KIM DUNLEVY

3390 N. Buffalo Grove Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

kd.realtychicago@yahoo.com

(847) 613-8226

 

Objective:  Seeking a position that utilizes my 10 plus years diverse paralegal skills in commercial real estate, leasing, legal, title and closing experience to its fullest potential.

 

2013-present              WALGREENS

Work Experience:              Lease Analyst (Contractor)

 

·         Analyze retail, office, warehouse, off-site pharmacy and ground  leases, modifications and amendments

for Walgreens locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico

·         Review Defaults, Escalations; and take appropriate action on Defaults/Escalations

·         Determine punchlist withholding, initial and fixed rent amounts throughout lease term; termination dates of leases; appropriate  CAM  charges and monthly escrows, if applicable

·         Work with Real Estate Law Department to determine appropriate actions on lease issues

·         Review locations each month for possible fall offs prior to monthly rent run to determine

appropriate action for each possible “fall off” location

·         Review CAM Reconciliations and Disbursements; determine appropriate payment to Landlords based on lease/reconciliation review

·         Review CAM Analyst work on disbursements

·         Preparation of correspondence to Landlords regarding Lease, Rent. Defaults and/or CAM payments etc.

 

2009-2013              BEAULIEU LAW OFFICES

1985-1995

Work Experience:                            Paralegal/Property Manager

                                                       

 

Paralegal/Property Manager:

·         Manage over 400 office and retail commercial (includes retail space with national tenants such as Subway and 7-11) and residential properties throughout the Chicagoland area

·         Handled lease negotiation, drafting and signings with prospective and existing tenants for landlords including any additional documentation required per terms of lease or by associations;

·         Prepared CAM reconciliations and real estate tax prorations on leased commercial units

·         Negotiated lease renewals and modifications with national tenants and sole proprietorships for landlord

·         Coordinated tenant move-in/move-out requirements per property, if any

·         Responsible for the monthly collection of  rents and accounting

·         Drafted and  prepared default and 5 day notices along with drafting and preparation of  documents to file for eviction, if necessary

·         Prepared Income and Expense Statements (monthly, quarterly and annually) to present to lenders etc.

·         Preparation and filing of corporate annual reports; maintenance of corporate books and records

·         Escrow account maintenance and reconilliation

·         Examined  title searches, prepared closing packages, drafted contract and other closing related documents

·         Prepared file for closing by obtaining clearance documents, closing and village requirements

·         Responsible for maintaining corporate books and records, day to day general office management duties.

 

 

 

 

2008-2011                                          PONTARELLI ASSOCIATES, INC.

Work Experience:              Property Manager/Office Manager

 

Portfolio consisted of 50+ residential and commercial units with national tenants.

 

·         Drafted leases on office, retail and residential spaces.  Retail tenants included Baskin Robbins, Dunkin Donuts, Subway and Arbys

·         Responsible for monthly tenant rent collection and commercial tenant reconciliations

·         Negotiated lease renewals of existing tenants and assisted in negotiation of early termination of national tenant

·         Handled any tenant complaints/issues

·         Drafted 5 day notices, if necessary

 

·         1995-2011                                         

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·         Independent Contractor ( Real Estate Paralegal/Title Examiner)

·         Various attorneys, title companies and real estate developers in Chicagoland

 

·         Handle real estate files from beginning through closing including drafting of contracts and closing documents

·         Examined title searches and prepare title commitments, prepared closing figures and closing packages

·         Track contingency deadlines, keep clients updated on file status, obtain necessary documents for title clearance and village requirements, if any etc.

·         Assisted in preparation of draws, closing statements, land trust document preparation.

·         Handled payroll distribution, accounts payable and receivable

·         Maintained checking accounts for various developments (residential and commercial) in Quickbooks/Quicken.  Assisted accountant in compiling information for various tax returns.

·         Attended village zoning meetings for projects in development

·         Drafted presentation materials for zoning meetings

·         Examined search packages, prepared title commitments

·         Preparation and balancing of RESPA’s, disbursed funds

·         Conducted closings and post closing package preparation.

 

Computer:  MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Rentec, WordPerfect, Lawson, Access, Tririga, Treeno

 

Education:

Paralegal Certification with High Honors-Roosevelt University 

B.A.-Psychology with Honors-Northeastern Illinois University

Real Estate Broker License (in process)

 

References available upon request