CAROLYN R. GOERING
***** ***** ******, *********, ** 55398
Home Phone: 763-***-**** Cell Phone: 763-***-**** E-Mail:
*******.*******@*****.***
eFolio Address: http://carolyngoering.efolioworld.com
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EDUCATION:
Associate in Applied Science Degree Paralegal
Minnesota School of Business/Globe University, St. Cloud,
MN September 2010
Associate in Applied Science Degree Multi-Media Computer Graphics
Minnesota School of Business/Globe University, Brooklyn Center,
MN March 2001
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
( Drafted various legal ( Bankruptcy law ( Project Management
documents skills
( Real Estate ( Tort law ( Probate
( Skilled in legal ( Family law ( Organize, review
writing and research documents
( Prepared demand and ( Preparation of ( Adept in legal
opinion letters contracts terminology
( Microsoft Word, PowerPoint ( Skilled in Westlaw and ( Knowledge of court
and Access LexisNexis systems
LEGAL INTERNSHIP
Mitzi Mellott Law Office, Princeton, MN
July 2010-September 2010
( Perform legal research for family law custody cases and
probate
( Skilled in drafting various legal documents such as subpoenas
and legal memorandums
( Accountable for indexing and filing legal documents for client
case files
( Maintain high level of secrecy and professionalism while
working with confidential information
( Responsible for appointments, scheduling and client concerns
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
GRAPHIC DESIGN/TECHNICAL:
. Maintained weekly ads for clients and created new ads when needed
for a new campaign to boost sales
. Followed up with potential and existing clients to secure
satisfaction of advertising to keep sales consistent
. Maintained invoicing for existing clients and bid new jobs to
help my company grow and prosper
. Created logos, brochures, newspaper ads, and direct mail pieces
for clients to generate more business
. Managed and purchased mailing lists for direct mailings for
clients to help generate their business
. Creating visual design of new software programs to boost sales
for the company for dealer
. Provided technical assistance to inquiries regarding errors and
problems to make work flow more productive
. Maintaining consistency of product presentations through
strategic internal communications
SMALL BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT:
. Direct and manage all aspects of a small business for marketing,
sales and accounting to maximize profits
. Manage all design aspects of client projects from inception to
completion
. Develop and review all legal contracts for client projects
. Lead and conduct strategic growth for future business planning
. Implement changes with demanding timelines to meet customer
expectations
. Handle all aspects of client billing and accounts receivable
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Crystal Cabinet Works, Inc. April 2004 - January 2009
Freelance Graphic Designer March 2001 - April 2004
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. March 1987 - March 2001
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Member of Minnesota Paralegal Association
Member of National Federation of Paralegal Associations
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Abacus,
Tabs3, Summation, SmartDraw, Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Mac OS Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Director,
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