Renee Williams

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Martinez, GA 30907

abj6xq@r.postjobfree.com

706-***-****

Profile: Professional attitude with superior skills in research,

writing, and organization. Excellent interpersonal skills

including a strong background in communications and legal

expertise.

Education: Thomas Edison State College

B.A. Liberal Studies 2007

Atlanta Center for Reconciliation

General Civil & Domestic Relations Mediation Certificate 2007

Augusta State University

Paralegal Certificate 2004

Experience: Department of Human & Health Services October 2009 to Present

Corpus Christi, TX

Family Based Safety Specialist II

. Interviewed appropriate parties, conducted family

assessments to evaluate risk of child abuse/neglect, and

facilitated Family Group Mediations to reduce risk

factors.

. Carried out objective investigations considering

relevant history and specific needs of the child.

. Collaborated with mental health professionals, law

enforcement, and legal staff to provide family based

safety services for the victim.

. Submitted written Court reports and testified at

hearings making recommendations on placement and

services needed for the best interest of the child.

Martinez Mediators January

2007 to October 2009

Augusta, GA

Domestic Relations Mediator

. Owned and operated private Mediation service.

. Contracted with the Tenth Judicial District to provide

Mediation sessions to disputing parties.

. Led negotiations and facilitated settlement discussions

to reach mutually acceptable resolutions of disputes.

. Prepared clear and concise Settlement Agreements to be

submitted to the Court for consideration.

Office of the Ch. 13 Trustee September 2007 to November 2008

Augusta, GA

Legal Assistant

. Prepared correspondence and documents for the Trustee,

Staff Attorneys, and Director of Operations.

. Filed Motions to Dismiss, Notices of Non-Compliance and

Requests to Incur New Debt.

. Maintained an electronic filing system for 341 hearings.

. Monitored delinquency reports and audited cases.

Children's Advocacy Center January 2006 to January 2007

San Angelo, TX

Guardian Ad Litem

. Conducted investigations of child abuse and neglect.

. Assessed risk to children by interviewing, formally

evaluating, and monitoring cases as necessary.

. Met face to face with families to provide services and

advocate for the best interest of the child.

. Worked jointly with law enforcement, submitted thorough

Court reports, and testified at hearings.

Law Office of Stanley C. House May 2004 to December 2004

Augusta, GA

Paralegal

. Conducted initial client interviews and maintained

general contact with clients.

. Organized and maintained client files.

. Drafted all legal correspondence.

. Conducted legal research from a variety of sources to

organize and evaluate information.

Metropolitan Spirit Newspaper July 1995 to July 1997

Augusta, GA

Journalism Internship

. Interviewed key clients in various industries for

feature articles.

. Researched and edited stories to run in local paper.

. Wrote articles on topics of interest to stimulate public

opinion.

. Initiated and replied to correspondence regarding

material considered for publication.

Affiliations: National Association of Legal Assistants

National Children's Advocacy Center

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

References: References, Publications, and Portfolio available upon request.

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