Legal Assistant Secretary

Marlene Flores

Manorville, NY

917-***-****

***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE - To secure a remote/work at home position in a professional, well-respected company.

INTRODUCTION - A high-energy and passionate professional, who is focused on delivering quality of service, integrity and trust. With considerable pride on communication, accessibility and remarkable attention to detail and a drive for results, I am able to provide superior service in all aspects of sales in residential real estate. My sales experience, coupled with extensive real estate knowledge ensures all real estate needs will be carried out personally, professionally, and efficiently. I enjoy the benefit of working with developing long term relationships with those interested in strategic alternatives in real estate investments. I continue to stimulate business growth, as I have throughout my professional career, through building strong and valued partnerships, leveraging all tools and resources to achieve desired results, and a continued commitment to excellence in service.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS - Bilingual in Spanish and English and with ten years real estate sales experience; Great knowledge of the sales market in The Historic Landmark District of Jackson Heights, and other neighborhoods; Unmatchable communication and negotiation skills; Excellent professional presentation with attractive manner; Uncommon ability to network effectively and focus on service; Highly self-motivated; Remarkable organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; Exceptional ability to work both independently and as a team player; Demonstrated track record of sales success and meeting sales quotas; Driven and proven ability to sell through objections; and Extraordinary ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE - Brown Harris Stevens, Douglas Elliman, Fenwick Keats, Century 21 - Schedule formal presentations with sellers to secure listings; Generate lists of properties that are comparable with the needs of the sellers and buyers and their financial expectations; Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services; Interview buyers to determine what kinds of properties they qualify for; Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers; Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other; Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration; Confer with building management, lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and board members; Confirm that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates; and Coordinate property closings with attorneys.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN LAW FIRMS - Worked as a Legal Assistant for Criminal Defense Attorney, Richard Levitt and Nicholas Kaizer; and for Civil Rights and Constitutional Law Professor at Hofstra Law, Leon Friedman; Served a bilingual translator on all communications from our clients to attorneys; and Traveled to various institutions to visit clients. Worked as a Legal Secretary for Dewey Ballantine, and Willkie Farr and Gallagher in Real Estate, Corporate, Litigation, International Law, Entertainment and Family Law, Insurance, Trust & Estates, Tax, Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademarks, and Pension Benefits.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - State of New York Licensed Real Estate Agent, Katharine Gibbs Business School, (Legal Secretarial), Hunter College, NY (Liberal Arts)