Tanisha Wharton

With over 13 years of experience in the hospitality and legal industries, I have developed strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills that I am eager to bring into the field of interior design. My professional background has taught me how to manage fast-paced environments, coordinate with diverse teams, and maintain attention to detail—skills that translate directly into successful design project execution. I am currently in my senior year pursuing a degree in Interior Design, where I am expanding my knowledge of space planning, materials, design software, and creative problem-solving.

Through my coursework and design projects, I have developed a strong passion for creating functional, visually cohesive environments that reflect both client needs and aesthetic vision. I am currently seeking a part-time interior design internship beginning in August that will allow me to apply my academic knowledge in a professional setting while continuing to learn from experienced designers.

Certified Paralegal II - Marriott Vacations Worldwide - Orlando, FL

(2021-10)

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, Resales, IT, Finance, and Human Resources to deliver regulatory and legal guidance, ensuring full compliance with timeshare disclosures, state registrations and regulations, and advertising standards.
• Draft, review, and manage a wide range of contractual agreements, including vendor contracts, standard servicing agreements, contractor agreements, consulting agreements, third-party resale purchase documents, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), termination agreements, room block agreements, as well as amendments and addendums.
• Develop and manage a centralized repository system for all marketing collateral terms and participation requirement templates, enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance across sales, marketing, and client engagement initiatives.
• Conduct thorough document analysis, organizing and assessing marketing materials for compliance with industry standards, state regulations and federal regulations.
• Support legal operations by conducting in-depth legal research, analyzing statutes, case law, and regulatory materials to assist attorneys.
• Develop and refine compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to evolving marketing regulations and best practices.
• Oversee, process, and manage licensing processes such as sales and marketing licenses, telemarking licenses, seller of travel licenses, and travel insurances licenses.
• Support strategic business operation project initiatives in sales and marketing, with a focus on identifying and mitigating operational risks.
• Communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders, aligning legal and marketing objectives for seamless execution.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Hilton Grand Vacations - Orlando, FL

(2018-08 - 2021-08)

• Managed and executed the preparation and submission of timeshare registrations across multiple state agencies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted thorough analysis and interpretation of timeshare laws, regulations, and official forms to ensure legal compliance.
• Drafted contractual documents and public offering statements for use at sales sites, ensuring clarity and adherence to governing policies.
• Managed project's registration charts and legal files to streamline compliance tracking.
• Collaborated with various departments and external contacts to gather essential information for timeshare registrations, including budget data, system configurations, and construction specifications.
• Provided daily legal support to in-house counsel and Vice Presidents within the Legal Department, assisting with complex projects and strategic initiatives such as acquisitions.

Foreclosure Specialist - Hilton Grand Vacations - Orlando, FL

(2014-01 - 2018-08)

• Managed multiple projects, proactively identifying delinquent accounts and initiating foreclosure proceedings.
• Prepared and processed essential legal documents, including Notices of Default, Affidavits of Indebtedness, Notices of Sale, Declarations of Value, Deeds, Mortgages, Promissory Notes, Warranty Deeds in Lieu, and Releases of Liens.
• Scheduling, maintaining and processing payment arrangements.
• Maintained ongoing coordination with in-house and external legal counsel to facilitate seamless foreclosure processes while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
• Conducted detailed audits of foreclosure accounts, safeguarding accuracy, and mitigation of financial risk.
• Managed account cancelations, processed write-offs, and generated inventory reconciliation and inventory release reports, collaborating with accounts payable and receivable to ensure financial precision and adherence to month-end deadlines.
• Managed and audited financial transactions on foreclosed accounts, ensuring the proper allocation of applied and unapplied funds across owner accounts.
• Executed comprehensive Title Searches, SCRA searches, SSN verifications, and Bankruptcy investigations to support due diligence and regulatory compliance.
• Authored, refined, and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, optimizing operational efficiency and compliance standards.

Title Clerk – Quality Assurance Specialist - Orange Lake Country Club & Resorts - Kissimmee, FL

(2012-01 - 2014-01)

• Conducted audits of new contracts, including deeds, mortgages, truth in lending disclosures, and promissory notes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Reviewed and processed daily redaction audit reports to safeguard sensitive data, including social security numbers and financial information.
• Analyzed and resolved system discrepancies through daily correction audit reports, enhancing indexing and data integrity within I Synergy.
• Served as a researcher within the Deeding Department, collaborating with the Legal and Audit departments to support informed decision-making and contract execution.
• Prepared and processed Quit Claim Deeds.
• Conducted title searches, SCRA searches, SSN verifications, and bankruptcy research to ensure thorough due diligence and risk mitigation.

A.S. - Interior Design - Seminole State College (2022-08 - 2027-04)

Certification - Legal Investigations - Kansas State University (2016-08 - 2017-06)