URSULA T. HARRINGTON
**** ******** **** *** ¨ Lithonia, GA 30038 ¨ Cell: 678-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Administrative support professional experienced working in fast paced environments. Loyal and ethical committed to professionalism and customer service.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb. 2001 – Nov. 2008 Chicago Title Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia
Assistant Transaction Coordinator to Escrow Administrator
· Opened and maintained client files for 6 commercial real estate closers
· Maintained tickler file for closing schedule and calendar
· Reviewed title commitments and recorded documents for completion
· Received and processed final policies and recorded documents
· Executed contracts and escrow agreements on behalf of Chicago Title
· Deposited and disbursed escrow funds; initiated wires for closings
· Communicated with all parties to the contract via email, phone, letters & fax
· Followed up on dormant files; preparing them to store and/or escheat
· Alerted legal counsel and underwriters of contract issues and disputes
· Covered multi-line phones for office receptionist in her absence
Jan. 2000 – Jan. 2001 Trammel Crow Company, Norcross, Georgia
Administrative Assistant
· Maintained tenant lease and vendor files
· Scheduled meetings and special events for tenants and staff
· Maintained petty cash; Requisitioned office supplies
· Prepared service work orders for after hours staff
· Processed all payables for corporate accounting
· Generated collection letters for tenant rental payments
· Generated monthly office newsletter
· Answered multi-line phone directing calls to appropriate personnel
· Notarized documents
· Receive incoming service requests
Feb. 1999 – Nov. 1999 Global Eco-Logical Services, Atlanta, Georgia
Administrative Assistant
· Processed accounts receivable for vendors in 5 states
· Provided administrative support to corporate and field offices
· Drafted delinquency letters to vendors
· Created personnel database with password protection
· Acted as liaison with ADP for employee payroll
· Maintained office equipment and supplies
Jan. 1998 – June 1998 The Johnson Firm PC, Decatur, Georgia
Real Estate Pre-Closer/Screener
· Assembled initial file for clients, coordinated closing matters
· Ordered loan payoffs, title exams, tax assessments, homeowners insurance, etc.
· Alerted attorney of title discrepancies
· Communicated with buyers, sellers; loan officers, etc.
· Forwarded deeds for recording
· Maintained closing schedule and calendar; reserved conference rooms
· Greeted visitors and clients; Maintained clean and orderly reception area
· Reviewed lender closing package for completeness
EDUCATION
1997 National Center for Paralegal Training; ABA approved certificate