Manager Vice President

Cynthia Villard

***-** ******** ***., ****** Village, NY 11428? Cell (917) 769-

2878?*******.*******@*****.***

Experienced paralegal offering:

. Exceptional litigation support skills; completed paralegal

certification.

. Proven ability to conduct thorough research via Internet and Westlaw;

proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

. Superior writing skills--conscientious and thorough, with meticulous

attention to detail.

. Ability to easily grasp complex situations; adapt and learn quickly.

. Passion for deadline-driven, high volume environments; comfortable

working both independently and as an integral member of a legal team.

. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

. Multilingual- Fluent in English, French, and Creole; conversant in

Spanish.

Experience

Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager P.C. New York, NY March 2004

to Present

Paralegal/Supervisor

. Initiate collections on consumer and commercial claims.

. Provide litigation support to two attorneys.

. Forward files to out of state counsel.

. Judgment enforcement in NY & NJ.

. Draft verifications of account and affidavits of account.

. Organize and finalize pleadings and discovery documents.

. Skip tracing, employment and asset searches.

. Supervise 3 collectors.

. Involved in Negotiation and Settlements.

. Monitor payment agreements.

University of Miami, Office of The Vice President and General Counsel,

Students Account Section Miami, FL November 2001 to January

2004

Paralegal

. Provide Litigation support.

. Responsible for maintenance of database of Final Judgments.

. Analyzed files as to collectibility.

. Conducted asset and location searches of Debtors.

. Obtained and recorded certified copies of Judgments.

. Responsible for setting depositions.

. Drafted pleadings for failure to appear at depositions, wage and bank

garnishments, Certificate of Liens, Release of Judgment, and

Interrogatories.

. Implemented Domestication and Collection procedure of Foreign

Judgments.

. Involved in Negotiation and Drafting of Settlement Agreements.

. Performed miscellaneous duties as needed to support the department.

Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson P.A Miami, FL May 2000

to October 2001

Litigation Paralegal

. Responsible for Assisting Trial Attorneys in the gathering, analysis

and organization of information, legal pleadings, discovery and other

documents pertaining to litigation files that are assigned by claim.

Ocean Bank/Legal Department Miami, FL April 1998 to

May 2000

Litigation Paralegal

. Responsible for the preparation of pleadings, motions, executions,

subpoenas, writs of garnishment, writs of bodily attachment,

judgments, case lists.

. Draft demand letters, organize and maintain files, maintain

calendar/tickler system.

. Update and maintain library materials.

. Responsible for post-judgment collections.

. Maintained judgment log. Investigated public records for assets.

IGT Services Miami Beach, FL June 1997 to

April 1998

Paralegal/Credit Manager (6/97-4/98)

Merchant Services Manager (10/97-4/98)

. Manage the cardholder and merchant accounts receivable portfolio.

. Review A/R reports to ascertain status and to evaluate effectiveness

of current collection policies and procedures. Serve as a liaison

between IGT Services and outside counsel.

. Maintain a calendar of critical dates.

. Conduct performance appraisals.

. Monitor bankruptcies.

. Execute and file proof of claims, prepare status report of delinquent

accounts.

. Audit delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectible to ensure

maximum efforts have been taken before assigning bad debt status to

account.

. In charge of Skip Tracing. Supervised employees for both departments.

Ryder System Federal Credit Union Miami, FL January 1996 to

March 1997

Collections Coordinator/Small Claims Coordinator

. In charge of maintaining a low delinquent balance by collecting on

defaulted loans and initiating Small Claims suits.

. Participated in pre-trial conference and mediation hearings. Handled

disability insurance claims and skip tracing.

. Executed and filed Bankruptcy proof of claims. In charge of

repossessions.

. Performed the necessary reporting to various credit agencies.

Siegfried, Rivera,Lerner et al,Attorneys-at-Law, Miami, FL September

1991 to June 1995

Collections Paralegal

. Initiated legal action against homeowners from 300 community

associations throughout Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties, drafting

and distributing demand letters and receiving 170 requests for filing

Claim of Liens from associations monthly.

. Proceeded to examine property titles on delinquent accounts, prepare

and file claims of lien, release satisfied liens.

Education

Florida International University Miami, Florida

Legal Assistant Program December 1996

Graduated with Honors

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.

Certified Paralegal March 2000

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