Taylor Dezio, Detail-Oriented Paralegal looking to broaden my knowledge

About

I am a motivated and bright woman looking for opportunities to grow my career. I look forward to bringing my can-do attitude to any team. With a strong foundation in Criminal Justice, and Law, I believe my analytical, puzzle solving mind is a perfect fit with your dynamic team. I am always looking for ways to improve myself, my work ethics, and my knowledge. Being a real estate paralegal at a high-volume law firm, while having up to 100 files at a time has been instrumental in my professional growth. My ability to keep critical information such as dates, client details, and contract information organized, it’s allowed me to advance quickly in the field. I hope that I can bring these skills to your team. I was able to perfect my skills to read title reports/commitments and gather the necessary curatives in a timely manner so my clients could sell their homes. A highlight of my experience involved collaborating with international investors overseeing the buying and selling of over 20 residential properties at a time. I embraced this challenge and quickly became the go-to professional in my firm, ensuring the smooth execution of complex transactions. I’m looking forward to using my skills to help improve my skills as an employee, and for your team. While not all of my skills match up to what employers are looking for, my skills can be transferrable to a broad scope of positions. I am committed to continuous learning and growing my skills, a philosophy that has driven my success. As a former member of the Women’s Soccer team in college, I demonstrated leadership as a team player and a peer mentor for incoming athletes. I carry this experience with me into my professional life, always seeking to contribute to team success and personal growth. I’m currently traveling the United States with my fiancé, who is doing travel nursing. I am excited about the opportunity of a remote position that aligns with my active lifestyle. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dog, being outdoors in any capacity, playing soccer, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Experience

Lincoln Abstract & Settlement Services

Jul 2022 – Nov 2023

150 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903

Commercial Title Supervisor

● Served as the primary point of contact and client representative, resulting in expedited issue resolution and enhanced brand loyalty due to excellent communication and service. ● Leveraged client SLA requirements to optimize daily pipelines and the team’s daily workflow. ● Communicated or escalated title issues to attorneys to deliver optimal final title products to clients. ● Managed the vendor database of 100+ partners to foster ongoing collaboration and mutual support. ● Leveraged ResWare software, Salesforce, and BOX to review preliminary title data and documents. ● Aligned progress and strategies by supporting the New York residential and commercial title operations through proactive cross-functional coordination.

Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, P.C.

Sep 2019 – Jul 2022

1173 Pittsford-Victor Road, Suite 220, Pittsford, NY 14534

Senior Real Estate Paralegal

● Simultaneously managed ~100 files from start to finish, including oversight and maintenance for Sales Purchase Contracts, to ensure operational efficiency within the high-volume real estate firm. ● Collaborated with overseas investors to foster a seamless experience for bulk property transactions. ● Coached and developed 5+ trainees by providing training, individual feedback, and evaluations. ● Reviewed and drafted mutually beneficial real estate contracts to earn high client satisfaction. ● Determined client needs and capabilities by coordinating meetings and proactive communication. ● Utilized the real estate software Soft Pro to research Title Curatives and prepare legal documents.

Webber Law, PLLC

Jun 2018 – Sep 2018

200 Canal View Blvd., Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623

Internship to Full Hire - Real Estate Paralegal

● Coordinated communications and partnerships with 15+ banks to manage lending responsibilities. ● Attended Real Estate Sale closings to ensure proper processes and successful outcomes. ● Utilized records to abstract and locate insights for improved rundowns and strategic direction. ● Aligned business direction by attending and contributing to Business Network International meetings. ● Managed documentation efforts by drafting the firm’s real estate and business documents. ● Utilized the Real Estate software RamQuest to complete duties, including tile package compilation. ● Achieved high client satisfaction by preparing client and lending correspondence.

Dutcher & Zatkowski

May 2016 – Sep 2016

1399 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Summer Internship - Legal Secretary

● Drafted Wills and POAs under direct supervision from Andy Dutcher to exceed quality standards. ● Achieved high client satisfaction by drafting correspondence and acting as the first point of contact, resulting in expedited issue resolution and personable communications. ● Ensured information availability and accuracy by managing and organizing client files.

Connors & Ferris

May 2014 – Sep 2016

3445 Winton Place, Suite 112, Rochester, NY 14623

Legal Internship (3 Summers)

● Created and distributed 300+ advertising materials to ensure firm awareness within the community. ● Optimized information processing by converting hard copy files into the company’s electronic system. ● Monitored financial records and incoming mail to improve financial direction and correspondence preparation, enhancing business growth.

Education

Monroe Community College ABA Paralegal Certificate Program

Aug 2017 – Dec 2018

Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal

Alfred University

Aug 2013 – May 2015

Bachelors - Criminal Justice Major, Criminal Justice major with political science and public law minors

Alfred State College

Aug 2011 – Dec 2012

Associates Degree, Liberal Arts - General Education Credits w/ a focus on Criminal Justice/Law

Taylor Dezio

Detail-Oriented Paralegal looking to broaden my knowledge

Skills