KRISTIN B. STEVENS
Pitts, GA ***72
Phone 706-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
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.
REFERENCES:
Furnished upon request