403 Briar Rd.                                                                                        Telephone:  773-679-2345

Island Lake, IL 60042                                                               Email:  januaryusa@yahoo.com

 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

·   American Court experience as an interpreter as well as experience in Court in the Philippines

·   Current expertise in Legal Document Processing, updated in state laws specifically on mortgages

·   Extensive Administrative background in a variety of fast-paced and demanding work settings, highlighted by both domestic and international involvement

·   Sales and Marketing background, including product research, personnel training, and organizing various sales and marketing functions in real estate and retail sales fields

 

EDUCATION:

·   Paralegal Certificate, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL. USA

·   Bachelor of Law, Philippine Law School, Manila, Philippines, 2003

·   Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines, 1988 [Graduated with Honors, Class President all 4 years]

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

7/13 – PresentDovenmuchle Mortgage Corp., Lake Zurich, IL

Foreclosure Document Processor

·   Efficiently and accurately process a high volume of foreclosure documentation for properties throughout the United States

·   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing State and Federal Regulations regarding Real Estate Lending and Foreclosure Procedures

·   Provide timely and effective verbal and written communication to multiple law firms and investor groups

·   Review foreclosure documents to verify verbiage, accurate dates and facts

·   Mentor other document processors in various functions as needed or requested

·   Repeatedly given additional responsibilities in recognition for superior effort and quality of work performed in a very fast-paced and demanding work setting

 

4/11 – 6/13Ready Made Staffing, Chicago, IL

ContractCourt Interpreter

·   Interpreted from and into English and Tagalog using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court related departments

·   Provided translation services to ensure that foreign-born litigants understand how the American jurisprudence system works and what their rights are according to that system

·   Worked with lawyers and their Filipino clients at the Daley Center in Chicago and at other court facilities in the Chicago suburbs

 

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Continued

4/09 – 1/10Kapatid Oriental Store, Chicago, IL

Part-timeRetail Sales Clerk

·   Accurately and efficiently operated cash register and processed order checkouts and payments

·   Assisted customers regarding product selection and availability

·   Assisted management staff in opening and closing as well as participated in inventory control, product display set up, and other assigned functions

 

4/03 – 3/09Robinsons Land Corporation, Manila, Philippines

Real Estate Sales Agent / Account Manager

·   Participated in the development and implementation of business plans and sales strategies to maximize both property sales and company profits for this condominium developer

·   Effectively identified and successfully worked with clients in both the Philippines and in the United States

·   Conducted market research to complement such industry strategies as saturation marketing, high profile open houses, and participation in multiple listings

·   Consistently met or exceeded unit sales quotas because of product knowledge, providing a superior level of customer service, and maintaining an exceptional work ethic

·   Conducted training and mentoring for new and junior sales personnel

 

1/96 – 3/02Smart Communications, Manila, Philippines

Account Manager

·   Provided full range of customer service functions for this seller of cellular communications products to both corporate and retail customers

·   Independently created and implemented sales strategies that facilitated market penetration, account development, and the generation of long-term repeat-business relationships

·   Recognized by management and clients for high level of professionalism and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of corporate clientele as well as both technically adept and non-technical customer base

 

1995 – 1996Sumito Marine Corporation, Manila, Philippines

Executive Assistant

·   Performed full range of administrative duties for a senior executive of this Japanese-based provider of insurance for ocean-going vessels

 

1994 – 1996Infante Law Office and Associates, Manila, Philippines

Part-timeLegal Assistant / Legal Secretary

·   Performed legal research by examining all references in briefs and other memoranda

·   Evaluated and interpreted various records and other factual documents to ascertain accuracy of cited references to support statements contained in court briefs

·   Promoted to Administrative Assistant to a judge presiding over criminal and civil court cases

 

REFERENCES:  Professional and personal references available upon request

403 Briar Rd.                                                                                        Telephone:  773-679-2345

Island Lake, IL 60042                                                               Email:  januaryusa@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Hiring Authority,

 

This letter and the attached resume are an inquiry into an employment opportunity with your firm. As my resume indicates, I have education, experience, and proven skills in multiple disciplines related to Law, Real Estate Sales and Foreclosures - domestic and international. While somewhat open on specific job title, a position that would allow me to utilize my multilingual ability and extensive background in documentation processing foreclosures. would be of particular interest.

 

In addition to the skills and experience highlighted in my resume, I offer such professional and personal attributes as:

·   Ability to adapt quickly and productively to new technology, changing job requirements, and/or evolving market conditions

·   Attention to details while staying appropriately focused on such matters as customer satisfaction, time efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness

·   Ability to be a significant contributor to the goals of a business team as well as work independently with minimal supervision

·   Positive attitude, exceptional work ethic, and an outgoing personality

·   Professional demeanor and a commitment to the highest level of personal integrity

 

I realize that this letter and the enclosed resume cannot possible tell you everything about who I am, what I have done, and what I could contribute to the continued success of your business. With this thought in mind, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss my qualifications in more detail. I can most easily be reached at the telephone number listed above. If I am not available, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Imelda Sills

 

Enclosure - Resume