KATRINA PEREDA
Upland,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable team player successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals and has many years of experience in managing projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Project Manager, Site Development
SmartLink Group
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed Fiber Optic modifications to Telecommunication sites in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County
- Site Acquisition tasks, including, but not limited to applying for building permits, submitting for zoning approval and performing site walks
- Utilized Verizon's Internal FUZE SPM & RE Program to manage and update the tracking of projects
- Performed accounting functions by tracking revenue and expenses for ongoing properties.
- Worked in partnership with Verizon Wireless teams: Radio Frequency Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Regulatory to complete modification projects
- Prepared and process Lease packages
- Worked with landlords on Lease negotiations
- Performed Site Audits for potential new builds across the country
- Utilized Google Earth to set up search ring maps, performed ASR Antenna searches, reviewed flood and wetland zones, examined Zoning Ordinances, and created parcel maps.
Real Estate Specialist (Verizon Wireless Contract)
Triad Group LLC.
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed Telecommunication site modifications in San Bernardino County, including desert areas
- Streamlined the property acquisition process, effectively managing all paperwork and documentation requirements.
- Site Acquisition and A&E Vendor management, which includes project tracking for Lease amendments, zoning submittal and Building Permit approvals
- Communicating internal updates to appropriate Verizon Wireless project managers and internal tracking systems
- Work closely with other team disciplines, such as RF Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Regulatory to efficiently advance speed to market site modifications
- Prepare and process Lease packages, including MLA landlords
- Process vendor purchase orders and invoices
- Work with landlords on Lease negotiations and/or project coordination when applicable.
Senior Legal Secretary
Federal Public Defender
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Answer and filter phone calls from clients and other Government personnel
- Maintain an organized paper and electronic case files for each Attorney (up to four Attorneys at a time)
- Create and edit Court pleadings, briefs, and correspondence letters
- Assist Attorneys with day-to-day operations (i.e scanning documents, setting up appointments, picking up mail, preparing files for Trial and/or Appeals, organizing files for closing, and calendaring.) Assisted in development and design of the internal website for the Federal Public Defender
- Create Power Point presentations for meetings and/or Court Trials
- Electronically upload, bate stamp and process large amounts of discovery on many cases
- Assist in litigation preparation for Trials, Evidentiary Hearings, and other significant hearings
- Prepare Exhibits, Impeachment documents, Witness files, and Subpoenas
- Managed a variety of case types including Criminal, Civil, Non-Capital Habeas, and Extraditions
- Reviewed discovery, including transcribing audio/video evidence.
- Reduced errors in legal documents with thorough proofreading and editing tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Enhanced attorney productivity by providing comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
Escrow Closing Coordinator
ServiceLink
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Handled closings and disbursements of REO (foreclosure) purchases
- Answered a high volume of phone calls
- Built client relationships with Selling and Listing agents as well as the foreclosure banks
- Prepared HUDs for signing loan documents
- Reviewed purchase contracts to ensure correct terms and conditions.
- Streamlined the closing process for clients by coordinating with multiple parties, including lenders, attorneys, and real estate agents.
Escrow Officer/Title Curative Team Lead
LSI Title
07.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed an Escrow Unit of four assistants that handled up to 250 orders a month
- Closed refinance transactions for nationwide properties
- Responsible for processing files correctly and handling any post-closing situations
- Implemented processes and procedures to ensure excellent customer service
- Received a high volume of phone calls and emails daily
- Also lead the title curative team for a Reverse mortgage division
- Prepared HUDs for Reverse Mortgages
- Review Living Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Land Trusts, Conservatorships, and Probate documents to ensure they meet FNMA guidelines for Reverse Mortgages.
- Managed multiple escrow accounts simultaneously, balancing financial transactions and minimizing risk of errors.
- Prepared detailed settlement statements for each transaction, accurately reflecting funds received and disbursed.
Sale Escrow Assistant
Traditional Escrow
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Aided the Escrow Officer in Sale transactions
- Processed and managed all opening documents for buyers and sellers
- Provided personal assistance to buyers/sellers regarding their escrow
- Assisted Escrow Manager at open houses to promote our escrow services
- Developed marketing ideas for obtaining new clients and maintaining existing clients
- Dealt with Homeowner's Associations/Management and insurance companies
- Provided support at sales events for Real Estate Agents.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Assisted with the successful closing of numerous escrow transactions, ensuring all parties were informed and satisfied.
- Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
- Prepared estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
Escrow Assistant
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Processed and managed many Funding and Loan documents daily
- Processed all HUD requests
- Handled post-closing situations on all refinance escrows
- Ordered demands and opened new refinance escrows
- Aided the Escrow Officer in Sale and Refinance transactions in a high-volume unit
- Attended escrow officer meetings, management production meetings, and handled any of our clients' needs whenever the Escrow Officer was absent.
- Assisted with the successful closing of numerous escrow transactions, ensuring all parties were informed and satisfied.
- Reduced title discrepancies by proactively researching and resolving any potential issues in advance.
- Conducted thorough public record searches to verify property ownership history and identify potential liens or encumbrances.
- Ensured timely processing of title applications by efficiently managing a high volume of daily tasks.
- Coordinated with escrow officers to ensure seamless closings on real estate transactions involving title transfers.
Education
Real Estate
Citrus Community College
GlendoraCommunications
San Diego Christian College
San DiegoHigh School Diploma -
San Dimas High School
Skills
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Permitting and Approvals
- Project Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Excellent Communication
- Wireless Network Design
- Real Estate Transactions
Timeline
Real Estate Project Manager, Site Development
SmartLink Group
07.2021 - 03.2023
Real Estate Specialist (Verizon Wireless Contract)
Triad Group LLC.
11.2017 - 07.2021
Senior Legal Secretary
Federal Public Defender
01.2010 - 01.2017
Escrow Closing Coordinator
ServiceLink
01.2008 - 07.2008
Escrow Officer/Title Curative Team Lead
LSI Title
07.2005 - 01.2008
Sale Escrow Assistant
Traditional Escrow
01.2005 - 07.2005
Escrow Assistant
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
01.1999 - 01.2005
Real Estate
Citrus Community College
Communications
San Diego Christian College
High School Diploma -
San Dimas High School
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