Beverly Ward Bergthold
**** ********** *** ( San Jose, CA 95136 408-***-**** (
************@*****.***
Administrative/Clerical/Customer Service Professional
Motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Professional with the dedication,
attitude and willingness to learn to provide exceptional support in any
industry. Background includes extensive practical experience in
organization, scheduling, interacting with professionals, conducting
research and gathering information, as an Administrative Assistant and as a
Certified Senior Escrow Officer. Demonstrated skill in managing multiple
tasks simultaneously, independently prioritizing critical tasks, creating
timelines to complete projects and ensuring all details are addressed in a
high-pressure environment. Has the Ability to adapt easily to any
environment and learn new tasks. Reputation for attention to detail,
project management, communication and problem solving skills.
Key Skills / Areas of Expertise
Build & Maintain Relationships
Technically Savvy
Strong Analytical Skills
Works Independently
Organized & Detail-Oriented
Problem Solving Skills
Project Management
Exercise Excellent Judgment
Budget Management
Excellent Communication Skills
Strong Scheduling Capabilities
Dedication to Customer Service
Manage Multiple Projects
Learn New Tasks Quickly
Meet Deadlines
Education/Technical Skills
Administrative Management Certificate of Achievement in progress at West
Valley College (Administrative Office Skills Series)
San Jose State University - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, 2007
(GPA 3.407)
Deans Scholar 2000 - 2001, Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor
Society and Tau Delta Phi Co-ed Honor Fraternity
West Valley College - AA Speech Communication / AS Paralegal, 1998 (GPA
3.65)
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society and Lambda Epsilon Chi Paralegalonor
Society
Honor Society
California Health and Life Insurance License 2007
Computer Skills - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Access and
Quicken, Act
Professional Experience
Administrative Assistant/ Certified Senior Escrow Officer/Branch Manager,
San Jose, CA (1990-2007)
o Spearheaded the escrow process and managed operations as an escrow
officer, certified senior escrow officer and branch manager for various
organizations, including Alliance Title Company, LandAmerica Title
Company, New Century Title Company, LandSafe Title Company.
o Interacted with attorneys, lenders, real estate agents, underwriters and
clients to gather necessary information, coordinate schedules and keep
the closing process on schedule.
o Identified potential issues and determined the most efficient means for
resolving problems promptly.
o Handled and applied large sums of money accurately to ensure proper
payment of expenses and distributions.
o Assumed responsibility for guiding numerous transactions through the
closing process simultaneously.
o Reviewed every aspect of the entire transaction to confirm that all
details are addressed, clean title is conveyed and appropriate parties
receive appropriate sums.
o Awarded "Escrow Officer of the Year in 2001" at New Century Title
Company.