Grace Hewitt M.Sc.
* ************ **** **, *****, NY 10462 347-***-**** ***********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Over 10 years legal experience in Labor and Employment Law. Well acquainted with EEOC procedures as it relates to charge handling process, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Well trained in Organizational Development and Organizational Effectiveness. Sharp and effective negotiator with strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Able to work on multiple projects seamlessly. EDUCATION
New York University- New York, New York – May 2016 Masters of Science in Human Resource Management and Development G.P.A 3.7
• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Labor and Employment Law, Foundations of Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Organizational Assessment. Columbia University –New York, New York- May 2012
Masters of Science Negotiation and Conflict Resolution G.P.A 3.95
• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Mediation, Advanced Negotiation University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica- May 2004 Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication
• Specialization: Television Journalism.
University of the West Indies Kingston, Jamaica – May 2002 Bachelor of Arts English
EXPERIENCE
Cary Kane LLP, New York, NY
Labor and Employment Law Litigation Paralegal, March 2005-Present
• Liaison with Union Representatives
• Liaison with Employer Attorneys
• Update grievants on case status and
procedures
• Design and implement training plans for staff
Rodman and Campbell P.C, Bronx, NY
Calendar Clerk, December 2004-March 2005
• Conducted preliminary interviews of potential clients
• Managed document production
SKILLS
Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Business Writing and Presentation, Organizational Development, Leadership, Training, Research, Program Development, Leadership Development Proficiency in Microsoft iManage, Time Slips, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Netdocs and Time matters. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Member of team for various winning litigations such as; Theresa Reel vs. Department of Education
(Reel received a $450,000 settlement), Zubair vs. Entech Engineering P.C., Charles vs. Butler, and others.
• Designed case management system to ensure that clients are kept up to date on their cases in a timely manner, this resulted in attorneys spending less time on non-billable activities.
• Built reputation for successfully handling disgruntled clients.
• Manage the complete operations of
cases, from inception to finality
• Manage litigation process which
includes case research and
document production
• Conduct preliminary interviews of
potential clients