Legal Assistant, Administravtive Assistant

SPARKLE YOUNG

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Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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269-***-****

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Seeking an opportunity to apply my educational experience in a legal or administrative position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient office skills including drafting and editing correspondence, quickly responding to customer

inquiries, answering multi-line phone systems, distributing confidential documents, and greeting clients.

• Proven ability to listen to clients and use effective communication skills to determine needs

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Internet tools including Lexis Nexis and

Westlaw

EDUCATION

Brown Mackie College, South Bend, IN

Associate of Science: Paralegal Studies, 5/2013

Significant Coursework: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Property

Law, Contract Law, Litigation and Business Communication

Accomplishments: Two-time Honor Roll recipient

Twin City Beauty College, St. Joseph, MI

License: Cosmetologist, 2/2008

Holloway Institute, Lansing, MI

Certificate: Real Estate, 10/2007

Significant Coursework: Surveys and Land Description, Contracts, Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Real Estate Closing,

Role of Real Estate Agent and Renewing of Real Estate Agent License

EXPERIENCE

Burch, Banyon, Anderson & Banyon Benton Harbor, MI 4/2013

Paralegal Externship

• Greeted clients and walk-ins and gathered initial information

• Answered multi-line phone systems

• Booked appointments/receive messages

• Researched legal information using Internet tools including Westlaw and Lexis Nexis

• Filed Complaints and Motions

• Filed information in alphabetical order

VIP Studio/Spa Benton Harbor, MI 10/2010-2/2011

Hairstylist

• Consulted with clients before session to ensure final style/cut met customer satisfaction

• Maintained work station to OSHA standards and adhered to all privacy laws

• Booked appointments and called clients with reminders

• Greeted clients and walk-ins and gathered initial information

Orchard Grove Extended Benton Harbor, MI 8/2001-5/2006

Certified Nurse Assistant

• Assisted the elderly with housekeeping, cooking, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living under the

direct supervision of a licensed nurse

• Documented care in patient chart and communicated patient concerns too proper authority

• Followed all procedures and HIPAA regulations

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TRANSCRIPTS AND REFERENCES

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