MARIA LEAL

Phone: 408-***-****

E-mail: ac3z7p@r.postjobfree.com

I am a motivated and personable individual with 15+ years of office experience with a high degree of efficiency. Managed a mortgage and real estate office for 20+ years. Served as a point person to the President and CFO in a mortgage company. 2+ years of legal secretarial background supporting two demanding Patent/Trademark attorneys. 2 years in the Staffing/Recruiting industry. 4 years of school Executive Secretarial experience reporting to Special Education or Business Services Director of school districts while supporting a department of 500+ classified and certificated employees.

Professional Experience:

Santa Clara County Office Of Education San Jose, CA

Executive Secretary April 2013 – Current

Assist with employment process maintaining current applications, orientation/induction and career fairs

Maintain accurate records; plan and manage projects; operating standard office equipment; and utilizing pertinent software applications

Coordinate and facilitate communications and serve as liaison between the District and teachers, parents, and the public

People Bank Staffing San Jose, CA

Staffing Specialist/Recruiter April 2012 – April 2013

Interview, prequalify, negotiate offers and close hires

Prescreen and develop rapport with applicants to establish a lasting business relationship to ensure consistent talent pipeline

Flexible team player, but able to work independently with no supervision

S&A Associates Technology Resources San Jose, CA

Staffing Account Manager November 2011 – April 2012

Process weekly payroll for contract /temporary employees

Build new business, manage existing accounts and meet company daily goal of 50+ cold calls and emails

Actively campaign target accounts and expand client database

Leal Financial and Associates Inc. San Jose, CA

Office Manager/Loan Processor November 2008 – November 2011

Contribute to company growth from 3 to 25 loan officers by actively recruiting loan officers with a hit the ground running attitude

Partner with senior management to create a successful and productive Retail Loan Department

Maintain human resources files, employee records, and performed other HR duties as assigned by management

Countrywide Home Loans San Jose, CA

Mortgage Loan Originator November 2005 – November 2008

Built clientele supported by 60% referral business

Interacted with clients, realtors and escrow company on a regular basis to obtain necessary documents

Employee Recognition: Recognized as Top Producer. Proven ability to work with diverse people on all levels

North American Properties and Real Estate San Jose, CA

Sr. Loan Processor November 1998 – November 2005

Verify, compile, and type application information for mortgage loans.

Review residential loan application and verify data is complete and meets establishment standards

Created long lasting relationship with escrow companies and realtors to obtain fast service and establish clientele

Skjerven & Morrill Law Firm San Jose, CA

Legal Secretary (Patent and Trademark Department) November 1996 – November 1998

Create, organize and maintain client files, interact with clients, and prepare drafts for attorney

Maintain calendar and diary for attorney, meeting clients, and build relationships with clients

Prepare expense reports, and coordinate meetings and travel

Old Republic Title San Jose, CA

Escrow Assistant November 1995 – November 1996

Open title and escrow, ordered payoffs, property tax certificates, HOA Certificates, lien status and or release

Prepare estimated and final HUD-1 Settlement Statements for lenders review and approval

Ensure all parties including buyers, sellers and any agents receive copy of final settlement statement prior to closing,

Collaborate with loan officers, real estate agents and customers to ensure closing disbursements were met

Languages:

Portuguese – Fluent Spanish – Able to communicate

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