Experience

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  Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development

  • Office Supervisor Department of General Services/Design and Construction

    • Jul 2010 - Present

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  Cohn, Golberg & Deutsch

  • Paralegal

    • Jun 2009 - Oct 2012

    Title Curative , Document Preparation and File Processing for REO property settlements

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  Bella Vista Title LLC

  • Paralegal

    • Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

    Left in layoff of July 2008.

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  Bella Vista Title, LLC

  • Paralegal /Processor

    • Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

    Left in layoff of July 2008.

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  Consumers Title Company

  • Paralegal/Title Processor

    • Oct 1998 - Mar 2008

    For ten years I was the administrative leader at CTC. I led the company through a critical restructuring when there was a change in ownership and trained new employees after the change thereby forming a new and effective team to sustain the company’s success.I took complete management and fiscal responsibility when the owner was absent.As a paralegal for Consumers Title Company I had full responsibility for preparing property transfer and refinance closings. My job included title review, identification and clearing of liens and judgments, preparation of title commitment and obtaining payoffs on outstanding indebtedness. Using Landtech or Ramquest software, I generated all documents required to complete the transaction. In special circumstances I drafted documents specific to individual closings. After settlement I processed the file for return to the lender, generate and disburse checks and prepare the relevant original documents for recording by the city or county. When recorded documents are returned I produce the title policy for the owner and/or lender and close the file. In addition to these duties I respond to any post closing inquiries and perform general administrative office work, correspondence, etc. I have extensive experience in Baltimore City real property, encompassing an understanding of ground rents, tax liens and the specific issues which apply to them.

  • Paralegal

    • Sep 1998 - Mar 2008

    Consumers Title CompanyFor ten years I was the administrative leader at CTC. I led the company through a critical restructuring when there was a change in ownership and trained new employees after the change thereby forming a new and effective team to sustain the company's success.I took complete management and fiscal responsibility when the owner was absent.As a paralegal for Consumers Title Company I had full responsibility for preparing property transfer and refinance closings. My job included title review, identification and clearing of liens and judgments, preparation of title commitment and obtaining payoffs on outstanding indebtedness. Using Landtech or Ramquest software, I generated all documents required to complete the transaction. In special circumstances I drafted documents specific to individual closings. After settlement I processed the file for return to the lender, generate and disburse checks and prepare the relevant original documents for recording by the city or county. When recorded documents are returned I produce the title policy for the owner and/or lender and close the file. In addition to these duties I respond to any post closing inquiries and perform general administrative office work, correspondence, etc. I have extensive experience in Baltimore City real property, encompassing an understanding of ground rents, tax liens and the specific issues which apply to them.

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  B. Laurene Blumberg

  • International Management Consultant

    • Jan 1990 - Sep 1996

    As an independent consultant, I was the Developer’s Representative for major historic preservation projects in Russia. My responsibilities included grant writing, extensive historical research in land records and building records in several foreign countries to support the legitimacy of the projects, as well as acquisition negotiations including funding and incorporation for the sponsoring organizations. Under my direction an international team successfully obtained grant funds for a major historic restoration and completed two projects while dealing with great political upheaval.

  • International Management Consultant

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

    As an independent consultant, I was the Developer's Representative for major historic preservation projects in Russia. My responsibilities included grant writing, extensive historical research in land records and building records in several foreign countries to support the legitimacy of the projects, as well as acquisition negotiations including funding and incorporation for the sponsoring organizations. Under my direction an international team successfully obtained grant funds for a major historic restoration and completed two projects while dealing with great political upheaval.

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  Sigal Construction

  • Project Manager

    • Jun 1984 - Jan 1990

    Project Manager for multimillion dollar construction projects US and abroad. Projects ranged in value to 10 million dollars. I was usually chosen for projects with a challenging schedule or a demanding client and was consistently rewarded for handling both successfully. I earned early completion bonuses for my company and was adept at leading a diverse team successfully fulfill our clients’ and company’s goals.

  • Project Manager

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1990

    for multimillion dollar construction projects US and abroad. Projects ranged in value to 10 million dollars. I was usually chosen for projects with a challenging schedule or a demanding client and was consistently rewarded for handling both successfully. I earned early completion bonuses for my company and was adept at leading a diverse team successfully fulfill our clients' and company's goals.