ROBIN A. TAYLOR
P.O. Box 1389 – Temple Hills, MD 20748
F/(240) 244-2876 or C/(301) 928-2713/rainvests@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Position as Specialist/Analyst primarily working in private and/or government environment. Monitor, research, and disseminate information on issues relevant to the organization/industry. Demonstrate achievement with respect to administration, office management, and organizational skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
R A INVESTMENTS, PO Box 1389, Temple Hills, Maryland 20757 6/1997 – Present
Owner
Specialize in the purchase of foreclosed residential/commercial properties, including apartment buildings for rehabilitation and resale. Work as preservation services contractor for banks, brokerage and management companies maintaining foreclosure properties. Secure outside subcontractors to complete work assignments/orders as necessary. Primary services performed are evictions, trashouts, home improvement, securing and lawn maintenance. Research is also performed, when necessary, in reference to market analysis of comparable properties, easements, appurtenances, and build-out processes, etc. Broker Price Opinion Reports are done for various banks throughout the United States on their REO properties. R.A. Investments, LLC also conducts services such as “cash for keys”, lockouts, securing, boarding, winterizations, trash outs, lawn maintenance and tree removal. R.A. Investments purchases residential and commercial investment properties.
Detailed inspection reports, bids and photos on each property are required prior to performing any work. These reports consist of a description of the subject property, overall condition of the property, and lawn maintenance. These reports are provided to the broker and the management companies for review and further consideration of services needed. Bid proposals to complete required work are submitted on each property for consideration and approval. Handle all accounts payables, receivables, and bookkeeping for company. Respond to various inquiries about the process for securing properties, and best geographic area based on pricing and accessibility. Involved in land contracts for residential zoning. Interacts with surveyors, and PG County Government on various stages of permit approval processes for road, storm drain and building issues. As notary in Maryland, I perform mortgage closings for title companies throughout the United States. I close on behalf of some of the largest more reputable banks in the United States such as Capital One, HSBC, MBNA, and Homecomings Financial, etc. Close more than five hundred loans in prior years.
FAIRFAX REALTY, 10210 Greenbelt Road, #102, Greenbelt, MD 20706 9/2003 – Present
Sales Agent
Real Estate Agent with Fairfax Realty. Assists buyers and sellers in the purchase of residential and commercial properties. Work with banks and management companies marketing foreclosure homes. Handle evictions, cash for keys, trashouts, etc. Assists buyers with finding loans for the purchase of real estate.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, 7th & D St., NW, Washington, DC 3/2003 – 3/2006 (Claire Fortune – 202/260-4701)
Was responsible for processing real estate contracts and billing paperwork for the Metropolitan Service Division with the General Services Administration. These duties primarily consisted of verifying information within Occupancy Agreement (OA), Certification of Funds (COF), Pre-validation Certification, and Supplemental Lease Agreements (SLA) for accurate rates per square foot, common area space, r/u space amounts, security charges, design gross, parking structures, etc. This information is then input into the STAR system for tracking and payment. Was responsible for tracking/inputting all security (FPS) charges relating to building specific/amortized capital, along with that, I handled daytime cleaning bills for data on all GSA leased/owned buildings. I also maintained the Occupancy Agreements excel spreadsheet by inputting the necessary information (i.e.: CBR, lease number, building code and contract information). This information is checked against the STAR database for accuracy. OA’s are then scanned into the OA Tool and Electrolease System. Handled contract extensions/initiations related to contract staff. Also, handled the inputting of new leases, supplemental lease agreements, new projects, changes in square footage, and resolving discrepancies in the STAR system.
