Kathleen M. Pergande
Chicago, Illinois 60634
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Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Carson Pirie Scott, Chicago Illinois
Sales Associate October 2013 to present
Process transactions in a time efficient manner
Maintain work area in terms of cleanliness and hygiene
Greet customers and determined their needs and wants
Stay current on store promotions and answer customers questions regarding purchases
Sima L. Kirsch, P.C. Attorneys at Law, Chicago, Illinois
Paralegal Intern, February 2006 - May 2006
General office duties including responding to client inquires, document management and other duties as assigned.
Cook County Public Defender's Office, Skokie, Illinois
Law clerk intern, June 2004 - August 2004
Clerk for three public defenders
General office duties and miscellaneous tasks as needed
EDUCATION
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
Paralegal Studies Program, ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
January 2006 - June 2006
North Park University, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Politics & Government and History
August 2002 - May 2005
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
General Education
August 2001 - May 2002
Other Qualifications
Classes in Legal Research and Legal Writing
Learned how to write case briefs, interrogatories, and legal memoranda
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Lexis Nexus, and Westlaw