Catherine Arriaga
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources/ Payroll Specialist
Site Engineering Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Processed weekly payroll for 40+ employees while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Protected confidential employee records and followed all applicable data privacy requirements.
- Supported new hire onboarding by preparing documents and following company policies and procedures.
- Filed documents, sorted incoming mail, delivered correspondence, and kept office areas organized.
- Supported payroll processing tasks to help deliver paychecks on schedule for all employees.
Real Estate Legal Assistant
LHP Investments Inc.
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Created and maintained records and files of all real estate purchases and legal documents
- Activated all utilities for all acquisitions
- Executed real estate deeds for appropriate parties
- Bid and purchased at county courthouse foreclosure auctions
- Approved all sale purchases from hardware/ home improvement store
- Answered company phone line and directed callers to appropriate destination
- Worked closely with all real estate agents regarding detailed information for each property
- Facilitated smooth operations by managing errands for company manager
Real Estate Legal Assistant
Shapiro, Swertfeger & Hasty LLP
02.2007 - 03.2014
- Prepared legal documents, including Deeds and Affidavits, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Worked closely with clients and major banks with request for correct documentations
- Maintained weekly/ monthly detailed chronology reports to appropriate clients
- Completely closed out and billed each file after Foreclosure Deed has been publicly recorded
- Efficiently handled FHA/ VA/ Conventional type loans for Foreclosure Department
- Provided administrative support to three paralegals simultaneously throughout full foreclosure process
- Ordered and reviewed Title Search Reports for each file
- Billing
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Proofreading
- Legal document preparation
- Record keeping
- Document management
- Data privacy practices
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer literacy and software usage
Timeline
Human Resources/ Payroll Specialist
Site Engineering Inc.
10.2023 - 08.2026
Real Estate Legal Assistant
LHP Investments Inc.
07.2015 - 03.2018
Real Estate Legal Assistant
Shapiro, Swertfeger & Hasty LLP
02.2007 - 03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Kennesaw State University