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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Work Preference
Timeline
OfficeManager

DENA ASPEHN SKELLEY

Summary

Disciplined and hardworking professional with a solid background in legal support. Well-versed in real estate transactions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Funding/Closing Paralegal

Harry Marsh Law Dba 24 Hour Title
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Set up wires daily and/or release bank wires, verify payoff wiring instruction if needed
  • Send e-final to title insurance companies
  • Conducted due diligence research and negotiation, and assisted with deal closing activities
  • Prepared and evaluated RE transaction-related files and legal documents
  • Interpreted and amended title commitments and other related documents, as required
  • Monitored allocated budget, handled billing activities and prepared financial ledgers
  • Prepared accurate deal closing packages and followed specified guidelines for RE contracts and property buys
  • Built and maintained strong professional relationships with RE agents, surveyors, and title companies
  • Work with confidential information and maintain client’s privacy rights
  • Secured documents, demands and taxes needed to complete closings.
  • Prepared closing statements and other documents necessary for closing real estate transactions.
  • Communicated and coordinated with lenders, realtors, attorneys and borrowers to complete successful closings.
  • Collaborated with other departments and personnel to resolve title and curative issues.
  • Met all filing deadlines by accurately maintaining hearing calendar for entire office.

Resolution Specialist

Trio Records Management, Cornelius
04.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Receive requests from law firms and review the HIPPA forms for accuracy
  • Submit requests for medical records and itemized billing statements to the correct providers
  • Resolve any issues preventing the completion of the requests

Closing/Funding Paralegal

Costner Law
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Set up wires daily and/or release bank wires, verify payoff wiring instruction if needed
  • Send e-final to title insurance companies
  • Built and maintained strong professional relationships with RE agents, surveyors, and title companies
  • Conducted due diligence research and negotiation, and assisted with deal closing activities
  • Prepared and evaluated RE transaction-related files and legal documents
  • Prepared accurate deal closing packages and followed specified guidelines for RE contracts and property buys
  • Interpreted and amended title commitment, Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Work with confidential information and maintain client’s privacy rights

Closing Coordinator

Tim Brown Inc, eXp Realty
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Enure that all signatures and initials required are present on contract and addenda
  • Ensure that all needed addenda are included with contract
  • Fill out commission disbursement forms
  • Send copies of contract to other agent, buyer, seller and lender (depending on instructions of agent)
  • Create summary sheet that has all contact information of parties, as well as property address and photo
  • Make web-based transaction management file for clients and agents with secure access so that they can keep track of transaction
  • Upload documents for shared viewing
  • Send e-mails on weekly basis that summarize transaction’s status, as well as informing agent of upcoming deadlines
  • Make sure that everyone involved is provided with necessary paperwork
  • Request estimated HUD-1 statement for agent to review
  • Follow up with escrow or title company on closing day
  • Send reminders to remove lock box, get seller’s forwarding address and change status in MLS to “sold” at closing (if agent represents seller)
  • Utilize resources to acquire proper vendors/resolutions to various situations
  • Property Management
  • Collect and record 200+ rent payments totaling more than $150,000 monthly
  • Create work orders for maintenance technicians to address tenant issues
  • Utilize marketing strategies and credit and criminal background reports to secure prospective residents and choose tenants
  • Gather year-end tax information in QuickBooks for external CPA
  • Confirm that all leases and associated paperwork are completed and input to management software system accurately and timely
  • Act as liaison between tenants and rental owners providing excellent customer service for both
  • Research and purchase home warranties for homeowners
  • Schedule and arrange payment for vendors providing repairs/maintenance
  • Coordinate repairs and payment with home warranty companies and their service providers
  • Assess and identify client needs to achieve resolution
  • Troubleshoot issues to determine best course of action
  • Build and sustain client and tenant relationships

Keyholder

Catherine’s
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Manager on duty when store manager and assistant manager are off duty
  • Opening and closing of location, including cash handling and deposits
  • Processed monetary transactions, and provided high levels of customer service
  • Assigned daily duties to associates; ensured adequate supply of merchandise
  • Processed shipments; stocked merchandise; performed inventory
  • Performed visual merchandising
  • Utilized effective sales skills when offering customers cutting-edge solutions in a friendly, confident and knowledgeable manner

Property Manager/Closing Coordinator

Hansen and Partners, Keller Williams
06.2016 - 03.2018

⦁ Make sure that everyone involved is provided with the necessary paperwork
⦁ Request an estimated HUD-1 statement for an agent to review
⦁ Follow up with the escrow or title company on closing day
⦁ Send reminders to remove lock box, get seller’s forwarding address and change status in MLS to “sold” at closing (if an agent represents a seller)Enure that all signatures and initials required are present on the contract and addenda
⦁ Ensure that all the needed addenda are included with the contract
⦁ Fill out commission disbursement forms
⦁ Send copies of the contract to the other agent, buyer, seller and lender (depending on the instructions of the agent)
⦁ Create a summary sheet that has all the contact information of parties, as well as the property address and photo
⦁ Make a web-based transaction management file for clients and agents with secure access so that they can keep track of the transaction
⦁ Upload documents for shared viewing
⦁ Send e-mails on a weekly
⦁ Utilize resources to acquire proper vendors/resolutions to various situations

  • Maintained checklists of required documentation and open issues affecting closings.
  • Delivered positive customer experiences and successful deal closures through open, constructive communications.

Assistant Property Manager/Closing Coordinator

Amini & Associates, Keller Williams
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Kept accurate records of all resident and tenant correspondence.
  • Collect and record 200+ rent payments totaling more than $150,000 monthly
  • Create work orders for maintenance technicians to address tenant issues
  • Utilize marketing strategies and credit and criminal background reports to secure prospective residents and choose tenants
  • Confirm that all leases and associated paperwork are completed and input to management software system accurately and timely
  • Act as liaison between tenants and rental owners providing excellent customer service for both
  • Research and purchase home warranties for homeowners
  • Schedule and arrange payment for vendors providing repairs/maintenance
  • Coordinate repairs and payment with home warranty companies and their service providers
  • Assess and identify client needs to achieve resolution

Education

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Everest University
Tampa, FL
10.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in
  • MS Office Suite, QuickBooks, Outlook, and SoftPro, Rynnoh, MLS, Tourfactory, Trulia, Zillow, dotloop, ChartSwap Data Entry & Typing: 60 WPM
  • Executive Leadership
  • Electronic Filing System Organization
  • Real Estate Closing Assistance
  • Court Document Filing
  • File Management
  • Correspondence and Office Documents
  • Online Databases

Affiliations

Dedicated administrative professional with 15+ years administrative experience as well as a demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, create accurate reports, and provide answers to inquiries. Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team in a fast paced environment, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Timeline

Resolution Specialist

Trio Records Management, Cornelius
04.2023 - Current

Funding/Closing Paralegal

Harry Marsh Law Dba 24 Hour Title
12.2022 - 01.2023

Closing/Funding Paralegal

Costner Law
03.2020 - 12.2021

Closing Coordinator

Tim Brown Inc, eXp Realty
03.2018 - 08.2019

Keyholder

Catherine’s
01.2018 - 06.2019

Property Manager/Closing Coordinator

Hansen and Partners, Keller Williams
06.2016 - 03.2018

Assistant Property Manager/Closing Coordinator

Amini & Associates, Keller Williams
07.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Everest University
DENA ASPEHN SKELLEY