HEATHER L SLYTHERIN

* * *********** ***, *** *** Chandler, AZ 85226

ac2xm8@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 480-***-****

PARALEGAL * GRANT/CONTRACT WRITER * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Seeking a permanent full time position that will utilize, challenge, and add to my skill set. I am a native Nevadan and have recently relocated to Chandler, Arizona. I am excited and very happy to be a member of this awesome community. I look forward to finding a long-term positon here in Arizona.

SKILLS

Case Analysis Legal Writing Contracts Civil/ Criminal Legal Procedure Business Structure Real Property Legal Research

Grant Writing Calendar Management Board Meetings Minutes Complex Travel Arrangements Budget/Expense Reports Payroll Accounting Transcription Typing 60 + wpm Desktop Publishing Print Layout Visual Presentation Mac-Apple OS PC OS Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Social Media West Law/Lexis Real Estate Sales Bluebook Uniform System of Citations QuickBooks Account Reconciliation CM/ECF Filing System/PACER Briefs Memorandums

EXPERIENCE

Paralegal ~ Private (Contract) Employment Law May 2017 to July 2017

Contract employment law paralegal. Draft motions, transcription, dictation, billing, electronic filing, time billing slips, correspondence closing files, opening files, appointments, and filing.

Contract/Grant Writer ~ Nevada Naturals Consulting LLC 2010 - 2017

Under the guidance of an Attorney conducted legal research, draft contracts, agreements, proposals, business plans, non-compete, confidentiality, MOI, consulting and purchase agreements. Grant research, writing, and application of rules, laws, and compliance of agricultural, state, and federal grants. Administration of awarded grants, and specialty crop block grants.

Paralegal and Executive Assistant ~ Robert Half/Office Team and Contract Positions 2013 - 2016

Upper level executive assistant for various companies with employment agencies for short term contracts. Paralegal for federal criminal trial lawyer, and class action settlement law firms on a contract basis.

Executive Assistant/Propagation Education ~ Nevada Naturals 2009 - 2010

Nevada Naturals leased greenhouse space from the University of Nevada, Agriculture department. This position was doing experimental hydroponic studies, and working with various local green non-profit groups, as well as local political leaders such as Senator Harry Reid and the USDA. I was involved in all aspects of greenhouse management from seed to harvest. Executive assistant duties included managing multiple farmer’s markets, training volunteers, project coordination of community workshops, client acquisition, sales, and marketing.

Licensed Nevada Realtor ~ Keller Williams/Century 21 2004 - 2010

All aspects of home sales including: research, producing highly effective marketing materials, creating and executing presentations for clients, preparing contracts, contract negotiations, scheduling inspections, repairs, collaboration with title and escrow and financial lenders, Compliance and continuing education of current state regulations and laws. Attained awards for clients with federal programs such as, the Hardest Hit Fund and the Home Affordable Modification programs.

Certified Referring Travel Agent ~ RTA/Travel Agent-YTB Travel Network/YTB International 2007 - 2010

Travel booking from simple to complex. Las Vegas Master Specialist, Disney Vacation Specialist, and travel that is more traditional such as: Cruises, All-Inclusive Resorts, International/Domestic Airlines, Hotels, and Car Rentals. CLIA and IATAN Certified.

EDUCATION ~ LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV AAS Law-Paralegal (ABA Endorsed) 2012

Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV AA Arts 2000

Northern Nevada Real Estate School Reno, NV Nevada Real Estate License 2004

Certified Accredited Travel Agent Reno, NV CLIA and IATAN Certification 2009

Arizona Notary Public Phoenix, AZ Notary Commission Expires 2021

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