Open To Work
Shannon Cookson
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented professional pursuing an associate’s degree in health science with a Medical Billing and Coding Certificate. Extensive experience in managing complex transactions and ensuring compliance in high-volume environments. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction in healthcare administration and revenue cycle management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Paralegal
Northern Vermont Title Services, LLC
Marshfield, VT
04.2005 - Current
- Operated independent real estate research service, delivering comprehensive title products for national title companies and law offices.
- Prepare legal property descriptions for use in transactions
- Maintained communication with multiple title companies to facilitate smooth transaction processes.
- Use public databases such as assessor records and land records to conduct research
- Compiled and organized resources to ensure comprehensive access for title services. to provide comprehensive database for residential title services.
- Created and implemented policies and workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Structure and maintain client billing and records
- Adhere to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data
Paralegal
Law Office of Angela M. Ross, Esq.
Albany, USA
05.1999 - 04.2005
- Provided administrative and legal support for a specialized firm managing a caseload of real estate transactions and probate court filings.
- Collaborated with attorneys, loan officers, and real estate agents to facilitate successful property purchase and sale transactions
- Completed land record research for residential and commercial properties
- Prepared title opinions for attorney review
- Organized contracts and closing documents for purchases
- Prepared title insurance policies
- Assisted in probate cases, including client communication, case management, and preparing court filings for attorney review
- Conducted client intakes and entered critical information into company database for accurate case management
- Tracked billable hours, processed payroll, managed client invoicing, and coordinated scheduling
Education
MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING CERTIFICATE - Medical Billing
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT09-2026
ASSOCIATE’S OF SCIENCE - Health Science
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT12-2026
ASSOCIATE’S OF SCIENCE - Paralegal Studies
Woodbury College
Montpelier, VT01-2001
Skills
- Real Estate Transaction Coordination
- Title searching expertise
- Knowledge of real estate documents
- Title insurance knowledge
- Legal Document Drafting
- Real estate law
- Closing transaction support
- Real Estate Closing Support
- Settlement preparation
- Document preparation
- Legal compliance
- Administrative Support
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Power of Attorney documents
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Northern Vermont Title Services, LLC
04.2005 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of Angela M. Ross, Esq.
05.1999 - 04.2005
MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING CERTIFICATE - Medical Billing
Community College of Vermont
ASSOCIATE’S OF SCIENCE - Health Science
Community College of Vermont
ASSOCIATE’S OF SCIENCE - Paralegal Studies
Woodbury College