Human Resources Management

Patricia L. Dunn

440-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY STATEMENT

Seeking a career opportunity where I may apply my comprehensive paralegal skills, in tandem with my successful business aptitude and excellent due diligence, legal analysis and communication skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful account and contract management; professional consultative client services, contract

analysis and management, collaboration, quality assurance, legal compliance, risk management and

negotiation;

• Strong skill-set in strategic analysis, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, problem

solving, and process improvement investigation;

• Exemplary technical/persuasive legal and business communication skills; author various types of

business contracts, amendments and riders, legal memoranda, briefs and court pleadings,

correspondence, government petitions and proclamations;

• Excellent research skills, experience utilizing Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, U.S. government websites,

public and private domain databases, and the Internet;

• Strong skill-set in identifying and applying multiple law authorities and governance;

• Excellent organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills, combined legal and

business aptitude;

• Working knowledge of full MS Office Suite, MS Outlook and MS Dynamics/CRM;

• Possess high integrity and confidentiality, detailed oriented, and self-motivated.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Legal Studies (May 2009) Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio.

Recipient of Honors Convocation Academic Excellence Award, Dept. of Legal Studies, Lake Erie College.

Recipient of Student Recognition Award, President of Lake County Bar Association.

Member of Lake Erie College Mock Trial Team.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Freelance Paralegal

Independent Contractor April 2012 to Present

ODesk.com

Launched a part-time freelance paralegal service through “ODesk,” an Internet independent contractor

platform. Successfully provide comprehensive paralegal services specializing in contract and legal document

writing, legal analysis, legal research, legal compliance, document reviews and due diligence. Also author

ecommerce legal disclaimers, Terms of Use and Privacy Polices, and ecommerce marketing and Search

Engine Optimization (SEO) blogs and articles. Consistently provide timely deliverables, excellent client

service, and a professional work product. Receive repeat business and superior customer service

performance ratings from my clients. My freelance profile may be viewed on ODesk.com under

“Contractors”/ Patricia D. / Professional Legal Writing Services.

Contract Agreements Specialist, Corporate Accounts Nov. 2010 – May 2012

Part-Time Document Control Specialist

STERIS Corporation, Mentor, Ohio 44060

Performed terms and conditions (T&C) review and analysis of service and capital contracts, agreements,

(AIA) subcontracts, and purchase orders. Ensured T&C’s were consistent with company’s legal directives,

and took exception to T&C’s if necessary by “red-lining” the contract, or drafting a legal contract rider or

amendment. Assured all contracts were succinct, effective, complete, and adequately protected the

company’s legal and business protocols. Provided consultative services to customers in a timely and

professional manner, and successfully interacted with multiple internal business units during the contract

management process; corporate legal counsel, executive management, risk management, and sales/service

management. Successfully participated in negotiation processes obtaining mutually acceptable contract terms

and conditions. Took ownership of all contractual issues as they arose throughout the negotiation and

contract management process. Initiated and implemented a project management directive consolidating

contracts with a national customer; gaining adherence from the customer’s multiple locations.

Supported account managers, regional managers, and project design managers by performing electronic

quality control and compliance assurance, troubleshooting, and collation of technological product data and

equipment/layout drawings for integrated health industry projects. Created pre/post order marketing binders

for presentation to customers. Initiated and created customized trending reports for senior management,

reflecting technical document and project management specifications created for customers. Successfully

recognized an internal communication and software user issue and initiated, authored, and implemented an

in-house resource tool (FAQs) clarifying user instructions for a newly implemented marketing software

program. Continually prioritized workload in adherence to internal protocols, ethical compliance directives,

customer driven requests, and competitive requirements.

Part-Time Paralegal Sept. 2008 – Oct. 2010

Law Office of Linda Silakoski, Painesville, Ohio,

Successfully performed college internship and accepted employment upon completion of internship. Assisted

attorney in her immigration and family law practice. Managed all aspects of client immigration petitions

from inception to closure, managed cases and conducted extensive client communications; obtaining and

relaying pertinent information in a timely and accurate manner. Organized and tracked immigration cases

and pertinent law, prepared in-depth and detailed federal government petitions and applications, adhering

with USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, the National Visa Center, and foreign embassies. Provided

legal research, analysis and writing, organized and prepared supporting case documentation and bona fides.

Assisted in civil hearing preparation and legal document proofreading and editing. Managed attorney

scheduling, court scheduling, client contracts, client-escrow accounts, client billing, and vendor accounts.

Initiated and successfully facilitated an electronic streamlined case management system, electronic fee billing

system, and an electronic petition process for submission of immigration petitions to the federal government.

Human Resources Specialist / March 2001 – Aug 2004

Proclamation Researcher & Writer

Board of Cuyahoga County Commissioners, Cleveland, Ohio

Authored and administered human resources agenda for weekly Board of Commissioners meeting. Interacted

with administrative managers organizing and implementing various personnel directives; continuously

maintaining confidentiality of human resource issues. Performed ad hoc assignments upon request from the

director of the human resources, county administrator, and county commissioners. Successfully managed and

implemented a project management directive creating a comprehensive travel vendor RFI/RFP program and

contract award process. Researched and subsequently authored Cuyahoga County Commissioners

Proclamations for presentation to Cuyahoga county citizens and businesses.

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