KRISTIN B. STEVENS

**** ** *** ***

Pitts, GA ***72

Phone 706-***-****

Email: abj2g4@r.postjobfree.com

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

I have a friendly personality, get along well with others, meet new people

easily, and am outgoing. I conduct myself in a professional manner. I

have strong people skills and a strong work ethic as well as being

professional and personable. I am very computer oriented in Microsoft

Word, WordPerfect, Internet Explorer, Excel, Landtech and Windows

Applications. I am very familiar with dictation, answering multiple phone

lines and using office equipment. I work well under pressure, am a quick

study and can handle multiple tasks well. I am able to prioritize and work

well toward deadlines. I believe my skills, abilities and versatility are

important considerations that allow me to be an efficient and effective

employee.

EDUCATION:

Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High

1999

- Graduated with a College Preparatory Seal and a Vocational Seal

Valdosta State University

1999-2000

- Undergraduate Studies

Athens Technical College

2000-2002

- Graduated with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies

EXPERIENCE:

Big Chick - Sales and Food Preparation

Washington, GA

1997-2001

- Handles cash receipts, waited on customers, purchased products,

prepared customers orders. I was entrusted with opening and

closing the business for the owner. I worked with a team of

employees and worked flexible hours

Law Office -Paralegal Work

Lexington, GA

2001-2002

- Receptionist, extensive Real Estate Work, Greeted the public,

Interviewed clients, drafted documents, scheduled appointments,

opened and closed files, and billed clients

Wilkes County 4-H Office - Extension Agent

Washington, GA

2002-2003

- Helped prepare 4-Hers for District Project Achievement. Worked

is 4-Hers in after school programs. I was in charge of a group

of 4-Hers for a weekend stay at District Project Achievement. I

picked 4-Hers up from school for after school events. Helped

coordinate and teach at school 4-H meetings.

Law Office - Real Estate Paralegal

Lexington, GA

2003-2005

- I performed title examinations, draft closing documents and

deeds, performed post-closing duties, and draft title opinions

for banks. Setting up closings and dealing with the local

lenders and mortgage companies. Prepared all closing documents

including HUD Settlement Statements without closing software.

Helped prepare litigation documents and organized information

for court and filed documents when needed. Performed general

office duties which include answering the phone, scheduling

appointments, billing, interviewing client and using various

office equipment. I was in charge of the business account and

the escrow account, paying bills and taking care of title

policies. I worked overtime when needed.

English, Tunkle and Smith, LLP - Real Estate Paralegal

Albert O. English, LLC

Clayton, GA

2005-2008

- I prepared commercial and residential Real Estate closings packages

using Landtech closing software and handled post closing. Performed

title examinations when needed. Cut checks and made deposits for

closings. I handled phone calls with local lenders, mortgage

companies, realtors and other attorneys on a day to day basis. I

handle phone calls with Georgia Power Company regarding lease lots.

Help lenders, clients, mortgage brokers, realtors and other attorneys

with questions and problems as they arise. Set closings and made sure

the client is informed about closing times, dates and money needed for

closings. Prepared wills, probate documents, contracts, easement

agreements, well use agreements, restrictive covenants and various

other legal documents. I was in charge of keeping monthly records of

1099s and filing of 1099s at the end of the year. I answered the

phone as needed and perform general office duties. I work under

pressure and under deadlines. I work overtime as needed to get the

job finished.

Dorminy Medical Center - Secretary

Fitzgerald, GA

December 2008- February 2009

- I answered phones, scheduled appointments, filed medical records and

typed forms.

Mills and Larkey, LLC - Real Estate Paralegal

Joshua A. Larkey

Fitzgerald, GA

February 2009-Present

- I manage every aspect of real estate in the office. I am in charge

of preparing all closings from start to finish. I assign title work

in an efficient manner to the abstractor. I prepare all real estate

documents for the firm. I prepare all of the closing documents for

the firm. I am in charge of handling lenders, brokers, real estate

agents, clients and other attorneys to make the closings run smoothly

and efficiently. I am in charge of getting payoffs and closing

information from various parties. I am in charge of the escrow

account and the reconciliation. I keep a monthly record of 1099s and

I handle the filing of the 1099s at the end of the year. I am in

charge of the filing of all real estate documents and maintaining the

files in an orderly fashion. I am very organized. I work very well

under deadlines and pressure. I work overtime as needed to get the

jobs finished.

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