Blythe E. Goodwin
San Diego
Summary
Experienced owner with 20+ years in accounting, customer service, and facility oversight. Collaborates effectively with individuals at all levels. Utilizes independent decision-making and sound judgment to drive company success. Recognized for problem-solving abilities, proactive nature, and results-driven mindset. Demonstrates adaptability and creativity in achieving organizational objectives. Dedicated to making impactful contributions and furthering company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Manager
Art of Framing
04.2005 - 06.2025
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Drafted and implemented short and long term business plan.
- Responsible for all accounting and payroll operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Responsible for Point-of-Sale program maintenance & retail price structuring.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Escrow Assistant, Commercial & Industrial Unit
Chicago Title
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Prepared the detailed information and documents used to facilitate $100’s of millions in industrial, commercial and residential closings.
- Balanced and disbursed escrow accounts.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Scheduled signings and gathered required paperwork.
- Studied and clarified buyer, seller, and lender instructions to determine escrow requirements.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Prepared estimated closing statements for buyer and seller.
- Obtained documents such as proof of insurance and HOA statements.
- Maintained open communication with lenders, brokers and borrowers.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies, and return of recorded documents.
Paralegal Internship
Gaglione, Coleman & Greene
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Online research of Bankruptcy Rules, California Codes, Worker’s Compensation, and Insurance.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Civil, Criminal and Probate court research.
- Drafting special and form interrogatories.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Exhibit compilation.
- File reviews and organization.
- Drafting lien matrixes.
- Interoffice memos.
Administrator and Bookkeeper
Independent Contractor
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Performed all administrative and office management duties, and Medicare and Medicaid billing, for professionals in the mental health field.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Implemented new work-flow processes
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Environmental/Business Specialty
University of San Diego
San Diego, California08.2002
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
Florida State University
Panama City, Florida01.1999
Skills
- Accounting expertise
- Administrative oversight
- Operations management
- Project management
- Process optimization
- Client service
- Exceptional writer
Certification
Commissioned Notary Public with term commencing November 1, 2006 and ending October 31, 2010. Commission Number: 1702171.
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Art of Framing
04.2005 - 06.2025
Escrow Assistant, Commercial & Industrial Unit
Chicago Title
01.2002 - 01.2004
Paralegal Internship
Gaglione, Coleman & Greene
01.2002 - 06.2002
Administrator and Bookkeeper
Independent Contractor
01.1999 - 01.2002
Paralegal Certificate - Environmental/Business Specialty
University of San Diego
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
Florida State University
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