F/P Time Admin/Paralegal/Office position wanted in Hartford, Connecticut For Sale

Marcya Kayode
323 West Preston St
Hartford CT xxxx4
Dear Hiring Partner/Manager,
Please accept this inquiry and my accompanying resume as expressed interest in an employment opportunity as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or File Clerk. I have an extensive background working in a business corporate environment and previous experience working at two prominent law firms in the foreclosure department. I have the strong capabilities necessary and critical in researching legal issues and cases; in addition to a being very detail oriented, analytical, and well versed in drafting legal documents, I am familiar with the policies and procedures that govern them. I possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and have the ability to handle the occasional stress due to workload pressures and necessity of meeting hard deadlines, and can interact and communicate effectively via telephone, in person and in writing with a diverse range of clientele. I comprehend the sensitive nature of this position and have the capacity to handle confidential information with care and professionalism.
I successfully completed the Paralegal Litigation certificate program at The University of Connecticut in May xxxx. I?m excited to embark on a career as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. I?m also a Certified Occupancy Specialist, Certified Tax Credit Specialist and Certified Housing Manager through The National Center for Housing Management and hold several other certifications and credentials.
As my resume indicates, I have a solid employment history working in a business corporate environment; my most recent title as Manager of Compliance working directly under VP of Operations for a well known Property Management Company supervising a diversified portfolio that consisted of housing projects funded by HUD, CHFA, DECD, HOME Section 8, DSS, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs. I have extensive experience as a Property Manager for over 8 years managing several supportive housing sites throughout the State which catered to low income households, homeless veterans and individuals experiencing substance abuse, mental illness and chronic homelessness, and families dealing with domestic violence and DCF issues. I was promoted to Senior Property & Compliance Manager in xxxx. I completed the (PACCT) Project for Addictions Culturally Competency Training xxxx program sponsored by DMHAS, obtained my (CIT) Counselor In Training through CCB (CT Certification Board) & I?m currently enrolled at Goodwin College pursuing a degree in Business Administration and hopefully will enroll in law school in the future.
I am seeking a career with new and challenging responsibilities and opportunity for growth. I am available for an interview at your convenience to discuss an employment opportunity. Should you require additional information and/or references prior to our meeting, I can be contacted through via email, telephone or the address listed above.
Sincerely,
Marcya Kayode
Phone 860-299-xxxx
Email marcyaxxxx@yahoo.com
MARCYA KAYODE
323 West Preston St ? Hartford CT xxxx4 ? (860) 299-xxxx ? marcyaxxxx@yahoo.com
Objective: To secure a permanent position in the legal field as Paralegal, Legal Administrative Assistant, or File Clerk, providing exceptional administrative, legal and compliance and support by utilizing my knowledge & skills to produce high quality work at professional standards
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
? Paralegal Litigation Certificate , UCONN West Hartford Campus (xxxx)
? Low Income Housing Tax Credit Specialist(TCS), Certified Occupancy Specialist
(COS) -both certifications obtained at National Center for Housing Management
(NCHM) xxxx, Certified Occupancy Specialist Advanced (COSA) xxxx
? Crisis and Site-Based Conflict Management Training
? Numerous Fair Housing/ADA (Americans w/Disabilites Act) Training
? Training in EIV, TRACS,HUD xxxx.3,CFR statutes
? Attended ongoing Spectrum Enterprises, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA),HUD, Jeffco/Navigate Compliance monitoring trainings
? Counselor in Training (CIT) obtained at CT Certification Board xxxx (CCB)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bendett and McHugh PC
Legal Administrative Assistant ?foreclosure and pre-sale
June xxxx-December xxxx
? Keep client informed as to status of foreclosure
? Uploaded affidavit of debt, court cards, military affidavits and other time sensitive documents to client websites
? Completed all compliance checklists and documents before forwarding to attorney for review
? Prepare and file all pleadings, proficient with e-filing
? Drafting legal documents, research, court filings, lease terminations, obtain information on delinquencies, review tenants? leases
? Draft summons, complaint, and affidavit of mailing, file complaint, mail, and have served by sheriff, review return of service and prepare file for return date
? Full responsibility for all incoming calls, faxes, copies, and ordering office supplies Maintaining court files, billing, invoices
? Review original loan documents and demand notices sent to client, prepare additional demand notices as appropriate
? Proficient in various legal software including prolaw, lexus nexus, lenstar, resware and many others
Compliance Consultant
March xxxx-present
New Neighborhoods Inc.
(MLK Apartments, Samuels Court, Fair Street Apartments)
? Conduct file audits, prepares and processes re-certifications for several properties throughout Stamford, Norwalk and Danbury CT under company?s portfolio
? Specializing in file re-organization, trainings, provides support and assistance with property management software conversions
? Assists in bringing troubled projects files back into compliance, provides support to management team with MOR, REAC and audit preparation
? Provides assistance with pre development documents such as AFHMPS(affirmative marketing plan), TSP?s (tenant selection plan) Management plans etc.
