AMANDA BURGER J.D. PHR

Objective

Seeking a Human Resources position that will effectively maximize my experience as a communicator and negotiator and my background in labor and employment law, compliance, and records management. Key Skills

PHR Certified

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks/Accounting

CRM & Data Management

Business Administration

Negotiation

Labor/Employee Relations

Conflict Management

Contracts/Compliance

Legal Writing & Editing

Experience

Paralegal

June 2013

O'Neal and Walker, P.C. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Research, write, and edit legal documents

Draft motions, briefs, letters, and judicial correspondence Organize and execute court calendar

Prepare for trial by organizing case exhibits, evidence, and files Manage attorney and client communications

Organize and prepare mailings and billing

Legal Secretary

January 2008 to June 2009

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Chattanooga, Tennessee Managed daily law practice for Tax Department Chair for the 66th largest law firm in the United States Managed daily office operations for Immigration Department Head, former Chief Counsel to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services under President George W. Bush Conducted legal research, client meetings, monthly attorney and department meetings, and client intake interviews (English and Spanish)

Drafted and edited legal documents, monthly billing letters, case pleadings, and case files while handling high call volumes

Operations Manager

August 2004 to December 2007

Intellisys Corporation Chattanooga, Tennessee

Managed operations and logistics of a multimillion dollar per year human resources software company Served as beta tester and end-user tester for time and attendance and FMLA tracking software Wrote and edited published materials for FMLA software including sales/marketing brochures, user guides, and industry magazine articles

Designed presentation and event logistics for national Human Resources Technology conferences Education

J.D. : Law, 2013

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University Birmingham, Alabama Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society

Treasurer of Cumberland Welcome Society

Dean's List - multiple semesters

Emphasis in employment and labor, accounting, and business law Bachelor of Arts : English and American Language and Literature, Dec 2007 2720 Haywood Ave, Chattanooga Tennessee 37415

Cell: 423-***-**** - actr2u@r.postjobfree.com

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee GPA: Dean's list

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity

Dean's List - multiple semesters

Volunteer work with inner city high school students and juvenile detention center inmates High School Diploma : Liberal Arts, 2002

Girls Preparatory School Chattanooga, Tennessee

GPA: Member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, Treasurer of Cumberland Welcome Society, Dean's list

National Honor Society inductee

National Beta Club member

French Club secretary

Volunteer work with Chattanooga Community Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

Alpha Kappa Psi

Phi Delta Phi

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