James Palmer Buron
Current Address Contact
Information
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Durham, NC 27705 315-***-****
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Paralegal Studies, Pre-Law specialization, Southern Illinois University
May 2012
• Inductee, Lambda Epsilon Chi Honor Society -2011
• Member, Student Judicial Board - 2011 - present
• Cumulative GPA, 3.73, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management Southern Illinois University
May 2012
• Named Outstanding Senior in Geography
• Cumulative GPA, 3.73, Cum Laude
Relevant Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 2013
• Proficient in researching primary and secondary laws, statutes, and regulations
• Completed coursework in contracts, business formation, legal research, and economics
• Intermediate Spanish proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
Work Experience
Tom’s Place, Desoto Illinois
• Sous Chef May 2012-May 2014
• Controlled food costs, set specials, and managed kitchen staff at a five star restaurant
• Responsible for all aspects pertaining to quality control and food production
• Salary: 35,000 for 45 hours weakly
Paralegal Intern, Public Defender, Jackson County Illinois (250 Hours)
Summer 2011
• Drafted Motions, Pleadings, and other pertinent legal documents
• Conducted client intake interviews, scheduled client meetings with attorneys
• Answered phones, filed documents, and assisted in daily office activities
United States Army, Health Care Specialist (Medic) February 2004 –May 2008
• Combat Medic in Baghdad, Iraq November 2004 –
June 2005
• Oversaw emergency medical care of the 25 men in my platoon
• Taught emergency medical procedures to soldiers battalion wide
• Medic for Battalion Commander Mahmudiyah, Iraq August 2006 –
November 2007
• Oversaw medical care for the Battalion Commander and Battalion Command Sergeant Major, as
well as well as the other soldiers in my platoon
Awards
James Palmer Buron
• Combat Medic Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal (two oak leaf
clusters) Army Achievement Medal (one oak leaf cluster), Iraqi Campaign Medal (with star
device), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Over
Seas Service Ribbon (with number two), Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon