Administrative, Paralegal, Human Resources positions

EVELYN SIMMONS

P.O. Box ****

Beaufort, SC *****

843-***-**** home

843-***-**** cell

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position in a professional environment.

EXPERIENCE:

**** – 2010 Social Services/Discharge Planner/Admissions

Bayview Manor Nursing Home, Beaufort, SC

Assisted in interpreting social, psychological and emotional needs of residents, Assisted with discharge planning and referrals to other facilities for residents, Worked with emotional problems including assisting residents and resident’s family with anxieties and stress caused by various life threatening illnesses, Made routine visits to residents and perform services as needed, Assisted with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing social service programs for the facility, Provided information to residents, families Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security and other assistance programs, Assisted families with applying for Medicaid and Disability for long term care, Attended various meeting involving the care of the Residents, Assisted in making appointments for psychiatric evaluations, Assisted with admissions in absent of the Admission Director and gave tours of the facility, Handled orientation for new employees, Performed various other duties as deemed necessary by Social Services Director or Administrator

2007-2008 Georgia and South Carolina Real Estate Paralegal

Morris|Hardwick|Schneider, Bluffton, SC/Pooler, GA

Answered incoming calls, Handled Georgia and South Carolina residential closings for two attorneys, Opened files, Coordinate closing calendar, Prepared deeds, title commitments, title opinions, power of attorneys, escrow agreements, HUD-1, Balanced files, Cut checks, Sent wires, Made deposits, Ran errands, Prepared title policies, Worked closely with two attorney to prepare closing documents for closing, Disbursed files, Recorded documents, Handled post closing issues, Prepared files for completion, Ordered office supplies, Handled customers concerns

2006 - 2007 Post-Closing Coordinator

Estes Law Firm, Beaufort, SC

Answered incoming calls, Prepared final title policies & opinions, Handled all recorded documents & Performed various office duties

2005 - 2006 Church Secretary

Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort, SC

Answered all incoming calls, Developed & collected information to prepare monthly newsletter to include design and layout, Prepared brochures, flyers and church bulletins, Scheduled appointments, Assisted incoming visitors, Maintained church database to include membership data entry & processing, Prepared church sanctuary for Sunday morning services, Updated church's website, Provided administrative, information processing & general clerical support to the Senior & Associate Pastors & staff as needed

2004 -2005 Real Estate Paralegal

Estes Law Firm, Beaufort, SC

Handled purchase, refinance, equity line & sale real estate closings, Scheduled closings, Coordinated closing calendar, Provided closing information to clients, lenders, realtors, brokers & other attorney's offices, Reviewed contracts, title work, surveys, Prepared title binders, opinions, settlement statements, deeds, HUD-1, various legal documents, Ordered assessment information, Made bank deposits, Handled closing disbursements, Handled a high volume of phone calls, Prepared 1099's & I-290's, Assisted attorney as needed

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Management/Human Resource Park University, Beaufort, SC

Associate Degree, Business/Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Technical College of the Low Country, Beaufort, SC

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Notary Public for the State of South Carolina

Proficient in MS Word, Word Perfect, Soft Pro & AHT

Exceptional Customer Service Seminar, 2001

Chicago Title Insurance Seminar, 2003, 2004 & 2006

The Paralegal's Role in the Real Estate Transaction in SC, 2005

The Professional Office Assistant, 2006

Defensive Documentation for Long Term Care Professionals, 2008

Best Customer Service Award 2008 at MHS Law Firm

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