Summary of Qualifications

Analyzed case law through Statutes, Rules and Regulations

Possesses a Certificate for Alternative Dispute Resolution with a 4.0 grade point average

Fashioned legal memos through persuasive research in substantive, common and procedural law

Versed extensively in Immigration/Refugee/Evidence, Criminal and Contract/Tort law

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal with employees, vendors and clients

Attended various workshops, including Women in Management, How to Talk to Difficult People, How to Improve Customer Relations, etc.

Completed field placement for Paralegal studies with XPolice Traffic Ticket Specialists

Expert proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Lotus Notes

Typing speed of 70 wpm

Over 5 years experience in corporate Accounts Receivable and Payable, cash management/application, purchasing, expediting and Human Resources

Driven by extremely aggressive workloads and timelines

Managed in a variety of business environments including manufacturing, customer service and event planning

Fluent on PCLaw and Law Dog accounting/billing software, ISO & TS procedures

Professional Experience

M.D. Paralegal Services 2012-present

Licensed Paralegal

Managed client files within tight deadlines

Appeared as agent for client at Provincial Tribunals/Appeals

Thoroughly versed in workplace safety insurance and benefits

Forensic medical/accounting investigations and legal research

Paralegal by Excellence 2011-2012

Paralegal (pro bono)

Fashioned legal factums for civil litigation

real estate, condominium law, human rights, employment law, collective agreements, arbitration

Legal research and claim preparation for ground breaking precedents

Madolyn Legal Services 2011-present

Owner/Legal Researcher/Licensed Paralegal

Fashioned legal memorandums with case law and legislative analysis

Executed creation of legal factums & affidavits

Managed all financial and operational processes

Thoroughly versed in Small Claims, WSIB and Human Rights matters

Document preparation such as Charts of Events, Statistical Analysis and Flow Charts

Bodycote Thermal Processing Canada, Inc. 2004-2009

Operations Support Manager (Newmarket)

Diffused civil litigation to save company $10,000.00, compiled quotes and analyzed costs to save company $24,000.00/year.

Executed hiring/terminations, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, payroll entry and maintenance through ADP Pay@work and EZLabourManager.

Analyzed and dissipated many issues involving management, employees and policy application

Managed Human Resources tasks, such as meetings, medical/dental benefits, all disability claims and all WSIB claims

Effectively controlled Accounts Receivable as well as handling all credit inquires and applications for new customers.

Managed Human Resources tasks, such as meetings, medical/dental benefits, all disability claims and all WSIB claims

Maintained Accounts Payable and Purchasing System through organization of purchase orders, packing slips, invoices and payments, as well as credit applications for new vendors (Lotus Notes).

Manoeuvred daily with such accounting software as Oracle, Visual Shop and Navision, and honed an expert skill level with Microsoft Excel and Word

Weekly/monthly/yearly reporting of financials/forecasts of sales, people costs, and other financial breakdowns, for publicly traded purposes as well as corporate.

Successfully led teams with ISO14001, QS9000, TS16949, tax and Canada Customs audits

Weidmuller, Ltd. 2000-2003

Production Coordinator (Markham)

Analyzing and problem solving with engineering department for production of existing units, from concurrent, forecasted, and other data summaries

Daily correspondence with co-workers, vendors and customers, to ensure both stock and sales orders were on time in the production process

Health & Safety Committee worker representative

Sales/production forecasting with CFO and efficiency scrutinizing of production processes

Maneuvered daily with software such as AS400, Outlook, Excel, Word and Visio

Education

Date Facility Program Materials Covered

May

2011 Seneca College Paralegal -Small Claims Court Rules, Procedure and Legislation

-Summary Conviction and Provincial Offences

-Evidence and Advocacy

-Employment Law, Contract & Tort Law, Residential Tenancy Law

-Case Studies and Legal Research

-Ethics and Practice Management

-Immigration and Refugee Law

-Administrative Tribunal Practice and Procedure

-Excel/Word/PowerPoint 2007

-Cross Cultural Communications

February

2001 ICS Canada Medical Office & Business Admin. -Medical Terminology, and Patient/Doctor confidentiality

- Business Administration

September 2001 CSI Corporate Education Services MS Office -Word/Access 2000: Introduction/Intermediate

-Excel/Word 2000: Intermediate & Excel 2000: Advanced

March

2001 Industrial Accident Prevention Association Worker Certification Training -Workplace safety

-Spotting, acting and legal aspects of workplace accidents

-Able to sit upon any Safety Committee, as a worker or Management

-Conducting Hazard Assessment program completed as well

March

2001 IBM AS400 -AS400 Query Course

April

1999 York University Kinesiology -Kinesiology Major, Dance Minor

-Introduction to Psychology and Childhood Studies

June

1996 Arts York Dance -Intensive arts school for dance technique in many disciplines

-Anatomy and sports injuries, dance history and art appreciation

Certifications & Volunteer Work

2011 Alternative Dispute Resolutions – Seneca College certificate

2010 Ontario Justice Education Network volunteer – Grade 12 Law Workshop

2010 Yellow Brick House volunteer - Reception, donation intake and organization

2007-2008 Halton Women’s Shelter volunteer - Holiday wrapping and gift organization

September 2002 Canadian Red Cross - First Aid & CPR Certificate (Emergency & Child)

March 1997 National Coaching Certificate Programs

Level 2 Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical

Level 1 Artistic Gymnastics Practical

Level 1 Coaching Theory

Artistic Gymnastics Technical

1995-1997 Markham Fair volunteer - Lost Children booth

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