Senior Property Manager & Compliance Manager (Promoted in xxxx to Manager of Compliance)
xxxx- July xxxx
DeMarco Management Corporation, Community Housing Management, Konover Residential
? Review and track tax credit files in partnership with outside third party vendors
? Supervised compliance department and monitored recertification approvals for first year lease up files.
? Conduct routine in house quality assurance site visits, inspections, and internal compliance file audits
? Provided ongoing support and training to new and existing Property Managers and Regional Managers on Compliance and Fair Housing programs, policies and procedures
? Implemented and maintained compliance policy and procedures manuals, tenant selection methodology and plans, affirmative fair housing marketing plans, management plans and updated as needed
? Stay current with all federal and applicable state rules and regulations for the LIHTC, HUD, UDSA RD and HOME, DECD,CHFA affordable housing programs
? Implement new procedures to improve overall effectiveness of the Compliance department
? Provided guidance and assistance to Managers initiating legal action for collection of delinquent tenant rental balances, and day to day tenant relations
? Monitoring of monthly manager reporting to maintain 100% tenant occupancy, expedited turnaround time for vacant units to be available for lease up
? Approve new move ins, lease ups, set up new property conversions, annual /interim
Re-certifications
? Maintained financial success, accounting, personnel, record keeping, and marketing
? Interacted/interfaced with vendors and contractors
Schedule required operational coverage, trained new employees on policies & procedures, weekly staff payroll, scheduled quarterly staff meetings.
? Processed approvals and compliance with affordability plans and income eligibility for 830 G HOD Affordable First Time Home Buyer Programs and worked directly with Realtors and brokers assisting with marketing and sales of affordable condominiums and single family homes
? Formulated and maintained an Excel spreadsheet, to facilitate operation of waiting list and lottery as well as preference point system
? Acted as liason, mediator and Grievance Officer and conducted appeal hearings for rejected applicants seeking appeal
Residential Aide - xxxx ? xxxx
March Inc., Manchester, CT
? Assisting mentally & physically handicapped adults in a group home environment.
? Skill teaching clients in daily activities, follow behavioral plans & goals, charted progress notes, provided detailed documentation via log books & incident reports to Nurse and House Managers
? Administered medication to clients
? Maintaining emotional and physical safety for all residents, conducted routine fire drills
? Attended annual,interim & quarterly required trainings
? Kept current CPR, First Aid, and DDS (formerly DMR)Medication Certifications, driver?s license and insurance
? Performed job duties in accordance with HIPAA laws, OSHA standards
? Mandated reporter for abuse and neglect
? Cooked meals, transported clients to and from work, appointments, and social activities
Legal assistant- File Clerk/Foreclosure Dept - xxxx-xxxx
Law Offices Hunt, Liebert, Chester & Jacobsen P. C.
? Duties include scheduling meetings, preparing expense reports, and interviewing clients, file room maintenance
? Full responsibility for all incoming calls, faxes, copies, and ordering office supplies Maintaining court files, billing, invoices
? Review original loan documents and demand notices sent to client, prepare additional demand notices as appropriate
? Keep client informed as to progress of foreclosure if necessary, prepare computations for sure amount
? Prepare and file all pleadings
? Drafting legal documents, research, court filings, lease terminations, obtain information on delinquencies, review tenants? leases
? Draft summons, complaint, and affidavit of mailing, file complaint, mail, and have served by sheriff, review return of service and prepare file for return date
EDUCATION
University Of Connecticut Paralegal Litigation Certificate program xxxx
Goodwin College xxxx-xxxx ? Business Administration/Human Services dual major (still attending)
National Center Housing Management xxxx-xxxx COS, TCS, CHM
PACCT (Project for Addictions Cultural Competency Training) CT. DMHAS xxxx
Counselor in Training Certification- CT Certification Board Wallingford, CT xxxx
Hartford Public High School- Diploma Hartford, CT xxxx
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
? Efficient in Property Management software such as Realpage/Onesite, MPW, Bostonpost, Elite ,Yardi, PIC and HUD Secure Systems EIV coordinator
? Certified in Medication Administration (DDS), CPR, First Aid, PMT,OSHA
? Proficient in Windows XP Professional (Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Access) typing 50-60 wpm
? Fax,Filing,Copying, Mailing, Multi-line switchboards, surveillance systems
? Knowledgeable in Legal/Medical/Insurance & Property Management terminology
? Knowledge of Real Estate Leasing & Marketing
? Exceptional oral, written, documentation and communication skills