Law Office Support Paralegal
Law Office Support Paralegal

David Guzman
250 River St #320
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
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C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E
Paralegal
My objective in an attorney support role is to help your company achieve success. I draw from 27 years
of professional experience and can contribute a wide range of applied knowledge and abilities.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
DAVID LYNG REAL ESTATE, Santa Cruz, CA
Realtor, Sep 2016 – Present
Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or
the other.
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive
market price.
WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS
2020 President
Prepare business plan for 2020 Board of Directors: meetings, travel, events, etc.
Organize four “large” events providing timely, high quality information to industry members.
Run monthly Board of Directors meetings under Robert’s Rules
Participate in statewide and national elections of Women’s Council officers.
SANTA CRUZ DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors-Treasurer, July 2018-Present
Review financial statements of the Downtown Association
Vote on policy and personnel decisions
Interact with City staff and elected officials regarding public policy
REMI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Santa Cruz, CA
Managing Agent-Homeowner's Associations (HOAs), Sep 2007 – Dec 2016
Work with several boards of directors at a time to navigate the complexities of HOA
management.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Conduct HOA Board of Directors meetings-e.g. prepare and provide board packets, initiate and
record voting, conduct elections, create agendas, review financial statements, interact with
membership (homeowners).
Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or
maintenance.
Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management
rules and regulations.
Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of residential
HOA properties.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or
construction projects for residential properties.
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E D U C A T I O N
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE
Santa Cruz, CA
ABA Approved Paralegal Certification Program (Expected graduation Dec 2020)
Relevant Coursework: Legal Analysis, Legal Research, Writing for Law Practice, Microsoft for
the Law Office, Law Office Management, Paralegal Internship (120 hrs.), Pre-Trial Procedures,
Post Trial Procedures, Probate Procedures, Ethics, Civil Litigation
Awards & Honors: Honor Roll
Cabrillo College
Santa Cruz, CA
A.S. Accounting (Jun 1992)
Degree: A.S. and Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting
C R E D E N T I A L S A N D L I C E N S E S
Realtor
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Certified Community Association Manager (exp. 2018)
Notary Public (exp. 2015)
R E F E R E N C E S
References available upon request