Commercial Paralegal
Resume:
T.H. Barber
*********@*****.***
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Seasoned real estate professional and certified paralegal with over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial and industrial sales, leasing, management, construction and development, finance; as well real estate, contract and corporate law.
SPECIALIZED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organizational, analytical and interpretive skills
Georgia Notary Public
Residential management, sales and leasing
Contract drafting, interpretation and negotiation
Lease review, abstract and analysis
Formation, dissolution, amending corp. entities
Understanding of finance, procurement and sales
Proposal and quote preparation, submission and mgt
Commercial/residential loan closings
Legal and administrative transcription
Business management and supervisory skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Reddman Moving LLC d/b/a Reddman Services, Douglasville, Ga. May 2011 – December 2016
Operations Administrator
Responsible for the management and day to day operations of a family owned moving company
Effectively managed 7 – 12 employees at any given time
Trained and communicated with team members to maintain clear expectations of policies and procedures
Responsible for the successful implementation of employee development programs and virtual training (safety requirements, marketing and industry techniques)
Held weekly meetings with team members to reiterate the importance of safety procedures
Successfully retained a high number of return customers and customer referrals
Established rapport over phone quickly by remaining positive and upbeat while resolving customer issues
Assisted in the facilitation of client decision making process by up selling services as needed
Successfully developed and executed marketing initiatives aimed at increasing market capitalization and brand awareness of the products and services offered
Managed the scheduling, dispatching and monitoring of the daily work assignments of team members
Contract Employment, Atlanta, GA. May 2013 – July 2016
Senior Paralegal – SouthernLinc Wireless – Randstad Staffing – Lease Administration
Contract Manager – Cox Automotive – Artech Staffing - Automation project
Real Estate Transaction Paralegal – Fine and Block – Conduct commercial loan closings
Corporate Paralegal – Rollins, Inc. – Counsel on Call - Corporate governance project
Contract Specialist – McKesson – Counsel on Call - Contract management and research
Contract Manager - Kids II, Inc. – Robert Half Legal - Vendor, sales and manufacturing contract administration
Internap Network Services, Atlanta, Ga. November 2010 – May 2013
Corporate Paralegal/Contract Negotiator
Provide administrative support to General counsel and VP of legal affairs
Manage the global contract execution process of data center infrastructure, software sales and procurement
Responsible for drafting, negotiating and editing sales quotes, MSA, SLA, SOW, NDA etc.
Responsible for reviewing, summarizing and negotiating sales contracts on customer paper
Maintain an up to date and accurate contract mgt system (Apttus) and templates
Work closely with CEO and CCO to coordinate signing, and ensure compliance with corporate policies
Coordinate with the finance and sales departments to handle customer disputes and arrears
Host quarterly training sessions for new hires as an Introduction to legal department
Contract Employment, Atlanta, GA. July 2007 – November 2010
Real Estate Paralegal -Home Depot Corporate – Lease abstraction and automation project
Real Estate Paralegal - AT&T – Tower lease abstraction project
Real Estate Paralegal – Weissman, Nowak et. al. - Real Estate closing paralegal
North American Title Co., Orlando, Fl. November 2005 – June 2007
Commercial and Residential Closer / Title Agent
Supervise closing team of 7
Order, review, analyze and clear title in accordance with lender requirements
Process closing files from the inception of the purchase and sale agreement through closing
Order, review and verify surveys, payoffs, tax and utility information
Prepare HUDs and balance escrow using Closers Choice, Soft Pro, Landtech or Excel
Implement closing procedures and policies for optimal customer service and turnaround
Procure and retain loyal customer base through exceptional customer service and industry knowledge
Licensed RE Agent, Orlando, Fl. February 2004 – June 2007
Sweetwater Realty
Represent buyers and sellers in designated real estate transactions including property purchase and sales, leasing, subleasing and management or disposition of owned assets (Residential)
Analyze and identify potential property in accordance with buyers instructions
Successfully marketed and sold various properties, meeting or exceeding sellers expectations
Coordinated with title agencies, lenders and brokers to ensure the terms of the p/s agreement were adhered to
Mohr Partners Inc
Provide onsite RE services for Home Depot/Hughes Supply (Industrial and Commercial portfolio)
Manage site selection, lease negotiation, dispositions, acquisitions, sale and leaseback and build-to-suits for assigned business group
Prepare financial analysis and comparison reports for upper management
Greenspoon, Marder et al., Orlando, Fl. July 2002 – February 2004
Commercial/Residential Real Estate and Corporate Paralegal
Prepare loan documentation from draft to final using commitment letter, and title search
Occasionally collaborated with outside counsel in special projects and litigation matters
Order/review title searches, prepared and terminated UCCs, NOCs, Mechanic’s liens etc.
