Records Management Quality Control
Resume:
Michaela. McHugh. ****
INDEPENDENT ABSTRACTOR/TITLE SEARCHER/TITLE EXAMINER
Susquehanna, PA 18847
********.***@*****.***
I am an experienced Real Property Title Searcher/Examiner/Abstractor with 25 years of experience and knowledge of searching in various states. I started my career at the age of 18, as a summer job, before college, working in a RE Law Firm typing title policies. Later in life, after college, I worked as a clerk in the Prothonotary/Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills offices in Pike County, PA, filing and indexing all legal documentation including, but not limited to, Deeds, Mortgages, judgments and liens, etc and putting them on record, at the county level. This position helped me gain the experience and knowledge to continue my journey, working in the industry that I enjoy. I am looking for steady employment with benefits, working remotely from my home, or I am willing to relocate. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Independent Abstractor/Title Examiner/Searcher
MICHAELA MCHUGH, INDEPENDENT ABSTRACTOR - Susquehanna, PA March 2014 to Present
I search and prepare Title commitments for both residential and commercial property title in NY and PA, for all products from updates to full 60 year property, Foreclosure, Judgments and Liens, Estates, Oil and gas leases and coal and mineral rights, Railroad searches, and bankruptcy, all completed in a timely manner.
Vendor Coordinator/Quality Control/Title Examiner
RedVision - Gainesville, FL
February 2011 to March 2014
Maintained vendor database, hired vendors, and processed orders for several states, as a Vendor Coordinator. Quality Control, Title Examination and Title Commitments. I handled the rechecks for all of my vendors and made sure that the property titles were properly and correctly searched, according to our search guidelines, for all 50 states, for all products. Reason for leaving: Redvision had closed our department and everyone from my department, including myself was laid-off indefinitely.
Independent Property Title Abstractor
Michaela McHugh - Susquehanna, PA
February 2007 to February 2011
Completed residential title searches for clients in Wayne and Pike County, PA Reason for leaving: Moved to Florida
Paralegal/Legal Assistant / Educational Law Temp work Temporary work for various Attorneys - Mount Kisco, NY July 2004 to November 2006
I worked for a couple different attorneys drafting their legal documents for Civil Rights/ Educational/ Personal Injury and Matrimonial Law as dictated. Also would prepare and monitor the schedule for due dates of court filings, etc. Met with clients to gather investigative information as needed, etc. I also searched Property Title in Westchester County, for personal clients. Reason for leaving: I moved back to PA.
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Kaufman Borgeest and Ryan Re: Paul Colucci, Esquire - Valhalla, NY April 2004 to July 2004
Worked for Paul Colucci, Esquire. Dictation drafting his legal documents for court filings, along with correspondence, in the Medical Malpractice department. Reason for Leaving: My children were very young, and I found it difficult to work that far from where we lived. Reason explained upon request.
Deputy Clerk
Town of Carmel - Mahopac, NY
October 2002 to March 2004
Records Management Officer for all of the Town Departments records. I completed and received my Records Management Officer Certification through The University of Albany. Reason for leaving: I had separated from spouse and needed a position that offered full benefits and a more substantial income.
Travel Agent
Exodus Excursions - Binghamton, NY
August 2001 to September 2001
I opened my own Travel Agency. Booking flights, cruises and vacation packages. Reason for leaving:
I was forced to close due to the terrorist attack of 911. Corporate Travel Agent
First Choice Travel/ Travel Network - Owego, NY
January 2000 to August 2000
Booked travel packages, flights and cruises. Reason for leaving: The owner closed the Travel Network as she was diagnosed with a life threatening disease. Independent Property Title Abstractor
Michaela McHugh - Milford, PA
January 1998 to November 1999
Searched property Title for clients in Pike County, PA. Drafted Deeds for Attorneys and Notarized documents for the public until my commission expired. Part-time work Reason for leaving: We moved to Binghamton, NY
Records Clerk
Pike County Recorder of Deeds/ Prothonotary/ Register of Wills Offices - Milford, PA February 1991 to November 1997
Recorded and filed all legal documents for both the Recoder of Deeds and Prothonotary office. I was responsible for all of the Indexing, scanning, microfilm and assistance with public searches. Education
CERTIFICATION in Records Management
UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY - Mahopac, NY
October 2002 to April 2003
ASSOCIATES DEGREE in Travel and Tourism
TRAVEL INSTITUTE - New York, NY
January 2000 to May 2000
CERTIFICATION in Paralegal Studies
PENN STATE - Blakely, PA
September 1990 to May 1991
Credits in Travel and Tourism
SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Loch Sheldrake, NY September 1986 to May 1988
Skills
• Administrative Experience
• Adobe Acrobat/Kofax PDF
• Calendar Management
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Records Management
• Microsoft Office/Libre
• Title Abstracting/Examiner/Searching
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Proofreading
• Event Planning
• QuickBooks
• Sabre Travel Program
• Travel/Tourism/Airline and Cruise Ship Bookings
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Volunteering
• Client Relations
• TITLE EXAMINER/ABSTRACTOR/SEARCHER
• Kofax PDF (10+ years)
• Scanning and Imaging/ Microfilm/ Indexing (10+ years)
• Negotiation
• Writing Skills
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Documentation review
• Leadership
• Document Management
• Dictation (5 years)
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Title processing (10+ years)
• Title Commitments (10+ years)
• Vendor Coordinator (3 years)
• Quality control (3 years)
• Quality Assurance
Links
http://linkedin.com/in/michaela-mchugh-3a4b54130
Certifications and Licenses
Records Management
Present
Paralegal
Present
Assessments
Working with MS Word documents — Proficient
June 2023
Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
August 2021
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Legal skills — Proficient
April 2023
Supporting legal procedures, preparing documents, doing research, and collecting client information in a legal setting
Full results: Proficient
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Groups
IAW
March 2014 to Present
WORKING WOMEN SUPPORTING OTHER WORKING WOMEN. MOST MEMBERS ARE BUSINESS OWNERS
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