Manager Service

Location:

Dayton, OH, 45432

Posted:

September 04, 2010

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Resume:

James H. Courter

**** *********** ******

Riverside, Ohio 45432

Phone: 937-***-****

E-mail: ******@***.***

Objective:

I want to be an asset to my employer through my lifelong learning skills.

Education:

Sinclair Community College – Dayton, Ohio

Associate of Applied Science -- ABA Approved

Major: Paralegal Program – Graduation Date: June/2009

Skills:

Excellent writing, typing and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point

Extensive use of PerfectForm, Lexis, Casemaker, Best Case, Amicus and CM/ECF

Proficient in drafting Pleadings, Motions and Criminal Defenses

Knows the importance of court rules and deadlines

Knowledgeable of the electronic filing system for the federal government

I am a Notary Public for the State of Ohio

Extensive use of the Social Security Administration and Medicare’s websites

Work Experience:

Behnke, Martin & Shulte, Dayton, Ohio, 2009, 937-***-****

Paralegal Intern – Legal experience include extensive research of consumer law and debt collection. I performed intakes of potential clients over the phone and in-person. Drafted witness lists as well as exhibit lists and letters to clients and other attorneys. I have experience in calculating family & survivor benefits. This was temporary employment.

Freund, Freeze & Arnold, Dayton, Ohio, 2009, 937-***-****

Paralegal Intern – Legal experience included the preparation of summaries of medical bills and depositions, and the drafting of letters to be sent to governmental agencies. I have experience in AIME, PIA calculations, Calculating Disability benefits for worker and family. This was temporary employment.

General Motors/Delphi, Moraine, Ohio, 1997-2007, 1-866-***-****

Production I was responsible for the machining and assembling of parts for automotive air conditioning compressors. I manually leak tested compressors and repaired them as necessary. I used a variety of air, hydraulic and hand tools. I also used measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. I was also a fill-in committeeperson for the union representing the workers. Plant was closed.

James H. Courter

1455 Cobblestone Street

Riverside, Ohio 45432

Phone: 937-***-****

E-mail: ******@***.***

Work Experience (Cont’d)

Karolton Envelope Co., Miamisburg, Ohio, 1994 – 1997, 937-***-****

Machine Adjustor – Was responsible for the set-up and maintenance of L. M. Smithe Web envelope machines with dual printers. I was responsible for making size and paper changes. I have experience using paper and Tyvek. Plant was closed.

Integrity Manufacturing Inc., Dayton, Ohio, 1991-1994, 937-***-****

Shipping & Receiving I sent and received packages through UPS, loaded and unloaded trucks of cold rolled steel bars using a forklift. I operated an oil recovery spinner machine. I also drilled, broached and deburred parts. I went to Karolton Envelope Co.

Merchant Data Service Inc., Dayton, Ohio, 1990, 937-***-****

Inventory Enumerator I took a physical count of inventory of warehouses and convenient stores, but I mostly counted the inventory of grocery stores using a calculator. I then recorded the data in the customer’s computer using their product tracking software. I traveled throughout Southwest Ohio.

United States Postal Service, Dayton, Ohio, 1988-1989

Casual Letter Carrier I sorted and delivered mail to businesses and residences. I had a federal driver license and operated a government vehicle. I worked out of the Airway Road branch. This was temporary employment.

United States Census Bureau, Dayton, Ohio, 1988

Supervisor I directed the activities of 6 crew leaders and 36 census enumerators for the 1990 census. I checked census maps for accuracy. I physically drove to a specific location to check addresses on the census maps. This was temporary employment.

Virginia Power, Norfolk, Virginia, 1985

General Laborer I cleaned trucks and the premises. I assisted in the remodeling of the building including installing ceiling tiles in offices using hand tools. This was temporary employment.

Norshipco, Norfolk Virginia, 1984

Scaffolding Rigger I removed damaged or inoperative parts from ships for repair and installation. I erected scaffolding, sandblasted and painted parts of the ship. I used come-a-longs, mechanical and hydraulic hand tools. This was temporary employment.

James H. Courter

1455 Cobblestone Street

Riverside, Ohio 45432

Phone: 937-***-****

E-mail: ******@***.***

Work Experience (Cont’d)

Acme Springs, Dayton, Ohio 1979-1982, 937-***-****

Spring Maker I made and repaired leaf springs for automobiles. I measured and cut cold steel using a cutting machine, heat treated the steel using a furnace, centered hole punched, arched the treated steel using an anvil and assembled the steel to make leaf springs. I operated a punch press, air and hand tools. Acme Springs disbanded their leaf spring department.

Burger Chef, Dayton, Ohio, 1974-1978

Night Manager I trained and supervised cooks, counter people and servers. I was responsible for cash accounting, inventory and the ordering of supplies. I was also involved in food preparation. I was responsible for filling out the night deposit slip and making the night deposit to the bank. Burger Chef went out of business.

Volunteer Experience:

Volunteer Lawyers Project - Dayton Bar Association

I assist people fill out the necessary forms to gain custody of their children so the clients can represent themselves in Domestic Relations Court.

Long term Care Ombudsman - State of Ohio

I advocate for people receiving home care, assisted living or are living in nursing homes. I do this by working to resolve complaints about services, helping people select a provider, monitoring the laws, regulations and policies of the facility and providing information about benefits and consumer rights.

Memberships:

Dayton Bar Association, 2010-2011

Greater Dayton Paralegal Association, 2010-2011

Miami Valley Paralegal Association, 2010-2011

Sinclair Alumni Association/Paralegal Chapter/President

James H. Courter

1455 Cobblestone Street

Riverside, Ohio 45432

Phone: 937-***-****

E-mail: ******@***.***

References:

Mike Brigner, J.D.