Richard Daume
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Notary Public with proven skills in identity verification, regulatory compliance, and document authentication. Committed to maintaining professionalism and ensuring authenticity in all notarization services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Notary Public
self-employed
Fort Worth, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Administered notarization services for legal documents and agreements, ensuring authenticity and legal compliance.
- Notarized documents including wills and trusts to guarantee signature authenticity.
- Verified identities and ensured compliance with state regulations during notarization process.
- Confirmed signer identity using valid photo IDs such as driver’s license or passport.
- Issued certificates confirming validity of acknowledgements or jurats executed before notary.
- Affixed stamp or seal on documents as proof of witnessing event or deal.
- Created a welcoming environment for customers through a friendly demeanor, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Managed office services mailbox to address business support inquiries promptly, improving response time.
Small Business Owner
self-employed
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2003 - 06.2019
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Trained staff on best practices for customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote products and increase visibility.
- Coordinated community events to enhance brand presence and engage customers.
Small Business Owner
Self-employed
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
12.1985 - 01.2001
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Addressed customer requests and inquiries to enhance satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Pursued continuing education and advanced training to maintain updated knowledge of products and services.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Ph.D. - Science Education And Educational Research
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-1981
Skills
- Notarization procedures
- Notarial acts execution
- Document authentication
- Certificate issuance
- Oath administration
- Identity verification
- Signature authentication
- Loan document signing
- Deed notarization
- State law compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Real estate transactions
- Fraud prevention
- Confidentiality assurance
- Client education
- Client management
- Client communication
- Client education
- Professional communication
- In-person notarization
- Ethical conduct adherence
- Fraud prevention
- Client communication
- Client education
Certification
- Certified notary signing Agent
- Teaching
- School Administration
Affiliations
- Feeding Homeless Church activity
- Member and Past President of Cape Girardeau Rotary Club
- member and Past President Cape Shrine Club
Timeline
Certified Notary Public
self-employed
07.2024 - Current
Small Business Owner
self-employed
12.2003 - 06.2019
Small Business Owner
Self-employed
12.1985 - 01.2001
Ph.D. - Science Education And Educational Research
University of Southern Mississippi