Mark E. Baylor

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Rocky Mount, NC 27803

Cell 252-***-**** Work 703-***-****

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Document Control Support 2 September 23, 2013 – August 21, 2015

Interact directly with USPS General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General, Postal Inspection Service, FOIA Office and other customers to solicit and documents relevant information requirements for to yield the best results for a request/case. Develop appropriate methodologies (based on unique requirements of each individual case) to collect pertinent metadata from the varied data sources (internal Postal systems, external internet searches, etc.)to fulfill approved requirements. Become proficient with USPS ICP Litigation Hold Log System and log cases) to log and track case manifest and support customized monthly reporting.

Provide electronic information (emails, internet usage, data and telephone records) by using USPS archiving systems and retrieving information from the USPS Data centers when requested by the USPS Attorneys, Office of Inspection General, Inspection Service and PCES Manager. Use own discretion to evaluate and analyze collection of data (the size and scale of this collection is determined by the identification phase) from disparate data sources against the base requirements to provide complete investigation results to requestor for the case to ensure results match the requirements.

Use best practices and lessons learned to cull data and categorize by type, volume, and location while maintaining complete chain of custody through completion of case. Support development and maintenance of documented practices to ensure repeatable, quality execution of discovery and analysis as new members join team. Assume full responsibility for every phase of the assignment through case completion. Proficiency with MS Excel and Word required. Solid communication skills.

USA TRIAL DEFENSE SERVICE September 13, 2010 – May 6, 2011

Paralegal Specialist

Participate in the substantive development of court-martial and administrative elimination cases

Responsible for all defense activities at Fort Myer, Fort McNair and the Pentagon

Conducted pretrial/pre-board case analysis,

Received and research assignments from defense attorneys;

Researches and analysis facts surrounding administrative actions

Researches legal issues relevant to cases for Trial Defense Counsel

Identifies issues to be further researched after interviews with witnesses

Conducts legal research

Interfacing with attorneys, legal assistants, outside agencies, vendors, and staff

Working with litigation support and attorneys in assessing and overseeing litigation applications

Attention to detail and experienced in the preparation of court/agency filings

Experience with trial/arbitration or hearings in various forums

Supervising and managing case personnel

Conduct factual research, cite-checking, proofreading, organization of documents and files

Coordinates with clients and co-counsel

Assist attorneys with research using various electronic search tools

NORTH CAROLINA Secretary of State June 1, 2007 – August 2010

Document Examiner

Provide legal authentication of documents submitted by various business entities

Public contact is required, both by phone and in person

Compose formal interpretations of issues with the legal community

Ability to explain and interpret decisions for the client

Communicate effectively in writing, by telephone, and in person.

Examine documents submitted for processing to ensure compliance with NCGS

Responsible for the final examination and approval of all documents

Final authority to approve, create and amend records and reject documents.

Legal documents are revised by my position with the client’s approval

Responsible for processing documents

Knowledge of various computer systems, software, applications, General Statutes, laws,

Responsible for assigning new entities with identification numbers

National Labor Relations Board July 2006 - May 2007

Legal Technician

Preparing motions, applications for enforcement, certified lists

Knowledge of the agencies rules, regulations and statements of procedure

Perform and coordinate both highly complex and routine clerical work

Pay close attention to technical detail

Work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships

Establishes and maintains logs, filing and other recordkeeping systems

Knowledge of office practices, working knowledge of municipal procedures

Working knowledge of legal terminology an knowledge of legal research procedures

Skilled in legal writing and the ability to perform legal research

Ability to perform complex legal/administrative work

Ability to communicate verbally in writing and ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Skilled in preparing litigation matters for court

Preparing legal pleadings, ensuring correctness of form and content

Interacting frequently with Court clerks and answering the telephone

Interfacing with attorneys, legal assistants, outside agencies, vendors, and staff

Working with litigation support and attorneys in assessing and overseeing litigation applications

Attention to detail and experienced in the preparation of court/agency filings

Experience with trial/arbitration or hearings in various forums

Supervising and managing case personnel

Conduct factual research, cite-checking, proofreading, organization of documents and files

Coordinates with clients and co-counsel Assist attorneys with research using various electronic search tools

Department of Environment & Natural Resources February 2006 - July 2006 Administrative Assistant

Office manager directing a variety of support functions or services

Plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the activities of a large office

Oversees preparation, review, posting, and processing of a variety of related documents

Responds to inquiries from state officials, customers, vendors and the public

Knowledge of office practices, procedures, systems and equipment

Knowledge of computer information systems and software

Ability to deal with sensitive/confidential information

Ability to apply and interpret federal, state and/or agency regulations

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment and discretion

Answer the phone, refer calls, provide whatever typing and filing as needed

Handle the mail, and keep records of fee receipts and publication sales

Compiles monthly activity report records from the regional offices

National Labor Relations Board June 2003 - November 2005

Legal Technician

Preparing motions, applications for enforcement, certified lists

Knowledge of the agencies rules, regulations and statements of procedure

Perform and coordinate both highly complex and routine clerical work

Pay close attention to technical detail

Work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships

Establishes and maintains logs, filing and other recordkeeping systems

Knowledge of office practices, working knowledge of municipal procedures

Working knowledge of legal terminology an knowledge of legal research procedures

Skilled in legal writing and the ability to perform legal research

Ability to perform complex legal/administrative work

Ability to communicate verbally in writing and ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Skilled in preparing litigation matters for court

