Christopher P. Shelton
*** ********** #***** ( KINGWOOD, TX 77339( 210-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
Career Objective
To serve in a position where I can establish a meaningful and positive environment
which fosters growth and an opportunity to develop to full ability.
professional Summary
Offering experience as a paralegal and executive assistant with a diverse background
of providing support to law firms and corporations. Wide array of administrative
experience on school campuses as a teacher, diagnostician, and campus leader.
Creative problem solver with ability to resolve conflict, improve morale and
consistently develop efficient procedures. Fluent in French with a basic knowledge
of Spanish.
EDUCATION
Career Institute, Certificate in Paralegal Studies & Business Management, 1989
American Intercontinental University, Bachelor of Business Administration, 2003
Texas State University, Completed TRP Graduate Teaching Certification Program, 2004
professional experience
Contract Paralegal/Administrative Assistant (07/98- Present)
Utilize legal experience to aid in completion of special legal and corporate
projects.
Produce, code and organize key documents in trial preparation.
Managed lease databases and lease commencement process for corporate Real Estate
Division.
Mastered corporate H-1B Visa and Employment Certification policies and procedures.
Reinforced corporate policies with all INS and Immigration Law Requirements.
Resolved all Human Resource and Immigration issues involving over 100 foreign
nationals.
Facilitated efficient immigration processes as liaison for company president,
outside legal counsel, INS and foreign recruits.
Oaks Elementary/Humble isd
Administrative Duties (08/13-Present)
Leader in Science on campus as participant in the Rice University Elementary Model
Science Lab.
Generate and analyze weekly student assessment reports.
Create and present PowerPoint slideshows.
Draft multiple forms of correspondence and facilitate meetings in relation to
student achievement.
Manage and oversee production of website and newsletter.
DeZavala Elementary/SAISD
Administrative Duties (01/06-07/12)
Served on the CLT (Campus Leadership Team) and District ALT (Area Leadership Team)
Created innovative reading program to enhance early childhood literacy.
Developed campus-wide employee incentive program to boost employee morale.
Designed stimulating hands-on literacy work station activities for each grade level.
Certified creator and presenter on campus of three-dimensional graphic organizers.