales

April 1999 – 2003 Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC (Beltline Campus)

Degree, Associate in Arts

Membership: Member, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

Contributor to The Pony Express, college newspaper

Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Publisher, QuickBooks, SoftPro, iJacket Manager

Command of grammar, pronunciation, proofreading, and correspondence composition

Research, organization and analytical ability

Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines

Excellent Interpersonal skills

Typing: 55 60 wpm; Transcription: 50 55 wpm

employment

Dec. 2010 to June, 2011 Jabber and Isaac P .A. Columbia, SC

Paralegal (Internship – 120 hours)

• Assign new client files and enter pertinent information into Time Matters software program

• Input information relative to real estate transactions into Proform to include recorded mortgages and deeds

• Order title searches and input results into Proform while ensuring all exceptions are cleared prior to final loan approval

• Prepare title policies/commitments

• Prepare HUD 1 Settlement Statement to ensure all required fees, credits and concessions are credited/debited to the buyer and

seller

• Prepare pleadings and motions for custody/divorce matters to file with Richland/Lexington County Family Courts

• Prepare Quit Claim Deeds and Power of Attorneys (General and Specific) for recording with Register of Deeds Office

May 2010 to Nov. 2010 Jackie Breland Consulting, PA Columbia, SC

Office Manager/Accounting Assistant

• Recorded all company related income and liabilities utilizing QuickBooks while ensuring proper accounting practices

• Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure checking account reflects a true and accurate record of cash on hand

• Prepared and filed 990 and 990EZ tax returns for nonprofit organizations and mailed all necessary documentation to the IRS

and/or State of South Carolina Treasury Office

• Organized material for workshops and created PowerPoint slides to be used in presentations

• Created marketing materials and assisted President in marketing services offered by company to non profit organizations

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Aug., 2005 Present Russell and Jeffcoat Realtors Columbia, SC

Realtor

• Deliver excellent customer service while assisting clients/customers with the purchase or sale of homes/land in the

midlands of South Carolina

• Consult with sellers in preparation of placing their home on the market, prepare Customized Market Analysis for

comparative pricing, and perform marketing strategies such as internet websites and virtual tours to maximize exposure

• Educate buyers of the home buying process to include mortgage approval, property selection (needs vs. wants),

home inspections, the closing process, and required prepaid and other funds necessary to close loan.

• Ensure both buyers and sellers understand my rule in the real estate transaction by thorough explanation of

agency relationships in South Carolina

• Coordinate necessary inspections; research tax records, deeds and seller payoff information

• Develop and maintain ongoing network with financial institutions, county/city entities relative to homebuyer

programs

• Work with closing attorney to ensure purchase/sale is executed in accordance with Offer to Purchase

Accomplishments Through my tireless efforts, marketing and follow up, I was instrumental in securing a 22 home site

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subdivision located in the City of Columbia. Sold real estate in excess of $500,000 1st quarter of 2009.

Sep. – Dec. 2008 AMERIGROUP Community Care Columbia, SC

Contract Marketing Representative

• Established and maintained positive relationships with community organizations, provider offices, and faith

based organization through site visits and outreach activities

• Staffed community events/presentations at the Boys of Girls Club of the Midlands throughout Richland and

Lexington counties, health fairs and exhibits to enhance AMERIGROUP’s presence in the community; disseminated

material and promos to participants

• Traveled to Orangeburg and Charleston counties distributing marketing material and meeting with medical

providers;

• Provided administrative duties to the Vice of Marketing and Department as needed

• Utilized Salesforce.com to input, assign, and track marketing events

Accomplishments Through effective marketing strategies, I secured two contracts with medical providers opting to use

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AMERIGROUP’S Medicaid program as one of their preferred HMOs

Feb. 2003 – Apr.2008 Dr. Green B. Neal Columbia, SC

Medical Transcriptionist

• Transcribed and converted dictated patients medical histories, physical reports, office/consultation notes, treatment plans,

laboratory results, and pathology reports;

• Demonstrated excellent grammar, spelling, proof reading and editing skills to ensure reports were typed correctly and

contained true and accurate medical information

• Exhibited an understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required to perform duties

• Maintained backups in the event retrieval was necessary due of misplaced files, etc.

Jun. 1998 Jun. 2002 Carver Lyon Elementary School Columbia, SC

SASI Coordinator

Inputted and maintained all student records to include state classifications, grades, and disciplinary via SASI network;

Enrolled all new student and assigned classes into database; withdrew students and completed permanent records for storage

or to send to transferring school;

Maintained and recorded student attendance as required by The State Department of Education;

Ensured all student EFA/EIA classification codes were accurate as required by State Department of Education

Generated attendance reports and informed school social worker of any attendance problems

Filed court petitions with Solicitor’s Office for students violating State and district truancy policy

Composed discipline reports and gathered information for Hearing Board to use in disciplinary proceedings

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Jan. 1994 Jun. 1997 South Kilbourne Elementary School Columbia, SC

Secretary II

Wrote and transcribed dictation of various types utilizing WordPerfect 6.0, Microsoft Word and Works software

Received and routed incoming calls and acted as office receptionist and school liaison

Maintained and oversaw school budget and student activity account according to District policy

Created and designed school newsletter utilizing Print Shop Deluxe software

Procured school and office supplies using district requisitions and purchase orders

Expedited the work of the office including shifting clerical subordinates to take care of fluctuating workloads.

Mar. 1989 Dec. 1993 SC House of Representatives Columbia, SC

Word Processing Specialist

Prepared legislative correspondence for Representatives of South Carolina Legislature through utilization of Dictaphone and

IBM PC

Coordinated memoranda for distribution to specified constituents mailing lists

Formulated merge letter documents for mass mailing purposes

Edited and proofread letters for errors, proper wording, and grammar correctness, etc.

Community activities/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer 1994 to 2007

PTO Member, Forest Lake Elementary School 2004 to May 2008

PTO Member, Dent Middle School Aug. 2008 – 2011

Mission Evangelism Team, First Northeast Baptist Church, Columbia, SC 2006 to Present

REFERENCES

Jackie Breland, President, Jackie Breland Consulting, P.A., 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 313, Columbia, SC 29204

803-***-****

Bruce Smith, Owner, JK Smith, Inc., 1320 Dunbar Street, Cayce, SC 29033, 803-***-****

Gail Jabber, Attorney At Law, Jabber and Isaac, P.A., 1419 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-***-****

Bill McSorley, Program Director, Paralegal, Business and Public Service, Midlands Technical College, 1260 Lexington

Drive, CO 133, W. Columbia, SC 29170, 803-***-****

Rita Holloway, 2809 Weybourne Way, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-***-****



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