LORI KARSEN-LOWE

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PROFILE

Office/Facility Manager, Corporate Paralegal, Executive Assistant, Title Agent and Florida Notary with broad legal background. Organized, articulate and professional with extensive experience in corporate and legal office environments, with exceptional communication skills, with an eye for detail, and an upbeat, polished, adaptable style. Consistently proven ability to increase productivity, develop, implement and improve processes. Diligent in obtaining effective results through strong work ethic, approachability and enthusiasm. A recognized professional for staying outside the boundaries of a job description. Proficient in time management, a critical thinker and problem solver who is quick to learn new tasks, and have accomplished noted achievement in professional areas requiring diplomacy, confidentiality, and/or sensitivity. Experienced in:

Property Management Project Management Calendar Management Vendor Relationships Event Planning Family Law

Travel Arrangements Residential Real Estate Estate Planning Hospitality Industry Contract Review Probate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CENTERS PLAN FOR HEALTHY LIVING, Margate, FL 2018-2022 Office/Facility Manager

• Successfully oversee and maintain all daily office operations and procedures for 32,000 square foot building and grounds maintenance while developing standards and promote activities that enhance operational procedures

• Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers, managing contract and price negotiations

• Ensures security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented

• Monitor and maintain office supply inventory per budgetary guidelines, including supplies for all kitchens and bathrooms and coordinate with IT department on all office equipment, including desk set-ups and distribution of laptops and headsets

• Ensure health and safety policies are up to date and compliance with all city regulations

• Oversaw renovations of entire building, including selection of all finishes (tile, fixtures, cabinets, cubicles, artwork, etc.), collaborating directly with contractor

• Participate actively in the planning and execution of company events RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION formerly 2008-2018

known as VANTAGE HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC., Coral Springs, FL Paralegal/Office Manager, Event Planner/Senior Executive Assistant

• Reported to the Vice President of Brand Management on a daily basis, as well as the General Council and C-level executives (CEO, COO & CFO) regularly

• Developed, Implemented and executed processes associated with drafting agreements, amendments, addendums, correspondence, memorandums, reports, etc., for company- wide operations increasing efficiency and productivity

• Review of franchise documents for all incoming properties; input, create and maintain both physical and electronic files for over 1,000 member properties

• Responsible for day-to-day office operations including supplies, orders, repairs, organization, etc., performing all duties with administrative strength and organization while problem-solving with imagination, resourcefulness and cost-saving measures

• Responsible for Corporate event planning and execution of company events for both small- and large-scale gatherings from office/executive meetings, corporate training, board meetings to the high profile annual corporate conference and tradeshow held in Las Vegas with an attendance of over 1,000

• Coordinating, purchasing, ordering and distribution of all company logo wear, annual conference and tradeshow giveaways, personalized corporate gifts and event welcome bags, etc.

CONSUMER TITLE SERVICES/TITLECO, INC., Coral Springs, FL 2003-2008 Title Manager/Paralegal

• Licensed Florida Real Estate Title Agent

• Responsibilities included all aspects of high volume residential real estate closings

• Managed closings from inception to completion (pre-closing, processing, closing and post-closing)

STEVEN H. SHULMAN, PA & IVY LEAGUE TITLE, Boca Raton, FL 1999-2003 Paralegal

• Preparation of all legal documents for Probate, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and Residential Real Estate closings from inception to completion, along with client billing LAW OFFICES OF ELKINS & FREEDMAN, Fort Lauderdale, FL 1991-1999 Paralegal

• Maintained extensive client contact, scheduling and preparation of all legal documents for Family Law, Chapter 7, Estate Planning, Probate and Civil Litigation for Broward, Palm Beach, Lee, Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Hillsborough Counties

• Successfully managed the formation and facilitation of day-to-day operations of satellite offices in Fort Myers and Naples, including financial management responsibilities EDUCATION

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, Florida – Paralegal Certification JOINT MILITARY POSTAL SCHOOL, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE, Mount Vernon, Washington

AFFILIATIONS – DISTINCTIONS

UNITED STATES NAVY, Active Duty and Reserves

• Recipient of Joint Service Achievement Medal for the development and implementation of new system for the transportation and tracking of all military mail OTHER

• Highly motivated, disciplined, organized, self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team-player

• Ability to think critically, creatively, reacting proactively and exercising good judgment to resolve problems or situations

• Strong oral and written communication and project management skills

• Flexible and adaptable, able to change direction as needed

• Detail-oriented with an eye for quality and presentation

• Excellent and extensive organizational and multi-tasking abilities

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with an ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Has demonstrated over and over a capacity to learn new things and thrive in them

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