Marjorie (Marcie) L. Wall
*** ****** ***** **, *********, VA 23901
804-***-**** acehgy@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Enthusiastic and creative marketing and legal professional with strong background in negotiations
and a track record of consistent client pleasing results. Strong ability to “partner” with clients to learn their
needs, recommend solutions, and build relationships. Highly motivated and competitive, committed to
goal setting, planning, and follow through to achieve positive results. Proven communication skills,
leadership abilities, and a bottom line orientation. Performs well under pressure and against deadlines,
both as independent contributor and team member. Willing to relocate.
Experience
Encore Payment Systems March 2014 to present
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Independent Business Analyst for credit/debit card processing company. Making cold calls and following
up on leads, develop analysis of current processing cost and persuading business owner to change to
Encore and utilize additional services the company provides. Provide follow up customer service and be
available to business owners for any questions or concerns.
Wall Law Offices, PLC January 1, 2009 to October 2013 General
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practice of law including criminal defense, domestic relations, education law, consumer
bankruptcy, and mortgage modification. Negotiate contract terms to the benefit of the client;
including, but not limited to, presenting the client’s facts and situation to the prosecuting attorney.
Able to keep majority of criminal defense clients out of jail. In one particular instance, a client who
was facing significant jail time in three different jurisdictions served no time at all as a result of
negotiations.
Gregory, Kaplan, PC April 2007 to December 2008 Practiced
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in the civil litigation department, handling a variety of civil litigation issues; assisted in the small
business loan and Historical Tax Credit areas as needed. Provided advise to a corporation in which
they were able to avoid entering into a contract which would have cost them thousands of dollars.
Research case law and written decisions impacting a client’s case; provide alternate solutions or
directions based upon the rules, law and fact patterns.
Barbara Goshorn, PC April 2006 to April 2007
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General practice of law, including, but not limited to, real estate closings, corporate law, education law,
civil and criminal litigation Read, comprehend, and interpret rules and regulations. Assist in applying
regulations to specific fact situations and providing guidance to different interest groups.
AA Affiliated Attorneys June 2005 to April 2006
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Handled bankruptcy and domestic relations cases. Present well prepared case on behalf of clients before
various bodies of decision making; Many bankruptcy clients were able to retain their houses due to my
advocacy
Williamsburg James City County Public Schools August 2000 to June 2005
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Special education teacher in elementary school; provided services for students diagnosed with various
special needs; provided updates on a regular basis to all interested parties; participated in diagnosis of
students; presented to local staff, statewide conferences and national conferences research and information
concerning IDEA and working with students with disabilities. Able to present complicated information in
an accurate, understandable and entertaining way to a variety of constituents. Helped parents of special
needs children to learn to advocate for themselves and receive better services than otherwise possible.
Marjorie L. Wall, Attorney January 1984 to June 1999
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Engaged in the general practice of law; provided representation in real estate closings, criminal defense
cases, civil cases, domestic relations, and estate planning and administration
Additional Relevant Experience
Williamsburg James City County School Board 1994 to 1996 (Chair 1995 1996)
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Interviewed, hired and negotiated contract with new superintendent, participated in setting and
enforcement of policy including diversity efforts, participated in student and personnel disciplinary
proceedings, passed budgets and ensured funding, listened to concerns of parents and staff, acted to
involve all interested parties in decision making
Kappa Alpha Theta 1986 to 1999
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Participated in various capacities with local, regional, and national organizations; participated in setting
and implementing educational programs and disciplinary procedures; handled individual and chapter
violations of state and national laws and sorority national and local rules and regulations as well as school
policies; worked with chapters and local leaders to implement new policies concerning alcohol use and
risk management, including, but not limited to, effecting a change in attitude by the collegiate and/or
alumnae
Williamsburg James City County PTA, President 1997 to 1999
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Duties involved leading representatives from each school; meeting with school division superintendent on
a monthly basis to discuss divisional concerns and needs, planned and executed the first annual “Transition
Workshop” for middle school students and their parents in order to provide them with information about
high school opportunities and requirements
Education
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The College of William and Mary, School of Education, Williamsburg, Virginia; M.A.Ed.,
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Special Education, 2000
William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia; J.D., 1983
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The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia;
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B.A. in History and Philosophy, 1980