Ella Rockhold
Parkersburg
Summary
Experienced with property title research, ensuring accuracy and completeness of land records. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and resolve title issues efficiently. Knowledge of legal documentation and historical records, ensuring accuracy in every project.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Abstractor
Ohio County, WV • Wetzel County, WV • Belmont County, OH
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Conducted courthouse and online research to verify surface title and oil and gas ownership.
- Built chains of title by analyzing deeds and leases.
- Verified ownership of surface and mineral rights across decades of property transfers.
- Documented research with Excel spreadsheets.
Surveying Assistant
Wood County Surveying
WV
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Researched courthouse property records to confirm surface ownership for surveying projects.
- Assisted with field data collection and survey preparation.
- Helped create updated property ownership maps and documentation.
Owner and Teacher
Ella’s Music Studio, LLC
Marietta, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Runs a private music studio in which piano and cello lessons are given.
- Manages a student roster of up to 42 students.
- Oversees all business including scheduling, payments, rent, and advertising.
- Develops individualized lesson plans.
Music Director
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Parkersburg, WV
01.2025 - Current
- Directs choir rehearsals and prepares music for weekly services.
- Organist and pianist for church services.
- Coordinates music selections and rehearsal schedules for weekly services as well as special holidays.
Choir Instructor
Private Elementary School
01.2023
- Taught choir classes for the entire elementary school.
- Prepared students for school performances and music events.
Barista
Starbucks
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided customer service in a stressful environment.
- Assisted with inventory management and product restocking.
- Helped balance cash registers and support shift-lead responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Cello Performance
Ohio University
Associate of Science - undefined
Washington State Community College
Skills
- Chain of Title Research
- Courthouse research
- Greenbrier Graphics
- Public Records & Deed Analysis
- Property Ownership Verification
- Microsoft office
- Scheduling and Project Coordination
- Document review
- Title examination
- Property ownership verification
Performance Experience
- Principal Cellist – Ohio University Orchestra
- Co-Principal Cellist – Collaboration Performance with R.E.M.
- Featured Cellist – American ELO Tour Performance (Marietta, OH)
- Professional Performer – Weddings and Events
Timeline
Music Director
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
01.2025 - Current
Choir Instructor
Private Elementary School
01.2023
Owner and Teacher
Ella’s Music Studio, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
01.2020 - 01.2022
Surveying Assistant
Wood County Surveying
01.2019 - 01.2020
Title Abstractor
Ohio County, WV • Wetzel County, WV • Belmont County, OH
01.2016 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - undefined
Washington State Community College
Bachelor of Music - Cello Performance
Ohio University