Francisca Shaw
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Successful Certified Paralegal and Senior Contracts Manager interested in positions in the Real Estate Industry: Contract preparation, Contract Analysis, and service coordination. Administers contract terms Effective at handling simultaneous contract timelines, project management, administration, and Service Coordination. Experienced professional bringing self-motivated mindset and in-depth background completing valuations of land, homes and commercial real estate. Analytical problem-solver with organized and thorough approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Appraiser
Gwinnett County
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Attended continuing education seminars related to real estate valuation techniques in order to stay abreast of industry changes.
- Organized all documentation relating to each assignment into individual files according to established protocols.
- Researched recent sales prices of comparable homes in the area in order to determine fair market values.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current legal issues affecting real estate transactions in assigned areas.
- Compiled statistical analysis using spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel in order to accurately assess a property's estimated value.
- Conducted detailed research on local real estate market trends and comparable sales to determine accurate appraised values.
- Developed relationships with lending institutions through regular communication about ongoing projects or potential new business opportunities.
- Interacted regularly with clients throughout entire appraisal process ensuring customer satisfaction at every stage.
- Evaluated current conditions of the real estate market within assigned area to ensure accuracy of appraisals.
- Reviewed deed records, tax returns, zoning regulations, mortgage documents, title searches, surveys and other related materials as part of the appraisal process.
- Maintained an organized database tracking system containing information on all past assignments including details such as date completed, client name, contact info, subject address, location .
- Analyzed data from Comparable Market Analysis to develop estimates of value for residential properties being appraised.
- Drafted detailed sketches of floor plans, room measurements, and other relevant information for use in residential appraisals.
- Used strong research skills to improve understanding of local areas and properties.
- Managed time efficiently to meet strict deadlines consistently.
- Appraised property values.
- Kept abreast of new technologies and methodologies in the field.
- Prepared detailed appraisal reports for various property types.
Paralegal/Lease Administrator
Tower North
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Draft Real Estate Lease Agreements, and other documents
- Review and Draft Legal documents
- Review financial documents
- Maintain Internal systems
- Review redlined Agreements
- Prepare Mortgage and Closing documents
- Account Reconciliation
- Prepare Tax documents
- Review Engineering drawings and documents.
Senior Asset Manager
Landmark Dividend
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Negotiate Real Estate Amendments, Renewals and New Colocation Agreements
- Redline/Edit Real Estate Documents and Contracts
- Reviews Construction Drawings, and Jurisdictional Documents
- Create and distribute applications
- Review Project proposals
- Deliver quality documentation to attorneys, and other real estate professionals
- Coordinate with tenants, Landlords, and Construction Managers
- Help facilitate Building Permitting/correct issues
- Resolve all tenant and Landlord issues in a timely manner
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms
- Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems
- Negotiated and administered leasing and service contracts for telecommunications business
- Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
Senior DAS Portfolio Manager
The Lyle Company/AT, Forecast
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Prepare real estate contracts including leases, amendments, and letter agreements
- Real Estate contract deliverables
- Manage Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Projects
- Negotiate terms and financials with telecommunication customers and Landlords
- Facilitate escalation of legal real estate matters
- Interface and coordinate with third party vendors, Legal, and Client business development managers
- Review and approve lease reconciliations and audits
- Review all Real Estate matters that affect site
- Participate in site deployment meetings
- Participate in all pipeline calls
- Manage Site Vetting process
- Develop and Manage new DAS Outbound payment Process
- Manage DAS Outbound Payment Process for Country
- Lead Reconciliation Projects for vendors.
Contract Specialist
Crown Castle
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives
- Created and finalized contracts for telecom deals with customers
- Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyze contract renewals and re-negotiation
- Assisted in resolution of vendor issues for central region by working proactively with market contacts
- Partnered with project managers to review costs and prepare budgets, subsequently reporting to clients
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments
- Analyzed parameters of joint ventures and created contract framework
- Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding
- Liaised with outside organizations and financial management analysts to negotiate contract details
- Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance
- Assisted contract and legal professionals to address contract issues and developments.
Real Estate Specialist
Crown Castle
Seattle, WA
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Increased project productivity by collaborating with builders, investors and developers
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers
- Obtained agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Real Estate Paralegal
Starbucks Corporation
Seattle, WA
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Review and interpret lease agreements and other legal documents
- Calculate critical dates and input information into real estate database
- Communication with cross functional groups and departments
- Analyze financials and other rent payments
- Review and interpret special clauses in the lease documents
- Prepared legal property descriptions for use in transactions
- Tracked and processed easement documents in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Private Seattle Law Firm
Seattle, WA
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials
- Updated company software with skip trace results
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters
- Maintained complex files for short sales, foreclosures and traditional real estate transactions
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates
- Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Contract Analyst
T-Mobile
Bellevue, WA
06.2006 - 04.2013
- Manage over 3,000 real estate contracts
- Meet with coverage area property managers to ensure compliance with lease financial obligations and proper documentation
- Reconcile million dollar accounts for government agencies and other businesses
- Ensure businesses and government agencies stay in compliance with lease obligations
- Draft Estoppels and SNDA agreement for commercial Real Estate
- Draft Officer Certificates
- Letter of Credits
- Accept and review legal documents abstracted from outside companies on behalf of T-Mobile
- Validate Due Diligence
- Frequent contact with Market Attorneys, facility managers, Project leaders, and engineering teams
- Interpret lease agreements and other legal agreements
- Abstract Legal Documents and financials into Real Estate Management Database
- Draft process documents
- Partner with real estate attorneys and intake, information management and national development teams
- Analyze and Maintain reported data
- CAM Reconciliations
- Drafting and preparing standard and non-standard agreements, Amendments and other documents
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information
- Coordinated changes to agreement which might occur during contract lifetime
- Coordinated and attended meetings as company's main contact to review contractual obligations
- Double-checked plans and specifications of contract work for company compliance
- Interact with business clients and cross functional groups
- Review and Negotiate Contracts and agreements
- Assist in drafting Business to Business Contracts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Seattle Central Community College
06-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Humanities: Health and Human Services
St. Leo University
Skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- PMT
- Yardi
- SAP
- LexisNexis Software
- DocuSign
- Westlaw
- Peoplesoft
- NetDocuments
- HotDocs
- REM
- Project Management
- Forecasting
- Lease Analysis
- Asset Management
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Managing Assets
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Customer Relations
- Financial History Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Verbal Communication
- Building codes understanding
- Client Communication
- Property Inspection
- Estimation skills
- Market understand
- Legal requirements
- Property valuations
- Research abilities
- Deadline Management
- Real Estate Law
- Building Codes
- Construction knowledge
- Measurement skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Boundary determination
- Permit analysis
- Structural Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Value assessment
References
- Elizabeth Bostic, 907-347-1481
- Brittany Jones, 317-667-6034
- Jessica Hunter, 541-280-1136
Timeline
Residential Appraiser
Gwinnett County
02.2024 - Current
Paralegal/Lease Administrator
Tower North
06.2023 - Current
Senior Asset Manager
Landmark Dividend
09.2021 - 04.2023
Senior DAS Portfolio Manager
The Lyle Company/AT, Forecast
05.2018 - 09.2021
Contract Specialist
Crown Castle
07.2016 - 04.2018
Real Estate Specialist
Crown Castle
10.2014 - 07.2016
Real Estate Paralegal
Starbucks Corporation
05.2013 - 04.2014
Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Private Seattle Law Firm
01.2010 - 04.2013
Contract Analyst
T-Mobile
06.2006 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Humanities: Health and Human Services
St. Leo University
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