Paralegal

BRENDA E. OLSON

* **** **** ****, *** Hampton, NH Cell: 603-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

A multi-talented paralegal who enjoys assisting clients, solving problems, and using her skills to quickly and efficiently complete projects. Excellent communication skills and exhibits patience working with the public.

HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Conscientious Team Player Small Business Management

Highly Organized Proficient in Microsoft Office & Mac

Outgoing and Friendly Customer Service Timeslips Software

Communications – Written & Verbal Award-Winning Writer

EXPERIENCE

MANAGER/OWNER – Self Employed 07/1991 – present

Olson Entertainment Studios, LLC, New Hampton, New Hampshire

Office Manager and Studio Owner

American style ballroom dance instruction and writing services

Film production for fun and film festivals

POA, LEGAL GUARDIAN & EXECUTRIX – Volunteer 10/2008 – 05/2012

Served as power of attorney and legal guardian for a relative struggling with dementia – Handled my aunt’s

financial and medical affairs

Familiar with estate-planning documents including Trusts, Wills, POAs, Living Wills and HIPAA Releases

Served as the executrix of my aunt’s estate under the direction of her attorney, Robert Laramee, Esq.

OFFICE MANAGER: EDUCATIONAL BOOKSTORE & ACTIVITY CENTER 08/2005 – 05/2012

Homeschool Scholars, LLC, Concord, New Hampshire

Founded and operated Homeschool Scholars, LLC

Sold educational books and teaching supplies to homeschool teachers and parents

Ordered books and store inventory, handled all business accounting and managed bookstore and activity center

Offered various extracurricular classes including Spanish, creative writing and finance

OFFICE MANAGER/PARALEGAL 01/1990 – 08/2005

Law Offices of Robert M. Koch, Concord, New Hampshire (Retired)

Office Manager and Bankruptcy/Finance Paralegal

Interviewed potential clients, reviewed secured and unsecured creditor accounts, collection documents and debt

to income ratios. Communicated daily with clients, creditors, attorneys, trustees and court personnel to ensure

proper completion of highly confidential and time-sensitive bankruptcy documents. Worked independently and

under pressure to complete a bankruptcy filing under the supervision of Attorney Robert Koch.

EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts: Creative Writing – Full Sail University – Winter Park, Florida

Bachelor of Science: Applied Studies/Management – Granite State College – Concord, New Hampshire

Associate of Science: Legal Administrative Services – North Shore Community College, Beverly, Massachusetts

LICENSE

New Hampshire Real Estate License License No. 071100 (inactive)

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