*** *.*. ** ****** • PORTLAND, OREGON *****

PHONE 503-***-**** • E-MAIL ghq3ty@r.postjobfree.com

SHARON LYNETTE SOTA

OBJECTIVE

Performance driven individual with 10 years+ experience in support services and office assistance with an additional background in Real Estate Sales. Seeks an administrative position in a company with a positive and stable work environment where I can use my interpersonal skills and abilities to benefit the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook; title insurance systems and on line techniques; typing is 50 words per minute, 4761 KPH.

Extensive knowledge of customer service, corporate office policies and procedures.

Proven ability to effectively multi task, work independently and as part of a team, handle confidential information and interact with a variety of personalities.

Solid communication, time management and organizational skills.

Able to grasp new ideas, concepts and technologies.

Energetic, results oriented, dependable professional with a respect of principles and work standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LandAmerica Corporation/Lawyers Title

Title Officer Assistant

June 2005-April 2008

Researched real property information for title, judgments, liens and specific property characteristics using on line techniques. Adjusted reports by interpreting/reviewing state guidelines for real property and calculating title endorsements/premiums for sales and refinances in Oregon and Washington. Worked closely with escrow and my title officers with customer service requests and research. Reviewed reports/documents prior to distribution; posted/dispersed title orders via email/fax to lenders, brokers and private parties. Worked with Recording Department organizing documents for recording in Multnomah County. Created business correspondence, fax sheets and memos. Maintained filing and document systems for 4 counties.

Real Estate Broker/Office Closing Coordinator

July 1994-June 2005

Worked with individuals in purchasing and selling residential property and with brokers, escrow and lenders on contracts and inspection reports to negotiate a successful sale. Maintained personal web site, created personal excel spreadsheets and client databases, composed regular correspondence for business letters and promotional advertising. Worked directly with sales manager in review of listing and selling contracts. Answered a multi-lined telephone system, scheduled appointments, maintained filing/document systems, ordered office supplies and coordinated small events.

Massage Therapist

January 1980-July 1994

Owned and operated a private therapy business. Scheduled appointments, maintained medical records and filing systems.

Campbell and Moberg

Secretary/Court Clerk

May 1978- January 1980

One of three secretaries for two attorneys. Created legal and business correspondence. Also worked as a Court Clerk for Circuit Court Judge Moberg and Seaside Police issuing fines and warrants.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Lane Community College, Eugene Oregon, Associates Degree

Extensive travel in Europe and Costa Rica

Massage Therapy License (Inactive)

Real Estate License (Inactive)

Real Estate Institute of Oregon

New Horizon Certifications

100% Job Attendance Award, LandAmerica

2 Outstanding Customer Service Awards, LandAmerica

REFERENCES

Katie Oberg 503-***-**** – Supervisor, LandAmerica

Kelly McGinnis 503-***-**** – Supervisor, Office Coordinator

Dick Scott 503-***-**** – Sales Manager

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