Sales Real Estate

Terry Townsend

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Stepped in to head non-profit organization when director was released

• Informed executive board members of current financial situation

• Devised and executed plan to regain stability within the organization

• Took control of all aspects of the organization

• Re-established and maintained communication with venders and creditors

• Managed organizations properties and worked to complete sales of real estate

• Implemented sales strategy to attract business owners to lease mini-mall store space

Owned and operated Paralegal Form Preparation Business

• Established Paralegal Business as alterative to those who sought basic legal help

• Prepared and filed legal documents

• Interpreted complex contracts for low-income customers

• Prepared LLC’s and business contracts for customers

• Provided legal research for customers who wanted more information on a particular subject

• Prepared lease agreements for property owners

Skills and Abilities

• Supervise and Coordinate staff personal

• Property management

• Legal Research and writing

• MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel

• Use of QuickBooks

• Follow through on leasing and sales agreements of vendors

EDUCATION

• Master of Information Systems Management Expected 2012

• Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

• Bachelors Degree - Paralegal Studies May 2005

Davenport University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interim Executive Director 2/2008-7/2009 Northside Economic Potential Group, Kalamazoo, MI

Managed a non-profit organization that included the Northside Shopping Mall while performing day to day operations such as budgeting, planning and staff supervising. This included rent collections, maintenance and up keep of property while attending meeting with realtors, accounting firm, booking and lease writing and enforcement for Northside Mall.

Owner and Operator 5/2004-2/2009

Townsend Paralegal Services, Kalamazoo, MI

Prepared legal forms such as Bankruptcy, Non-Contested Divorces, Legal Research and various other legal forms for customers. This business also involved legal research for various customers such as victims’ rights, and investigation of criminal files, prepared and filed documents with the district court. Prepared LLC‘s, leases for private landlords and Non-Profit organizations filing for 501(c)(3) status. Interviewed clients for SSIDI representation. Represented clients in appeal hearings

The Partnership for Fair Housing 6/2001-9/2001

Internship

Kalamazoo, MI

Assisted Executive Director and Housing by researching legal questions and situations presented by the Realtors and Real estate Agencies. Investigated discrimination accusations filed by Kalamazoo residents.

Legal aid Office Assistant 6/2001-9/2001

Internship

Kalamazoo, MI

Assisted lawyers in preparing Tenant/ Landlord, Bankruptcy and Non-Contested Divorce cases, also researched pertinent legal status and case background in preparing for court proceedings and upcoming trails.

Health Care aid 1/1996 - 3/1998

CAN, Three Rivers, MI

Provided aid to nursing home residents and support for nursing staff

Chicago Housing Authority 05/1988 - 10/1994

Maintenance Superintendent

Chicago, IL

Responsible for the maintenance of 616 public housing units supervised 35 member staff that involved plumbing, electrical and other various maintenance work

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