C. Rachel Nicholas

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Sterling Heights, MI 48310

586-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To secure employment with a progressive company where my experience can be fully utilized. I am a

friendly, loyal and clearly dedicated individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer.

EDUCATION: Institute for Legal Studies, Royal Oak, MI Sept 2003-October 2005

Paralegal Studies, Associates Degree

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

B.A in Visual Merchandising and Advertising.

SUMMARY Computer skills are Worlddox, IRedline, Team Works, Amicus, Outlook, Quick Books, Word and Excel

Skilled at handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Able to relate to diverse groups at any level of business and management.

Work well under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. • Effective problem-solver organized team player. Responsible for the day-today operation of the organization, Including managing committees and staff and developing business plans

Creative, Motivated Self-Starter. Motivate and mentor members, volunteers, and staff.

WORK HISTORY:

Seyburn Kahn P.C.

Executive Legal Assistant to Shareholder

May 2012 – Present

Executive Assistant Job Duties:

Estate Planning, prepared and handled all paper work for Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Disability and Revocable/Irrevocable Trusts. Prepared all Estate Plan Binders for the Clients. Sat in on client meetings and notarized all estate plan documents.

Draft various corporate documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Corporate Leases, Power of Attorney, SS-4 on line authorization, Engagement Agreements, Settlement Agreements and Release of Claims, Quit Claim Deeds.

Act as the primary contact and gatekeeper to the attorney.

Assist and manage a variety of special projects.

Coordination of internal and external meetings per attorney's requests.

Manage incoming and outgoing correspondences.

Coordination of travel arrangements. Event planning as needed.

Prepare all closing binders.

Personal Assistant requests as needed-errands, dinners, travel.

Assist search consultant with daily tasks regarding searches.

Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements. Communicate with clients at an executive level frequently.

Manage busy calendar and schedule meetings.

Handle phone and email correspondence.

Organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, dependability, client confidentiality.

Other various administrative support tasks.

Lee G. Ravitz Law Firm

Legal Assistant Real Estate Law

August 2008 – May 2012

Legal Assistant Job Duties:

Hire and train all new Legal Assistants, prepare all paper work for court on a daily basis for all attorneys. Assist the attorney in court where hearing cases.

Handle all of the Landlord Tenant division, coordinate all attorney schedules with court.

Prepare and e-file all bankruptcy paperwork with the courts, handle all office administrative work.

Write all checks; prepare all judgments, summons, and complaints, writs, billing, and motions. Work with clients and tenants on a daily basis.

Capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure to successfully meet short deadlines. Able to analyze complex and detailed material and solve problems.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Swistak & Levine, P.C.

Legal Assistant Real Estate Law

October 2005 – August 2008

Legal Assistant Job Duties:

Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.

Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas;

Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.

Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Handle all aspects of legal paper work for Landlord Tenant, filing Motions, Consent Judgments Terminations, Demand for Possession, Judgments and the firm travel and event arrangements.

Big Rock Chop House

Catering & Sales Manager

August 2004 – August 2005

Job responsibilities include:

Scheduled facilities and services for university and outside organizations' events; maintains weekly and monthly facility activities calendar; updates calendar as required.

Recommends to supervisor approval or denial of facility rental for specific events by reviewing rental applications.

Coordinates with renter's management to negotiate rental costs and determine requirements of renter in regard to technical, security and/or other requirements.

Ensures adequate staffing for events and schedules set-up, technical, stage and other crews accordingly; supervises crews during events.

Provides assistance and information to faculty, staff and outside organizations regarding facility use and capabilities. Maintains contact with patrons of clients via telephone or written correspondence.

Attends events to facilitate operations and responds to emergencies, problems, etc., ensures all aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans.

Maintains direct contact with personnel from the various outside organizations and university departments associated with scheduled events.

Coordinates conferences and/or requested services including reserving conference rooms, determining catering needs, preparing conference materials, tracking various expenditures and revenues, collecting fees and maintaining any necessary records.

Coordinates, determines and/or arranges physical maintenance of facility as required; oversees daily security of facility; checks work of staff assigned in these areas.

Compiles material for event program; maintains mailing lists for distribution of event calendar or other pertinent information.

Handled all private events, The Ryder Cup, Team USA Golf, Vanity Fair Magazine, Astin Martin. Hired entertainment to increase revenue in the cigar and martini bar. Handled all weddings and showers on a daily basis. Hired and

Bee Kalt Travel

Leisure Manager & Group Event Coordinator

February 1992 August 2004

Job responsibilities include:

All aspects of travel, identifying and developing revenue producing endeavors, hired and trained all staff members, developed a destination wedding business, I was a guest speaker for Channel 7, "Say I Do" Wedding Show. Created and Developed the Johnny Bristol Celebrity Golf Classic for Motown, 5 Year Contract. Handled media relations for company-sponsored golf tournament, including arranging press conferences, hosting and organizing the media tent, radio broadcasts and distributing daily press releases. Responsible for maintaining and building client relations. Handle large sales and business transactions. Manage travel and appointment schedules. Manage event and people relations responsibilities. Supervised a staff of 10 employees

Coordinating with co-employees to provide the customers with the right travel-related information.

Cooperating with the customers and advising them on the travel plans based on their needs and requirements.

Reserving tickets in airlines, railways or other mode of transportation, that best suits the customer or traveler’s interest.

Making arrangements for staying and transportation to the customers during their travel schedule.

Arranging travel guides and assistance to the customers during their travel plan.

Understanding the mind of customer and accordingly suggest travel plans and packages, if need be recommend for new and improved travel plans and packages.

Getting payments and maintaining all travel related records and documents.

Meeting clients and also representatives from airline, railways etc, to be updated on latest travel timings, ticket prices etc.

Facilitating for the smooth and easy travelling of the customers by providing all kinds of services.

Norwegian Cruise Lines -The S.S. Norway

Cruise Staff P.R. Consultant & Gift Shop Manager

October 1984 – January 1987

Job responsibilities include:

Coordinating and participating in passenger fun activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, masquerade, sport activities and horse racing

Participating in duties such as directing guests to and from their cabins, answering any questions they may have and providing other directions as required

Assisting in compulsory life and safety precautions training

Socializing with passengers to ensure that they have fun-filled cruise experience

Coordinating the flow of passengers at different events through reception lines

Introducing staff and any guests to the crew and passengers

Giving passengers directions on/off the vessel in various ports of call

Hosting and participating in shipboard entertainment, recreational and social programs that target the guests or passengers

Coordinating tour departures, tour counts and assisting in the coordination of entertainment equipment for shows and performances.

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