Regina K. Johnson
Inkster, MI *****
abj78w@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Seeking a professional position in a corporate atmosphere
whereby my extensive job experience and skills will support the
enhancement and performance of the company.
Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
Strong analytical and research skills. Creative,
proactive and professional. Proficient in Excel, Word,
PowerPoint and Access.
Employment History:
John Steinberger & Associates- Southfield, MI Legal Assistant
05/28/08-03/06/09 Bankruptcy Law Firm
. Processed chapter 13 bankruptcies for clients.
. Transferred payment information to trustees' office.
. Filed modifications/dismissals of cases with bankruptcy court.
Gordy Foundation- Detroit, MI Executive Assistant
7/09/07-11/01/07 Motown Historical Museum
. Personal Assistant to the CEO.
Kelly Services-Dearborn, MI Litigation Prevention Analyst
2/27/06-2/08/07 Ford Motor Company
. Reviewed attorney demand letters regarding Ford vehicles.
. Investigated fleet and dealer faxes regarding Ford vehicles.
. Determined settlement or denial of attorney demand letters.
. Proactively handled pre-litigation matters regarding Lemon Law claims.
. Ensured compliance of Lemon Law when determining Ford's responsibility
in each case.
. Negotiated settlement of claims with customer's legal representatives.
. Established and maintained a strong working relationship with region
assigned.
Blackwell Igbanugo-Troy, MI Warranty Litigation Assistant
(DaimlerChrysler)
4/27/04 to 2/25/06 Note: Position was formerly with Lewis & Munday 4/3/03-
4/27/04
. Gathered information, reviewed repair history, and prepared analyses
for warranty litigation claims and cases.
. Communicated with local counsel through correspondences or phone
calls.
. Created and maintained a reporting mechanism to track case volume.
. Reviewed monthly bills for discrepancies/made adjustments/authorized
payment.
. Prepared special memorandums regarding settlement of cases.
. Arranged settlement memos and summation of cases.
Manpower Automotive- Dearborn, MI Qualified Domestic Relations Analyst
4/3/97-9/22/02 Ford Motor Company
. Reviewed court orders to determine legal requirements of a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
. Determined if QDROs were in accordance with Ford's plan provisions.
. Consulted with Office of General Counsel concerning uncertain
interpretations.
. Prepared correspondence and discussed plan provisions and QDRO
requirements with employees, ex-spouses and their legal
representatives.
. Oversaw individual caseload of employees nationally.
. Prepared retirement estimates for employees and their ex-spouses
reflecting QDRO impact.
. Authorized and calculated pension payments. Maintained audits of
authorized pension payments.
. Reviewed and authorized asset withdrawals from saving plans with QDRO
impact.
. Delegated and reviewed work of administrative assistant.
. Served as an internal auditor for ISO standards.
. Trained new employees regarding QDROs and Ford's plan provisions.
Education:
Current student: University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI
Bachelors of Arts Degree Human Resource Management
Major: Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
Business Administration/Associate Degree
Major: Paralegal
Michigan Paralegal Institute- Detroit, MI--Honored Graduate
Certificate of Completion 6/13/96
Certificates and Licenses:
Quality System Assessment and Auditing, Victoria Group