Mark Legato
*** **** **** **** ********, NJ *****
908-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Comprehensive experience in daily operations and management of diverse small business operations. Widely acknowledged for versatility, professionalism, and adaptability to a variety of business practices and environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Serv-Safe (Management) Certified, Business Development Customer Relations Networking
Team Management Strategy & Evaluation Research, Analysis & Writing Budget Development
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
25 BURGERS OF FAIRFIELD 2016 – Present
Owner/Operator
tDirected daily management and operations of staff in busy gourmet burger restaurant.
tSpearheaded all marketing initiatives.
tDeveloped and implemented systems and processes for kitchen and front of restaurant staff to streamline processes. Responsible for training of all staff members
tPlan and implement budget and ensure compliance to maintain appropriate expense levels for staffing, food and other related costs and expenses.
tEnsure consistency and quality of all food preparation and presentation while ensuring with Health & Safety Regulations.
tAbility to work all positions in busy restaurant to include food preparation, cook and front register/POS systems.
THE LEGATO LAW FIRM, LLC 2002 – 2016
Senior Member
tDirected daily operations of support staff in law office with practice areas including residential and commercial real estate, insurance defense, personal injury, wills, and general litigation.
tSpearheaded all marketing initiatives and client interactions.
tDeveloped and implemented systems and processes to streamline client file management and related processes.
tCollaborated with claims adjusters and management throughout investigation and analysis of coverage, liability, and damage evaluations and recommendations.
LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY KROMPIER 2001 – 2002
Associate
tHandled all aspects of litigation evaluation for a medical malpractice defense.
tPrepared discovery and motions, detailed analyses of coverage, liability, and damage assessments, and recommendations to insurance adjusters.
tAttended arbitration, settlement conferences, and depositions.
HARDIN, KUNDLA, MCKEON, & POLETTO 2000 – 2001
Associate
tLiaised with claims staff from multiple insurance carriers to evaluate claims liability and coverage analysis for personal injury protection arbitration and litigation.
LAW OFFICE OF DOREEN RYAN-HOUSE COUNSEL FOR ALLSTATE OF NEW JERSEY 1999 – 2000
Associate
tEvaluated pleadings and analyzed coverage, prepared responsive pleadings, and drafted motions for personal automobile claims litigation.
ALLSTATE OF NEW JERSEY 1993 – 1999
Claims Adjuster
tHeaded all aspects of claims investigation and management in all lines of personal automobile insurance claims, including personal injury protection, liability and litigation, and fraud claims.
tEvaluated exposures, interacted with counsel and clients, and performed litigation negotiation for filed investigations, face-to-face statements, and specialized minor impact soft tissue claims investigations.
MATERIAL DAMAGE ADJUSTMENT 1989 – 1993
Claims Adjuster & Unit Manager
tSupervised personal injury protection unit, including all aspects of claims investigation for personal injury protection, liability and litigation, and fraud or SIU claims.
tEvaluated exposures, interacted with counsel and clients, and performed litigation negotiation.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Seton Hall University, School of Law, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania