Danielle Wilbur
***** *. ******* ******, ***** Hills, IL 60465
******.***@******.***.***
Objective
A position in the legal field utilizing my academic knowledge, field experience, and Spanish skills
Education
Paralegal Certificate
Northwestern College Expected date of completion March, 2014
G.P.A 4.0/4.0
Associates Degree
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL Graduation: 2009
Bachelors in Arts; Criminal Justice and Spanish
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL Graduation: May, 2013
Semester Abroad 2012
University of Alicante, Spain
Employment History
Paralegal Intern
Brustin & Lundblad Ltd. November 2013-February 2014
• Organized, filed, copied and scanned documents
• Drafted interrogatories and subpoenas
• Prepared and sent out medical requests
• Conducted legal research using Westlaw
• Telephoned clients and medical facilities for questioning and follow ups
Criminal Intelligence Unit Internship 2012
Cook County, IL Completed 110 hours
• Fingerprinted civilians for criminal background checks
• Entered date into HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Agency)
• Assisted officers with various daily tasks
• Carefully handled unexpected incidents with caution
• Accompanied numerous officers into the jail to complete assignments
Customer Sales Representative
David’s Bridal, Oak Lawn, IL 2008
• Prioritized important telephone calls
• Personalized clients experiences with professional recommendations
• Provided information and advised clients
• Organized appointments
• Worked with various computer programs
Honors and Awards
• Presidents list at Northwestern College
• Dinner with the Dean at Saint Xavier University
• President’s List at Moraine Valley Community College
• Dean’s List at Saint Xavier University
• Angelo Bonadonna Study Abroad Scholarship
• Saint Xavier Scholarship
• “Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award” Class of 2013 from Saint Xavier
Professional Affiliations
• Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at Saint Xavier University
• Criminal Justice Club at Saint Xavier University
• The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Skills Profile
• West Law
• Use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Advanced Spanish capability
• Work well with all people
• Punctual
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Leadership skills
• Quick learner
• Communication skills
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST