Paralegal

Torre John Stella II

Fort Worth, TX

817-***-**** ************@*****.***

https:// www.linkedin.com/in/torre-stella-23b438137/

Detailed oriented and highly analytical paralegal with political understanding and a strong academic background. Skilled in research and public relations. Eager to embrace and overcome new challenges and has established reputation for improving trust processes, developing policies and procedures and minimizing client risk.

PARALEGAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Legal Research & Writing Corporate Business Law MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word)

Civil Procedures Family Law WestLaw & ProDoc

Law & Ethics Interviewing & Investigations Social Media Applications

PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE

Intern at the Hank Paup Law Firm January 2018 to May 2018

LEGAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT: Archived, maintained and recovered 1300 case files, briefs, appeals, wills, contracts, affidavits and additional judicial documents.

INFORMATION PROCESSING: Compiled, categorized and logged firm expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable for the firm accountant.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:

Intern at the Tarrant County Republican Party June 2017 to Present

ANALYTICAL RESEARCH: Conducts analytical research to identify potential voter blocks and groups, located 20+ church, fraternity and civic groups as prospective additions to Republican rolls.

INTERN-RECRUITER: Discovers, researches and recruits prospective law and political students for future political internships by utilizing databases, social media, and peer to peer networking.

LIAISON: Liaises between a local web design team and the Tarrant County Republican Party. Facilitated an upgrade to the web site which expeditiously resulted in an efficient design and repaired a lagging deficiency.

Senate Messenger at Texas State Capital October 2016 to June 2017

PROCEDURAL PROCESS: Implemented standard bureaucratic operating procedures while the Senate was in and out of session. Developed process to memorize names, faces, and office locations of 50 State Senators. Complemented by Senator Lucio, District 27, on his diligent efforts.

COMMUNICATIONS: Executed official correspondence development on a daily basis. Assisted in the preparation, classification, and distribution of hard-copy inter-house communiques and time-sensitive materials.

POLITICAL AIDE: Exercised executive service techniques and methods to discreetly distribute consumables, problem solve unexpected issues, and maintain functional requirements.

Internship with the Republican Party of Texas July 2016 to December 2016

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Conducted community outreach and administered surveys to enlist new volunteers, encourage voter registration and participation, and data collection on the political climate of the population.

EVENT PLANNING: Assisted specialist and other party leadership by utilizing interrogative research and surveyed possible locations, public venues, and dates conducive for volunteer recruitment and to encourage & solicit voter registration events.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Victory Team member that participated in a rigorous program to bridge gaps between various populations and voter blocks. Recognized by Whitney LaJaunie, the supervisor of interns, for maintaining the highest call volume.

Volunteer at Veterans Affair Fort Worth, Texas Outpatient Clinic May 2013 to August 2013

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Briefed veterans and visitors on facility layout, controls, and restrictions to facility access. Communicated professionally to all inquiries in a calm and pleasant demeanor.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Greeted and assisted a diverse veteran customer base, their guests and family members. Facilitated unique requirements for special needs veterans such as complimentary wheel chairs as required.

PHYSICAL SECURITY: Applied practical knowledge of security procedures, processes and techniques. Assisted in controlled access to the building and movement of persons in and around the building.

Clark Dental Lab Summers 2008 & 2009

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Provided full attention to lab staff custodial needs and requirements. Utilized alternative solutions and adjusted actions as required.

TIME MANAGEMENT: Accomplished effective critical lab care by operating in an independent and efficient manner. Prioritized tasks, met all required suspense’s, and met all staff expectations.

SERVICE ORIENTED: Actively sought out ways to improve facility cleanliness and appearance. Successfully evaluated and executed feedback and implemented unique requests.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE, Center for Advance Legal Studies – Houston, TX

Paralegal Certificate Program – GPA 3.96 – 2018

POST-GRADUATE STUDY, Marshall University – Huntington, WV

M.A. Political Science – 9 SH

Potential Completion Date: Dec 2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Dallas Baptist University - Dallas, TX

Major: History – GPA 3.7

Minor: Political Science & Psychology

Educational Honors: Accomplishments & Associations

National Honor Society, Hill School of Fort Worth Phi Alpha Theta: Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University: Pi Sigma Alpha: Marshall University

Presidents List – Fall 2010, Fall 2013 Free Masons: Rank-Master Mason, Tyler

Dean’s List – Spring 2013 Taekwondo Red/Black Belt

Honors List – Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 (one below Black Belt)

REFERENCE PAGE

Eddie Lucio, Jr. (State Senator District 27): (Capital Address) 512-***-**** (District Address) 956-***-****

Jessica Flynn (Texas Senate Messenger Supervisor): 512-***-**** *******.*****@******.*****.*** *******.*****@******.*****.**.**

Whitney LaJaunie (Travis County Victory Director at Republican Party of Texas): 214-***-**** *********@*****.***

Kati Strong (Career Development Coordinator): 512-***-**** *******@************.***

Aaron J. Shutt (Law Office of Paup, Shutt, & Associates, P.C.): 817-***-**** ******@*******.***

Timothy McCoy (Master Sergeant, US Army): 931-***-**** *********@*****.***

Darwin Len Taylor (Airman First Class, US Air Force; Retired): 817-***-**** ******@*********.***

Rex A. Sallade (Staff Sergeant, US Air Force; Retired): 817-***-**** ***.*******@*****.***

Jeremy Bradford (Tarrant County GOP Executive Director): 817-***-**** ******@**********.***

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