Stefanie S. Coleman
East Hartford, CT 06118
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Bachelor of Science degree with substantial experience in
corporate, legal and state environments. Effective communication
and proactive decision making abilities offering the following
demonstrable skills:
> Computer expertise: MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Lotus
Notes, Big Hand, PeopleSoft and
Outlook
> Possess project planning, analytical and problem solving
abilities
> Convivial, decisive and outgoing team player
> Goal oriented and attentive to details
> Productive interactions with all levels of organizational
personnel
EDUCATION
BAY PATH COLLEGE, Longmeadow, MA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Executive Management, May 2010
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CT
Paralegal Litigation Certificate, December 2003
EXPERIENCE
MARKETING/RESEARCH
Virtual Intern - Oxford Technology Ventures, LLC, Brooklyn, NY,
12/2009-3/2010
< Conducted extensive market, consumer, and corporate research for
competitive analysis.
< Prepared consumer-facing website writing and editing for marketing and
business materials.
ADMINISTRATIVE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE
Administrative Assistant II - The Hartford, Simsbury, CT, 5/2004 -11/2009
< Provided comprehensive legal administrative support for
senior counsel and his staff.
< Produced, proofread, and edited prospectuses and supplements in
preparation to file with the Securities Exchange Commission using
EDGAR.
< Served as liaison for internal business units and external
business clients.
< Managed receivable and payable accounts working directly
with senior counsel.
. Reviewed, assessed and processed legal bills for accuracy and
reasonableness.
. Summarized and coordinated weekly reports for general counsel.
< Managed calendars, travel arrangements and expense reports.
< Produced ad hoc reports and performed diversified
administrative duties.
Accomplishments:
> Outstanding performance led to an offer of permanent employment.
> Provided training to a member of the administrative staff.
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PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
Paralegal - Mark E. Salomone & Morelli, Hartford, CT, 12/2003-3/2004
. Temporary paralegal position for a law firm specializing in
litigation.
< Researched files to ensure accurate information for case preparation.
< Prepared litigation disbursements, tax forms (Schedule A's), civil
summons, general releases, interrogatories, time extension requests,
health insurance (HIPPA) authorizations, and complaints.
< Generated disclosure and production requests.
Accomplishments:
> Prepared litigation documents for seven court cases in ample
time for court dates, in brand-new temporary role.
> Reorganized filing cabinets to ensure easier access to
documentation.
Legal Assistant - Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger PC, Hartford, CT,
6/2003-11/2003
< Temporary position responsibilities included assisting with case
preparation for a firm specializing in construction law.
< Scheduled deposition conferences and conducted research to ensure
accurate file documentation.
Fiscal Administrative Assistant - Office of the State Comptroller, State
of Connecticut, Hartford, CT, 12/1993 -8/ 2002
< Calculated and maintained deductions for federal and state income
taxes, child support, alimony, union dues and savings bonds for the
retirement payroll unit.
< Assisted with basic accounting procedures relating to accounts payable
and receivable functions in processing a monthly payroll for over
30,000 State of Connecticut retirees.
< Balanced monthly vendor reports.
< Generated written confirmation and calculations of monthly state
pension checks upon request.
< Served as liaison to the Office of the State Treasurer, banks and
housing agencies.
Accomplishments:
> Promoted from previous position as Secretary II.
Secretary II - Office of the State Comptroller, State of Connecticut,
Hartford, CT,
9/1990 -11/1993
< Performed diversified duties including word processing of
correspondence, data entry and answering telephones.
< Conducted research for unpaid pecuniary and coordinated replacement
for lost/stolen pension checks.
MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY/NATIONAL GUARD, 1988 - 1990
Honorable Discharge