MELANIE BRUNET
m.brunet
Harwood Heights IL 60706
-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office 2007,Excel, PowerPoint
West Law, Lexis Nexis, Case Map, Pacer,Type 55 wpm
Public Speaking, Strong Organizational and Leadership skills
EDUCATION
Real estate broker course Aug 25, 2014- Sept 14, 2014
Baird and Warner, Downers Grove, Illinois
Associates Applied Science,ABA-approved Paralegal Studies
Program May 2014–Present
Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, Illinois
Coursework
Civil Litigation, Family Law, Legal Research and Writting, Real
Estate Law, Criminal Law
Business Law,Tort Law,Trusts &Probate, Environmental Law,
Immigration Law
Composition, Speech, Communications, Microcomputers
Paralegal Certificate April 2013-December 2013
Boston University Boston, MA
Coursework
Business Law, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Probate
Law, Real Estate
Tort Law, Environmental Law, Technology, Wills and Trusts
Core Strengths
Knowledge of Investigation on pertinent laws and regulations
EMPLOYMENT
School Administrative Secretary & Accounting Present 2014
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish School, River Forest IL
• Managed payments for school tuition, scholarship
awards, financial aid
• Prepared records of transferring students, including
graduates at the end of the school year
• Managed student new enrollment using Power
School
• Assist principal in preparation of synod, state and
local statistical reports dealing with education and
public safety
• Addressed students and teachers when assistance
was needed
• Managed calendar events
• Updated and managed school website
• Managed purchase orders and supplies
Proof read Documents
Dictation / Shorthand
Paralegal Assistant Present 2014
Jacob Meister&Associates, Chicago IL
Attorneys At Law, Paul Fine
• Researched case law for a variety of motions
• Verified status of cases
• Drafted motions
• Filed motions at courthouse
• Organized and maintain client records and case files
Personal Assistant March 2013-May 2014
Construction and Remodeling
Capobianco Inc, Chicago IL
• Managed accounts receivable
• Drafted contracts
Managed travel plans and flights
• Managed client meetings,
• Organized and scheduled conference calls
Administrative Secretary February 2007-March 2013
Rosemont Health and Fitness, Rosemont IL
• Administered registration
• Accounts receivable and payable
• Managed membership complaints
Initiated correspondence improving overall
efficiency
Administrative Secretary and Figure Skating Coach May 2005-
February 2011
Oakton Ice Arena, Park Ridge IL
• Coached children to adults
• Evaluated performance and testing skills
• Choreographed shows
• Judged on panel for competitions
Enrollment and tuition
Executive Secretary April 1997-July 2005
NorthWest Youth Outreach, Chicago IL
• Authorized Incoming Calls on eight line switchboard
• Data entry documentation
• Distributed daily correspondence
• Managed payroll and benefits
• Managed calender events
• Typed reports for DCFS
CERTIFICATE
Paralegal Studies, Boston University 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED
Padi Diver
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Illinois Paralegal Association
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
No More Foundation
Pennoyer School-PTA Board Norridge, IL
Mother Of The Church Chicago, IL
Girl Scouts Of America-Assistant Leader Chicago, IL