Obtained and reviewed land surveys and verified zoning requires (i.e. lot setbacks and restrictions)
Managed contractor invoices submitted for payment, ensuring completion of
Managed the lot releases with the lender upon sale of the lots
Gathered closing information from lending institutions, sellers, purchasers etc.
Prepared and distributed post closing documentation and prepared closing binders
Recorded loan and purchase documentation and issued both loan and owner title policies
Reviewed and/or created lease agreements, modifications, extensions and expansion agreements
Managed additional legal matters for corporate clientele (I.e. corporate governance, litigation, and governmental certifications and licensing)
Pizzuti Development, Inc., Orlando, FL February 2001 – July 2002
Assistant Property/Marketing Manager
Maintained solid tenant relationships, consistently favorable occupancy rates, and accurate availability information of mixed use (residential, commercial and retail)
Managed the leasing process, credit checks, lease execution, rent collections, lease compliance issues, tenant dispute resolution, delinquencies, evictions etc.
Scheduled work orders and emergency responses, as well as scheduled inspections and cleared violations
Assisted with the preparation and submission of budgetary reports and analyses
Prepared lease proposals, created media kits, assemble presentations and manage contact/lead files
Worked with local government/municipalities to obtain licensing, permits and clear violations; as well as organize special events, including dedications, grand openings, and community affairs
Newmark & Co, New York, NY January 2000 – February 2001
Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner
Responsible for assisting managing partner with all administrative duties (i.e. travel, meetings etc.)
Discreetly handled personal and corporate business matters
Prepared departmental correspondence, reports and marketing materials
Provided assistance with all leasing functions for corporate clients by conducting tours of vacant space in class “A” office buildings
Gathered market information such as demographics and sales and leasing figures in order to provide monthly market reports
Provided bi-weekly reports to corporate clients notifying them of crucial leasing dates, upcoming options and/or renewals
Provided transfer of property letters to existing tenants of newly acquired properties
Trizechahn Office Properties, New York, NY. June 1997 – January 2000
Real Estate Paralegal
Maintained Property Management system with up to date information
Ensured that all lease-related transactions; monthly rent, insurance and common area charges are reviewed and properly recorded
Prepared, tracked and managed tenant invoicing (i.e. utilities, CAM, adjustments etc.)
Collaborated with property manager and finance department to handle past due accounts
Worked closely with outside counsel on corporate litigation matters, evictions, bankruptcies etc.
Prepared pre-eviction correspondence (i.e. default notices, violations and collections)
Worked closely with General Counsel with acquisitions, loans, corporate compliance issues etc.
EDUCATION
2008-2013 Strayer University Atlanta, GA
1994–1996 New York University, SCE Real Estate Certificate New York, NY
oProperty Management
oCommercial Lease Interpretation
oReal Estate Sales Person License
1998-1999 Soblesohn School of Paralegal Studies Certificate of completion New York, NY
SOFTWARE: Windows, Salesforce, Big Machine, Apttus, Softpro, Closers Choice, Remedy, LeaseNet, TenantPro
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