Barbara Tapanes
Miami, FL 33172
305-***-**** (Direct)
*.*******@*****.***
Career Objective:
To secure a position with a company that will utilize my skills, experience, and desire to learn.
EXPERIENCE
12/2012- Current Tow Connect, Inc. – Administrative Assistant
Performed various secretarial/clerical duties such as documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and organizing filing system.
Answered telephones and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
Sorted and distributed incoming communication data, including faxes, letters and emails.
Billing and collections, invoicing, credit card processing
Contract management
License renewals
09/10- 12/2012 Lowell International Realty, LLC. – Broker Assistant/Transaction
Coordinator
Responsible for all data and reporting associated with the transaction database
Run portfolio reports to determine critical lease dates (renewal options, termination options, etc.)
Prepare and track broker and listing agreements as requested for dispositions
Coordinate and set up meetings with business units, Legal, and department meetings, set up conference calls with brokers, landlords and attorneys for lease review when necessary
Provide administrative support for the Sr. Vice President and Director, including answering phones; responding appropriately to requests; coordinating meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements; and preparing correspondence
4/08 – 09/10 Doral Isles Real Estate, LLC. – Office Manager/ Broker Assistant
Assist brokers in building and maintaining a successful book of business
Maintain producer files including distribution of marketing brochures and mailing contract information to new producers
Maintain quality of end product by verifying quotes and following established procedures
Have knowledge of and perform computer data entry of quotations, binders and related support documents
Be technologically savvy and data driven
Handle endorsement requests and referrals to the broker as necessary
Follow up for any outstanding information needed to complete the underwriting file
Complete project work as assigned by broker
Support department transactions by updating the transaction database as requested
Deposit transaction escrows and logs in QuickBooks
Issue commission checks for broker to sign
12/04 - 6/05 Law Office of Carl M. Sugarman, P.A. - Real Estate Paralegal / Post Closer
Represented attorney by obtaining information and communicating, following up on delegated assignments.
Maintained confidence of clients by keeping information of attorney/client confidential.
Know very well when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.
Assembling documents for real estate brokers and mortgage originator
Communication with all customers involved
Sending documents to county recorders
Mail mortgage document to banks
Mail copies of closing documents to customers
Mail out payoff
9/98 – 12/04 Realty World Marquee Properties - Office Manager
Assist with all financial aspects of all department functions and transactions
Prepare advertising
Provide support for 25 realtor’s
Track sales and listing progress
Answer multiple phone lines
Issue commission checks for broker to sign
6/97 - 9/98 Century 21 Bona Fide Realty: Secretary
Scheduling and organizing broker and client meetings
Preparing, editing and revising many various legal documents
Screening and directing telephone calls and client inquiries to correct parties
Providing support to 45 Realtors
Preparing advertising materials
Coordinating appointments, Open Houses, Closing, coordinating travel itineraries
drafting and editing several real estate documents such as sales documents, purchase and sale contracts, letter of intent, leases, exhibits and closings
SKILLS
Documentation skills Meeting planning
Telephone skills Excellent Verbal communication skills
Dependability Professionalism
Detail oriented Client relationship
Multi-tasking and able to meet strict deadlines
Mlxchange and Tax Roll
EDUCATION Gold Coast Schools
MedVance Institute
Florida International University
Miami-Dade College, Associates in Arts Degree June 2006
South Florida International Academy
Notary Public
REFERENCES Furnished upon request.