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St. Louis, Mo, Us

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Pasadena, California, United States

Legal Document Review and Compliance Expertise:o Conducts extensive research and provides comprehensive support for ongoing projects, including lease and loan provisions, property surveys, easements, and legal documents and streamlines accurate project execution. o Reviews and provides expert legal input on a wide range of legal documents and requests received by the asset management department and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. o Maintains meticulous records and files for all open projects and compiles comprehensive documentation of project history, background information, and action items for easy retrieval and reference. o Assists in the preparation of discovery materials, trial exhibits, and other litigation-related documents, adhering to deadlines and court procedures. Communication and Project Management:o Condenses complex requests into concise summaries, highlighting key factors and providing recommendations to Senior Asset Managers, Directors, or internal Counsel to drive informed decision-making. o Manages project timelines and effectively communicates deadlines to all stakeholders, aligning external stakeholders' timing expectations with internal priorities for timely completion. o Acts as a proficient liaison between various parties, including lenders, tenants, legal counsel, and the Asset Management department, cultivating strong relationships and smooth coordination for project progress. Legal Documentation and Collaboration:o Prepares accurate and legally compliant documents and formal correspondence, such as landlord consent letters, notices, and estoppels.o Collaborated with Attorneys and Paralegals to prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.o Conducts thorough legal research and analysis and stays up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, and effectively communicates findings to the team.

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

o Orchestrated licensing of store operations and retail stores, managing renewals, new applications, modifications of premises, and change of corporate structure for 345+ locations to boost compliance with regulatory requirements.o Ensured adherence to federal, state, and local government compliance regulations and occasionally handled administrative tasks related to immigration matters.o Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve concerns or issues arising from state and local agencies or the status of current records, licenses, or permits.o Maintained accurate records and filed necessary documents; utilized analytical skills to gather and analyze data and provided insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.o Coordinated auxiliary business requirements, including state responsible vendor programs and state filings.o Gathered, formatted, and analyzed data for reporting and updates to Senior leadership.

Denver Metropolitan Area

o Implemented effective strategies resulting in a 15% increase in property values within a 4-month period.o Complied with new legislation by updating MHC (Manufactured Housing Community) rules and maintained a compliant environment in adherence to regulatory standards.o Organized work orders on a large scale across multiple properties and managed partnerships with local companies to coordinate timely completion of maintenance and repairs.o Leveraged market trends and data analysis to optimize property values and implemented strategic initiatives.o Prepared investor reports and communicated property performance.

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States

o Educated Attorneys on relevant articles and changing legislation in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law to enable informed decision-making and ensure up-to-date legal knowledge.o Petitioned the City of Castle Rock for zoning confirmations and land uses and facilitated property development and compliance with zoning regulations; established and maintained relationships with city and county officials.o Managed deadlines and prioritized tasks to support multiple attorneys; drafted legal documents, contracts, agreements, and pleadings.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Camp Pendleton North, California, United States

Stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA, Dam Neck, VA, Camp Geiger, NC and Camp Lejeune, NC

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Paralegal

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership & Success, Student Veteran

Associate Of Applied Science (Aas), Paralegal Studies, 36 Hours Complete

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, 30 Hours Complete As An Intelligence Analyst