COMTEX NEWS NETWORK, 4900 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 8/2001-3/2003 Sales Administrator
Served as the Executive Assistant/Sales Administrator to the Executive Vice President and the Sales Department, responsible for the daily management of each administration. Was responsible for maintaining entire company revenue database (5mil+) by entering, tracking and monitoring all profits/losses and at-risk accounts. Generated, tracked, and processed all requests for content delivery to customers. Tracked paperwork to assure that all revenue is properly reflected in the company accounting records. Also, was responsible for preparing initial paperwork for all executed contracts and amendments. Monitored all agreements sent to and received from customers requiring final signature. Coordinated and maintained, in spreadsheet format, all progress reports from sales representatives. Created, maintained, and tracked all travel and expense report in excel format. Directly supervised administrative assistants to assist in the daily operation of the Sales Office and Office of the Executive Vice President.
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY, 400 6th St., NW, DC 7/1998-8/2001 Executive Assistant to Deputy Receiver for Operations – GS-13
Served as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Receiver for Administrative Operations, responsible for the overall administrative management of matters related to CFSA business initiatives for the Office of the Deputy Receiver Operations (i.e. Fiscal Office, Facilities Administration, Human Resources, and Child Welfare Information Technology). Assisted in the relocation of the entire agency consisting of 800 employees from five locations to consolidated space. Involved in locating and securing office space, build-out/backfill process, worked directly with architects on square footage, pricing, walkthroughs, etc. Routinely dealt with payments issues with foster/adoptive parents. Conducted program evaluations, policy studies, special projects, budget forecasts and implementation, and analytic studies dealing with complex and often controversial or sensitive issues associated with CFSA services and programs. Coordinated data from administrators regarding the degree of effectiveness with which programs were meeting objectives. Served as liaison between the Deputy Receiver for Operations and government/private officials. Attended and reported on meetings in the absence of the Deputy Receiver. Directly supervised administrative assistant and receptionist to assist in the daily operation of the office.
JOSEPH P KENNEDY FOUNDATION and STATE DEPARTMENT, Washington, DC 4/1997-6/1998 Executive Assistant
Worked as Executive Assistant to Eunice Kennedy Schriver at the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation. Also, worked with the Department of Transportation, Office of Rodney Slater, where I was responsible for the typing, editing and finalizing of the 1997 DOT Strategic Plan for Congress. I offered professional administrative services consisting of typing and proofing reading letters, reports, mailings, mailing labels/lists, and repetition letters, etc. Primarily worked with CEO, VPs, and Directors in private and government sectors on short and/or long-term assignments.
ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS, 1250 Eye Street, N.W. Washington, DC 9/1994-3/1997 – Federal Government Affairs Associate
Actively participated in Zeneca’s role on various committees (e.g. Government Relations Subcommittee, Pharmaceutical Legislative Policy Committee, Medicaid and Medicare Reimbursement Team, PhRMA, and BIO, etc.), namely for the preparation of written/oral reports. Established and maintained PAC (Political Action Committee) database. Submitted request for PAC support and attended fundraisers. Monitored and reported on Congressional hearings, and legislation affecting Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. Researched all Congressional publications, media releases, magazines, and on-line database services (CQ, CompuServe, America On-line) for current legislation. Interacted daily with the legal counsel, executive branch of Congress, members of Congress, and their staff on key issues relevant to Zeneca and the industry (e.g., gathering information/materials relative to Zeneca’s participation in fundraisers, Senate/House documents, special Hill meetings/events, etc.). Attended and reported on trade associations, coalition, industry meetings, and other industry activities. Office manager, trainer and supervisor of temporary personnel.
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, 2001 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington 5/1989-9/1994 Program Coordinator
Was liaison with NRC Research Associates and over twenty government Laboratories. Assisted in the administration of the Associateship Programs for which our Program Unit was responsible. Worked directly with Laboratory Representatives and Board of Directors. Prepared visa support documents and other needed information for Associates. Professional site visits were taken to laboratories to meet with Directors and Associates one-on-one to discuss the progress of research and other concerns. I have organized meetings on/off site assuring that proper arrangements have been implemented to make for a successful meeting. I have also traveled on behalf of the Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel (OSEP) representing the NAS at Outreach Programs throughout the United States, which entailed recruitment of Postdoctoral Research Scientist and Engineering, with over 20,000 participants. During our highly competitive Postdoctoral Reviews, I administered the review process particularly for my programs (NASA/GSFC-JSC-GISS, AFSC, AERO, MICOM) reassuring that required procedures were properly followed by the reviewing senior Scientist/Engineers and employees. I received and acted on all correspondence for Associates on/off tenure, lab representatives, directors and advisors, etc.
