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Nancy Soto

Chicago,IL

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Pursuing a position in Real Estate with a growing company which will allow me to both further utilize my skills and acquire new abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney Assistant

Weis, DuBrock, Doody & Maher
05.2017 - Current
  • Provided administrative and secretarial support to one or more attorneys.
  • Managed approximately 20-25 caseloads per day of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
  • Collaborated with attorney to prepare documentation for property tax appeal hearings resulting in successful outcomes for clients
  • Served as primary point of contact to process property tax refunds with the Treasurer's Department.
  • Assisted in answering phone calls, taking messages, and redirecting them to appropriate party.

Administrative Assistant / Agent

Tax Recovery Corporation
12.2015 - 03.2017

When office leaders were out of the office for weeks and several months at times, I was appointed office manager. Therefore, all office activities became my responsibility.

  • Qualified and screened potential leads and conducted phone interviews with clients to schedule agent visits.
  • Completed 95% of in-office appointments, and assisted as field agent when the company had a shortage of field agents.
  • Prepared and completed clients' lists and spreadsheets detailing check amounts and service fees to be collected.
  • Collected and revised all necessary client documents to resubmit denied applications.
  • Worked directly with the Cook County's office when applications were sent to the Erroneous Department.
  • Prepared and submitted eligible tax refund applications to the Treasurer's Department for processing.
  • Followed up on clients' inquiries and concerns about their applications.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Managed filing system, entered data, and completed other clerical tasks.

Real Estate Broker's Assistant

Abacus Financial Services LLC
03.2010 - 07.2014
  • Coordinated schedules and appointments for real estate broker
  • Provided guidance on loan modification options available for borrowers facing financial hardship.
  • Gathered essential data from borrowers that allowed for a thorough analysis of their financial situations, leading to informed decisions regarding loan modifications.
  • Assisted broker thorough reviews of loan modification applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission for approval.
  • Successfully completed numerous loan modification requests resulting in borrowers'' ability to retain their homes.
  • Had direct contact with banks (creditors) to request loan modification and/or home refinance status
  • Record keeping, copying, scanning, faxing, and filling

Assistant

Olvera Remodeling & Electric Co.
04.2002 - 06.2010
  • Assisted in showing apartments, executing leases, preparing notices, and collecting rents
  • Generated advertisements for real estate sales or rentals
  • Data entry and Internet research
  • Assisted in record keeping, copying, scanning, faxing, and filling
  • Processed bank deposits and scheduled payments
  • Bookkeeping
  • Prepared outgoing mail and correspondence
  • Managed and tracked employee work hours
  • Prepared and distributed employee paychecks
  • Coordinated travel and meeting arrangements

Assistant Manager

6250 Claremont Condominiums Association
07.2005 - 06.2008
  • Managed property financial records by collecting rents from 11 tenants and reconciling monthly accounts payable and receivable.
  • Scheduled and mailed association payments before due dates
  • Collected and deposited assessment payments
  • Delivered necessary documents for real estate sales
  • Oversaw property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and scheduling necessary repairs or upgrades.
  • Collaborated effectively with various professionals such as attorneys, insurance agents, and inspectors while representing the condominium's interests.
  • Met with potential tenants to negotiate rent, explain occupancy terms, and show available units.
  • Prepared and processed lease and rental applications.
  • Utilized social media, Craigslist, banners, and signs to advertise vacant apartments.

Education

Business Administration

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
06.2004

William Wells High School -

06.1999

Skills

  • Proficiency in Windows-based computer system
  • Fast learner
  • Type 50 WPM
  • Committed to work
  • Loyalty and dependability
  • Responsible for confidential and time-sensitive material
  • Ability to work independently or with a team
  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal or no supervision

References

  • Asumani Sula, Tax Recovery Corporation President, Director of Operations, (310) 658-1686, 115 S LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60602
  • Armando D. Moreno, President of Abacus Financial, (773) 395-9100, 2545 W Diversey Ave Ste. 210, Chicago, IL 60647
  • John O’Brien, President of Claremont Condos Association, (847) 328-3796, 6250 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL, 60659

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Attorney Assistant

Weis, DuBrock, Doody & Maher
05.2017 - Current

Administrative Assistant / Agent

Tax Recovery Corporation
12.2015 - 03.2017

Real Estate Broker's Assistant

Abacus Financial Services LLC
03.2010 - 07.2014

Assistant Manager

6250 Claremont Condominiums Association
07.2005 - 06.2008

Assistant

Olvera Remodeling & Electric Co.
04.2002 - 06.2010

Business Administration

Northeastern Illinois University

William Wells High School -

Nancy Soto