Attorney
Resume:
MICHELLE HERRO
Current Address: aczlgu@r.postjobfree.com
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
CAREER SUMMARY
Creative and determined attorney with diverse experience. Driven to create a successful career that showcases and utilizes all abilities.
Highlights: drafted memos, briefs, and orders in criminal courts, worked in immigration and personal injury, document review, edited and cited papers for scholarly journals, managed call center floors.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Relativity.
TESOL certified, conversational Spanish, Fingerprint Clearance Card
EDUCATION AND BAR ADMISSION
Gonzaga University School of Law Spokane, WA
J. D. earned May 2014:
Class Rank: Top 30%
Washington State Bar: Licensed
Gonzaga Journal of International Law-Executive Editor
LexisNexis Research Certified
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
B.A. Psychology, summa cum laude, June 2010
EXPERIENCE
Sage Academy Phoenix, AZ
Fine Arts Teacher, December 2016-Present
Single-handedly developed complete fine arts curriculum and coursework, creating 90% more interest in the school.
Created a successful and positive environment for grades K-8 to express themselves through, dance, music, theater, and art.
Coordinated talent shows and concerts throughout school year, developed guidance counseling for grades 5-8.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Resource Center Scottsdale, AZ
Clinician, May 2016-Jan. 2016
Increase retention, visualization, reading skills and global learning by 85% in children and adults, top 4% of clinicians consistently every month.
Successfully apply and educate in the way of the company’s principles and patented lessons
Advance children and adults on a spectrum from typical to atypical learners in education.
Take The Floor Dance Studio Phoenix, AZ
Assistant Manager/Dance Instructor, June 2014-Present
Provide HR support to employees, including developing an award and discipline system
Coordinate schedules of employees and establish high morale through increasing productivity by 80%.
Considered top instructor with an instructional style focused on confidence and self improvement.
Fender Musical Instruments Scottsdale, AZ
Temp, May 2015-July 2015
Recycled out of date computers for employees, migrated current data to new computers through cloning hard drives, etc.
Discussed and interpreted needs of individuals and ensured that the essence of computers was translated appropriately, along with any programs needed.
Updated and managed all employee computers in Scottsdale division
Gonzaga Institute for Hate Studies Spokane, WA
Graduate Assistant, August 2013-May 2014
Created 85% more attendance while planning and preparing the annual Take Action Against Hate Banquet, most successful fundraiser to date.
Generated 75% more interest and money toward the journal through revamping the marketing and business aspects
Edit, fact, and cite checked numerous articles submitted to the Journal of Hate Studies
Sunglass Hut Scottsdale, AZ
Sales Associate, June 2012-May 2014
Won 7 of 10 top salesman contests
Tracked and stocked inventory, sold above average 25% more merchandise in a friendly manner
Maintained a high level of customer service
Phoenix Superior Court Phoenix, AZ
Intern, May 2013-August 2013
Advised and observed in pre-trial hearings, settlement hearings, sentencing, trials, and various criminal court proceedings, discussing potential outcomes with judge, considered top speaker among all court interns
Developed simpler research techniques by 80% through creating an easy to follow form file system, researched and drafted memoranda on various criminal topics
Assisted and advised judge in writing and deciding rulings
Won several mock oral arguments, considered top speaker among all interns
Law Offices of William F. Hyder, P.C. Phoenix, AZ
Intern, June 2012-August 2012
Researched and drafted memoranda for personal injury cases on issues such as, summary judgment motions, comparative negligence, etc. achieving positive outcomes in 80% of scenarios
Questioned and prepared clients prior to depositions by establishing a relaxed and trusting environment
Imerchant Direct Inc. Scottsdale, AZ
Vice President of Operations, June 2009-August 2011
Drafted employee handbook for credit card processing company, created employee incentive plan, tracked credit card statements, ran back office, boarding deals, etc.
Implemented strategies to improve call quality, productivity, profitability, and customer support by 80%
INTERESTS
Acting, Dancing, Puzzles, Cooking, Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix
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