Patrick Chojnacki
Seeking a job in Finance
Brooklyn, NY
*********.*******@*****.*** - 347-***-****
Work that interests me: The world of Finance and Management
Objective: To use my blend of skills and background in Investment Banks/Banking, Financial Firms, Law Firms
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paralegal
The Platta Law Firm - New York, NY - February 2014 to Present
(Home, premises, work, and auto accidents, workers' compensation)
• Intakes with new clients (translated from Polish to English when needed); analysis and consultation; located/
interviewed witnesses, took pictures of accident scenes
• Coordinated with insurance adjusters, medical staffs, and other outside vendors to settle bill disputes, liens,
and set up appointments for clients
• Maintained customer relationships (during and after case/project) and managed customer database on MS-
Excel
• Drafted/prepared basic legal letters/memos and mailed them out; scheduled meetings, IME's, depositions
using Outlook calendar; confirmation calls
• Referred new cases/projects to other law firms (medical malpractice, divorce, immigration)
• Performed basic legal research (online & out of office) & analysis from Westlaw, eLaw, eCourts, and public
records
Promoter (Las Vegas, NV based event-planning company)
MySinCityLV - Brooklyn, NY - March 2011 to February 2015
• Introduced services to interested/relevant clients/groups; maintained client contact throughout client’s trip
• Marketed company through social media and other websites
• Brainstormed new ideas directly with company President to broaden market
Volunteer; Major Gifts Assistant
Salvation Army, Major Gifts Greater New York Division - New York, NY - June 2012 to July 2012
• Wrote major donor acknowledgements and pledge follow up letters; coordinated lists for Stewardship and
Informational mailings; worked directly with 2 Community and Donor Relations Directors and Director of
Volunteers
• Actively participated in Special Events: researched and contacted venues; created invitation lists
• Administrative office responsibilities; Data Entry
Licensed Life, Accident, & Health Insurance Agent
Aflac, Inc - New York, NY - December 2010 to March 2011
• Trained directly by the District and Regional Sales Coordinator; attended and participated in weekly meetings
• Engaged in phone conversations with potential clients; introduced them to Aflac services and opened new
accounts
• Traveled to client’s place of business to provide more information regarding their interest
• Marketed the services; opened accounts to sign on new clients for both myself and District Sales Coordinator
Stockbroker Trainee
Avalon Partners, Inc - New York, NY - February 2010 to November 2010
• Worked directly with Senior Management/CEO to generate sales leads; trained by Vice President
• Responsible for identifying, pursuing, and qualifying high net worth clients, both domestic and international
• Cold called to attract new clients for Senior Partners, gauged interest and set up initial meeting with Financial/
Investment Advisors, CEO; searched online news resources (Bloomberg, Morningstar, MarketWatch, etc.);
performed market research on publicly traded companies
• Maintained client contact; assisted with general inquiries; improved investor relations
• Attended and participated in weekly meetings with Chief Market Strategist/Economist
• Administrative office responsibilities; Data Entry; Database Management-- re-organized the company's Excel
database program with more accurate customer data
Assistant
Family-Owned Painting Business - Brooklyn, NY - June 2005 to January 2010
• Managed supply list in order to have necessary materials for upcoming projects
• Purchased supplies ranging from $100-$300 at a time
• Prepared, arranged and set up supplies and workspace
• Administrative office responsibilities; Data Entry
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (Major) with a Minor in Management
Pace University Lubin School of Business - New York, NY
2005 to 2009
SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Docs and Internet
Research • Proficient in time/calendar management tools (Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar) •
Familiar with Lotus Notes, DonorPerfect • Fluent in Polish language; basic Spanish • Completed course and
passed NY Real Estate Salesperson License Test at NY Real Estate Institute • Typing speed: 70 WPM
AWARDS
Dean’s List, Pforzheimer Honors College Graduate
May 2009
GPA: 3.20
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel 2010-- Microsoft Certified
October 2014 to Present
Candidate for the Claritas® Investment Certificate from CFA Institute
March 2015 to Present