Preparing legal pleadings, ensuring correctness of form and content

Interacting frequently with Court clerks and answering the telephone

Interfacing with attorneys, legal assistants, outside agencies, vendors, and staff

Working with litigation support and attorneys in assessing and overseeing litigation applications

Attention to detail and experienced in the preparation of court/agency filings

Experience with trial/arbitration or hearings in various forums

Supervising and managing case personnel

Conduct factual research, cite-checking, proofreading, organization of documents and files

Coordinates with clients and co-counsel Assist attorneys with research using various electronic search tools

COMAIR, INC. June 2002 - May 2003

Customer Service Agent – Ramp

Responsibility is to insure that the aircraft is properly maintained

Refueled the plane for the next flight, load and unload all baggage

Operate all ground equipment and scan and load all mail and freight

Required to work both indoors and outdoors

The ability to be able to lift up to 75lbs

Provide customer service to all passengers boarding the aircraft

Provide a load slip to the captain of all items loaded aboard the aircraft

Assist the elderly and handicapped with board and deplaning the aircraft

LEGAL ADVANTAGE September 2001 - January 2002 Production Manager

Responsible for the copying of all documents in the entire firm

Responsible for filing them at the court house as well as mailing copies to clients

Conducted all bate stamping of documents as well as pickup of court records

Established and maintained legal case files for the firm

Ordering and distributing supplies

Planning, directing and coordinating the copying and mail service

Directing the operation of copy machines for professional quality copying

Collating, binding, folding and miscellaneous finishing of printed materials

Recommends the purchase of equipment and assures its proper maintenance and repair

Orders paper and other copying supplies and performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of general office organization, practices, methods, and equipment

Knowledge of all phases of duplicating and activities

Knowledge of the principles of supervision

Knowledge of postal regulations and inter-agency mailing procedures

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment

Ability to plan and lay out, from rough drafts, a variety of work to be duplicated

Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees

Ability to participate in and direct the repair and maintenance of a variety of copying equipment

National Labor Relations Board September 2000-June 2001

Legal Technician

Preparing motions, applications for enforcement, certified lists

Knowledge of the agencies rules, regulations and statements of procedure

Perform and coordinate both highly complex and routine clerical work

Pay close attention to technical detail

Work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships

Establishes and maintains logs, filing and other recordkeeping systems

Knowledge of office practices, working knowledge of municipal procedures

Working knowledge of legal terminology an knowledge of legal research procedures

Skilled in legal writing and the ability to perform legal research

Ability to perform complex legal/administrative work

Ability to communicate verbally in writing and ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Skilled in preparing litigation matters for court

Preparing legal pleadings, ensuring correctness of form and content

Interacting frequently with Court clerks and answering the telephone

Interfacing with attorneys, legal assistants, outside agencies, vendors, and staff

Working with litigation support and attorneys in assessing and overseeing litigation applications

Attention to detail and experienced in the preparation of court/agency filings

Experience with trial/arbitration or hearings in various forums

Supervising and managing case personnel

Conduct factual research, cite-checking, proofreading, organization of documents and files

Coordinates with clients and co-counsel Assist attorneys with research using various electronic search tools

U.S. Army Reserve Paralegal Specialist

Assist judges, army lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work.

Provides legal and administrative support in criminal law, family law and international law

Involved in defense and judicial legal services as well as operational and foreign law

Provides preliminary legal and administrative support to unit commanders and staff

Coordinates legal actions with supervising legal office

Prepared and processes legal documents in support of courts-martial’s

Provide legal assistance services; claims processing and investigations

Supervised the operation of a section in a command or installation legal office

Provided technical guidance to subordinates

Maintains law/administrative library and section files and records

Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition

Interfacing with attorneys, legal assistants, outside agencies, vendors, and staff

Working with litigation support and attorneys in assessing and overseeing litigation applications

Attention to detail and experienced in the preparation of court/agency filings

Experience with trial/arbitration or hearings in various forums

Supervising and managing case personnel

Conduct factual research, cite-checking, proofreading, organization of documents and files

Coordinates with clients and co-counsel Assist attorneys with research using various electronic search tools

EDUCATION

Commonwealth College

AAS Degree Legal Assisting September 1994 GPA 3.7

Blackstone Career Institute

Diploma Paralegal/Legal Assisting July 2005

Everest University

BS Paralegal Studies June 2010 GPA 3.95

Champlain College

MS Law April 2012 GPA 3.66

Computer Programming Skills

Practiced Office Package: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis & Westlaw, PACER & Adobe Acrobat

Known Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux, Unix, MS DOS

Security Clearance Level - Secret

Typing Speed - 55 wpm

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