Denise E. Applin
Bangor, ME 04401
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EDUCATION
BS - Psychology MHRT/C
Husson University, Bangor, ME
May 2017
AS - Legal Studies (Paralegal)
Husson University, Bangor, ME
December 2016
TECHNICAL & CERTIFICATION
MS Office Suites, Google Suites, Photoshop, 70 WPM Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia
MDOE (Maine Department of Education) Fingerprint Certified CPR/FA
EXPERIENCE
Visual Merchandise Manager
Madewell, Fairfax, VA
August 2018 - April 2019
● Coached new associates through merchandising, visuals and sizing, monitored up-to-date customer service standards, guided team growth and development in professional associate-customers and co-worker communication-strong relationships, planned employee’s shift-zone, boosted morale in a fast-paced, high turnover environment, demonstrated dependability and to multi-task while helping the store surpassing sales goals with associate incentives, assisted customers with new experiences, denim fit guides and leather knowledge, lead and organized bi-weekly roll-outs with new seasonal lines with focus on detail, worked closely with the Store Director and other store locations, helped advise compliance and employment law matters, supported weekly associate interviews, mediated workplace conflicts with understanding and efficient problem-solving, performed in-office Manager functions; completed weekly ADP payroll, oversaw scheduling, counted daily cash profits, and calculated sale percentages
Paralegal
SmolenPlevy Law Firm, Vienna, VA
October 2017 - August 2018
● Accompanied attorneys in court, independently maintained and updated billing, contact and time information in Clio with a high level of confidentiality, lead consultations and set up meetings, facilitated communication with clients during a crisis, anticipated the needs of attorneys in litigation of Family Law, organized various types of files, delivered follow-ups with clients, monitored and tracked calendars to ensure dependability, dictated and prepared legal documents by courier, facsimile, first-class mail, demonstrated creative problem-solving and efficient time management skills, filled in for the front desk when necessary while provided clerical and administrative support
Server, Bartender
Verre Wine Bar, Arlington, VA
July 2017 - December 2017
● Provided friendly, fast-paced and personalized service, prioritized multitasking skills, mentored new hires and delegated workflow procedures, shared wine and menu knowledge with guests, alternated at the wine sister-store Swirl and Sip hosting for daily wine tastings School Clinician Internship
Pathways of Maine, Bangor, ME
January 2017 - May 2017
● Studied technology and interpersonal observation, persuasion and neuroscience, shadowed counselors in a school setting, designed curriculum for group therapy, encouraged problem-solving and social skills while upholding positive relationships with students and professionals as a team, conducted statistical analysis to regulate in-depth progress and strategic crisis prevention
Litigation Trainee Internship
Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, LLP, Bangor, ME
January 2015 - May 2015
● Studied pre-law litigation tactics, legal research and writing, accompanied and supported attorneys, communicated with a variety of clients, lead bankruptcy consultations, logged billing and contact information in Time Matters, maintained communication with clients during a crisis, shadowed attorneys in court
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Puppy Care Volunteer, Dog Foster Parent
A Forever Home Non-profit Organization, Chantilly, VA September 2017 - Present
Production Assistant
Short-term positions assisting Production
Washington, DC
December 2015 - Present