Financial Assistant – (National Research Council) 1988-1989
Managed stipend/staff payroll, dispensed health insurance letters/packets to Associates starting tenure, managed and paid relocation expenses for foreign and domestic movement of household goods. Examined proposals for new laboratories and existing laboratories for the purpose of obtaining contracts. Heavily involved in the reconciliation of financial status for over 650 Associates with calculated finances of over $3.5 million (breakdown of cost by stipend, relocation, travel, and insurance), involved intensely with quantitative/accounting methods. Set up pay records to assure proper monthly payment. Controlled stop-payment/reissues, invoice vouchers for payment of all sorts (vendor, stipend, reimbursement, etc.), cash receipt vouchers, input/retrieved data on computer equipment.
Program Assistant – (National Research Council) 1986-1988
Conducted transactions for over 600 Associates in thirty-seven different laboratories. Processed Travel Authorizations both foreign and domestic for Associates on tenure and beginning their NRC programs. Arranged for advances and audited travel vouchers for reimbursement. Typed, edited, and finalized correspondence. Examined vouchers for proper per diem rates, maximum daily rates, converted foreign currency to US dollars, and was involved in vast mathematical computations. Generated vouchers of programmatic and non-programmatic travel, tracked outstanding advances. Managed MASTRUPDATE function of the WANG Computer updating each of my Associate records.
HEADQUARTERS, US DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, Pentagon 1979-1986 (Student hire)
Performed procedures to identify and clear hard/software faults. Reported failures beyond ability to restore to US Army Management Systems Support Agency (USAMSSA) and to supervisor within 30 minutes of occurrence. Log reflected trouble, date/time initiated, date/time repaired, arrival/departure time of technician/programmers. Input/modified data with 100% accuracy. Worked closely with the Annual Army Budget Development process.
EDUCATION
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia
Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration, 1985
Real Estate & Notary Public
Weichert/2002
Fairfax Realty, 2002/Agent (MD/DC/VA/PA)
Notary Public, Maryland/2002
Calvin Coolidge High School – General Education, 1981
Certified Finger Printer/2003
Certified Title Producer/2006
MEMBERSHIPS and AWARDS
Member, American League of Lobbyists, 1995
Member, Women in Government Relations, 1995
Zeneca Performance Excellence Award, 1996
Member, Women in Business, 1995
Member, National Council of Negro Women, Life
Member, Eastern Star, 1998
Chairman/Mgr, 24-D Senatorial Campaign, 2002
Member, DOT/MBE (Dept. of Transportation/Minority Business Enterprise)
Member, National Notary Association, 2003
Member, MBE Certified (PG, MDOT)
Member, PG County Board of Realtors, 2003
National Association of Professional Women, 2009
Member, National Association of Female Exec., 1995
SKILLS
Excel, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Microsoft 365. Additional skills working with older electronic programs/systems.
OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Travel Training Seminar (1990); Powerful Communication Skills for Women (1989); Record Management Workshop (1989); Financial Planning Seminar (1989); Accounts Payable/Purchasing Seminar (1988); Accounting Financial Statements and Procedures Seminar (1988); Effective Inter-Personal Communication Seminar (1988); Managing Your Job Effectively Seminar (1988); Achieving Your Potential Seminar (“AYP”) (1981); TASS Seminar (Electronic Mail Terminal) (1981); Congress and the Legislative Process (1995); SAP (Accounting) Training Courses (1995); Strategies for Working with Congressional Staff (1995), System for Tracking and Administering Real-Property (STAR) training (2002), Federal Real Property Lease Law (2003), Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS)-2003; Certified Contact Tracer – John’s Hopkins University (2020).
References provided upon request