Cheryl Chriswell
Waynesboro
Summary
Accomplished Real Estate Paralegal and Bookkeeper. Adept at legal document preparation and financial accuracy. Enhanced transaction efficiency and financial reporting precision through meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. Proven track record in improving client satisfaction and reducing discrepancies, demonstrating reliability and problem-solving abilities.
Diligent [Desired Position] with comprehensive background in real estate law. Proven track record of managing complex legal documentation and supporting real estate transactions seamlessly. Demonstrated expertise in contract preparation and client communication.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Paralegal
David L. Huguenin, P.C.
05.2009 - Current
- Implemented best practices in due diligence reviews for property acquisitions, protecting client interests in each transaction.
- Managed escrow accounts accurately and securely, ensuring proper distribution of funds upon closing.
- Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
- Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Ensured proper recording of property transfers at local government offices, maintaining accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
- Prepared legal documents such as deeds, mortgages, and leases to facilitate smooth real estate transactions.
- Collaborated with clients, attorneys, and lenders to address issues promptly and maintain positive working relationships.
- Prepared legal property descriptions for use in transactions.
- Used public databases such as Georgia Clerk's Authority to conduct research.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex legal documents by providing clear explanations and answering questions promptly.
- Coordinated seamless communication between all parties involved in the transaction process through proactive outreach efforts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process, earning repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to closings.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
Bookkeeper
D. Wright McLeod, P.C.
10.2002 - 12.2008
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Optimized payroll processing for accuracy, ensuring all employees were paid promptly and correctly.
- Facilitated better cash management, closely monitored cash flow statements.
- Improved financial accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software.
- Enhanced budget tracking with detailed expense categorization.
- Supported decision-making by preparing accurate monthly financial statements.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by performing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
- Facilitated smoother audits by maintaining organized financial records and documentation.
- Optimized financial data accuracy, conducted thorough checks and balances.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Hanover High School
Wilmington, NCNo Degree - Paralegal
Miller Mott Business College
Wilmington NCSkills
- Closing assistance
- Office administration
- Legal document preparation
- Research and data collection
- Proofreading
- Real estate software
- Escrow management
- Power of attorney preparation
- Real estate transactions experience
- Real estate research
- Settlement statements preparation
- Residential real estate insight
- Title policies support
- Title policies understanding
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Self motivation
- Document filing
- Client relations
- Work prioritization
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism
- Client confidentiality
- Document preparation
- Client support
- Document editing
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
David L. Huguenin, P.C.
05.2009 - Current
Bookkeeper
D. Wright McLeod, P.C.
10.2002 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
New Hanover High School
No Degree - Paralegal
Miller Mott Business College
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