Gina Backhaus

aczjwk@r.postjobfree.com *** W. Hill Street, #1, Decatur, Georgia 30030 404-***-****

OVERVIEW

Energetic, resourceful paralegal with knowledge, initiative, skill and experience in legal and technical support, real estate management, office management, sales and marketing seeking full-time work opportunity QUALIFICATIONS

Broad range of skills and experience that includes all aspects of the paralegal métier, executive support, office management, sales, leasing and closing on real property, marketing, and cash-flow/collections management Detail-oriented, driven, tech-savvy and proactive professional with upbeat presence and poise, outstanding communication and team-building skills and the ability to deliver expected results under pressure EXPERIENCE

June 2016 The Seng Company Decatur, Georgia

to December 2016

Executive Assistant to President of real estate investment company (sole proprietorship)

Sole lead operations support for expanding portfolio of primarily commercial investment properties through the southeast United States

Management of company files, heavy bookkeeping/accounting, property investment research July 2013 Interactive Communications International, Inc. (InComm) Atlanta, Georgia to June 2016

Legal Assistant to SVP/General Counsel and Financial Services team of exponentially-growing company; also provide support to and assist C-level executives (namely COO, CFO and several EVPs)

Drafted and proofed/reviewed agreements and contracts independently and under direction of supervising attorneys; acted as liaison between company’s own executives and company’s partners with finalization, execution and distribution of such agreements

Booked domestic and international travel and conferences, arranged hotel stay, corporate meetings and luncheons for all of legal department and as needed for C-level officers; managed and coordinated attorney and facility calendars department-wide

Prepared and processed incoming legal and executive employee company expenses for travel, meetings and partner activities; oversaw all legal invoicing and expenses; acted as administrator for company’s legal department business procurement card

Maintained corporate books and ensure all corporate records are current and organized efficiently; worked with outside vendor to comply with all legal requirements of company’s and its affiliates’/subsidiaries’ organizational filings; also worked with executive members and other assistants to prepare for Executive Board meetings

Collaborated with legal staff to produce PowerPoint presentations for internal distribution as well as for conference presentations, potential business partners and outside vendors

Integral organizational lead in highly-successful 2014 Technology Association of Georgia event sponsored by company

November 2010 Georgia-Pacific LLC Atlanta, Georgia to June 2013

Legal Administrative Assistant with liberal paralegal responsibilities within Real Estate group; also provide secondary support to General Counsel (high level), Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Corporate Real Estate, Finance and Corporate Governance groups as needed

Eagerly assisted and liaised with other upper-level divisions and business units within Georgia-Pacific as a whole as needed for property and entity research, document requests, and general property portfolio information

Reviewed and analyzed title documents, surveys, and other due diligence items as requested for lease, purchase and sale transactions

Maintained a n d f u l l y r e o r g a n i z e d owned and leased real property records and files in compliance with company principles and in accordance with electronic and print retention as well as legal hold schedules

Handled time entry and business expense reporting, along with calendar coordination, for Real Estate group and often for General Counsel

Earned $400K+ for Georgia-Pacific as a part of oil and gas lease research for Gypsum and Wood Products legal tea

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Liaised with Cash Management and held integral paralegal role within Real Estate and Corporate Governance units in 2012 major European consumer products assets divestiture

Collaborated with senior litigation paralegals in document production requests for current matters in litigation phase

October 2010 McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP Atlanta, Georgia

Temporary receptionist assignment for illustrious law firm in downtown Atlanta

First point of contact at main reception area

Arranged and managed conference facilities and equipment March 2010 Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Atlanta, Georgia to July 2010

Legal Assistant to Partner and Of Counsel in fast-paced restaurant lending division and SBA real estate division

Supported team of attorneys and paralegals in property title review and due diligence, document production, document revision and records/case management

Coordinated and directed client relations and business development activities for supervising Partner

Assisted Partner with preparation of expense reimbursements, calendar coordination, time entry and with personal matters as needed

November 2007 Northcutt Realty, LLC and RAM Partners, LLC Auburn, AL/Atlanta, GA to January 2010

Property Manager of newly constructed high-end apartment community (Two21 Armstrong) and Assistant Property Manager for similar property in Atlanta, GA

Met or exceeded all leasing targets and achieved to-capacity leasing of new property ahead of schedule at Two21 Armstrong

Increased occupancy from 78% to full capacity (fully-leased) within three months in Atlanta

Supervised onsite office and all performed daily functions from answering phones, attending current and prospective tenants, leasing/resident retention, organizing resident functions, and maintaining clubhouse/office environment to fulfilling all upper managerial functions such as employee supervision, collections, budgeting, accounting, heavy marketing, and conflict resolution

February 2002 Akridge & Balch, P.C. Auburn, Alabama to October 2007

Senior Paralegal for founding partner of firm and five attorneys, with concentration in real estate law, residential and commercial real estate closings, case litigation, commercial collections, family law, estate law, and corporate governance

Achieved expertise in land, residential, and commercial real estate transactions, including financing, due diligence, title and survey examination, and document production from the beginning stages to the close of the transaction

Coordinated and prepared document production requests and compilations; ensured preservation of data for litigation matters

FORMAL EDUCATION

1991-1995 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia -- English Literature with a Minor Concentration in Comparative Literature

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

2017 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Sales Associate Certification for Sales Associate; currently licensed in GA 2007 Avery Yarbrough Real Estate School License Certification for Sales Associate; Passed State Exam (AL) 2002-2005 Several professional development courses, including Real Estate Closings for Paralegals, Real Property Title Insurance Requirements, Trial Preparation from Start to Finish, and WestLaw Online Research Certification

2001 Auburn University Paralegal Certification Program -- Six-week intensive paralegal skills course leading to ABA-approved paralegal certification; completed top in class HOBBIES Reading, creative writing, painting, cooking, visiting farmers’ markets Excellent professional references available upon request.

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