Matthew Habib
**** ******* ****, ***. # ***, Centreville, Virginia 20121
540-***-**** • *********@*****.***
Date available to begin work: Immediately
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of business analyst in Logical Paradigm in which I can use my extensive education, technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to best serve both this company and its clients. Juris Doctorate student with a college degree in business and economics, striving to exceed all professional goals and expectations through strong interpersonal, writing and verbal communications skills as well as a strong work ethic.
EDUCATION
Liberty University School of Law
Juris Doctor (May 2017)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Site Coordinator (VITA) (2016-2017)
Military Law Society Treasurer (2016-2017)
International Law Society (2016-2017)
Business Transactional Law Society, BTLS (2015-2017)
Kaplan Bar Prep Class Representative (2014-2016)
Virginia Polytechnic State Institute
Bachelors of Science in Economics of Business (May 2014)
Design Build Fly - Wing Design Team (2010-2011)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Cutler, Butler & Livengood PLLC
Intern (June 2015- August 2015; May 2016- August 2016)
Focused on family law, criminal law, personal injury law, office work, and trial work
Performed client interviews, discoveries, document requests; organized trial binders; conducted research; drafted subpoenas, trial summaries, and judge’s rulings; participated and recorded Guardian Ad Litem visits; filed uncontested divorces; attended multiple hearings; and was called as a witness
JOB EXPERIENCE
Best Buy, Sales Associate (July 2016- present)
Employed interpersonal skills to continually increase customer satisfaction and experience so as to have continuing relations for their future needs. Trained in multiple departments by choice so as to be as invaluable to the company as possible and to be able to come in and help when they were short staffed.
Main Street Eatery, Waiter/Bartender (May 2015- August 2015)
Clearwater Grill, Waiter/Bartender (May 2011- August 2014)
Employed people skills to ensure customer satisfaction and provided quality customer service while working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Trained servers and managers
Spotsylvania Town Center, Marketing Director’s Aide (August 2009- November 2012)
Responsible for maintaining strong customer relations
Prepared for events and activities with an emphasis on working in teams
COMMUNITY SERVICE/PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
VITA Volunteer (Prepared tax returns for low income families)
Provided Pro Bono legal service with Cutler, Butler & Livengood
CERTIFICATIONS & CONFERENCES
Harvard University School of Law International Humanitarian Law Conference: Challenges in the Application of IHL (International Humanitarian Law) to Contemporary Armed Conflict (2017)
American Red Cross International Humanitarian Workshop (2016)
Virginia State Bar Third Year Practice License
VITA Site Coordinator Certification and VITA Tax Return Advanced Certification
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills gained through prior jobs and volunteer experiences
Strong teamwork and leadership skills attained through group projects and sports teams
Solid public speaking skills acquired in the classroom, previous employment, and other forums
Ability to get work done on time, while ensuring quality exceeds expectations
AWARDS
Liberty University School of Law Pro Bono Distinguished Service Award (2016-2017)
Liberty University School of Law: Certificate of Completion: Lawyering Skills (2016-2017)