Christopher (Chris) Fortier Tucson, Arizona ***** • 602-***-****

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Professional Overview

Over Eighteen (18) years of business and administrative experience including as a business owner, business broker, accounting assistant, certified legal document preparer, legal assistant, paralegal

intern, and inventory control specialist

Ten (10) years of experience in drafting contracts

Extensive experience in negotiating contracts for the purchase and sale of client owed businesses

Adept at ensuring contract contingencies are met in order to comply with escrow requirements

Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals

Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives

Managed busy Arizona Supreme Court Certified legal document preparation office while maintaining

excellent customer service

Proficient with Microsoft Word and familiar with Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, tenacity, and vision promote success

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Effective team member and contributor to meeting and exceeding daily goals

Highly motivated, honest, demonstrated work ethic, and efficient time management

Experience

Accounting Assistant

Evaluated time sheets for over 150 client-employees

Analyzed and generated payroll reports

Inventory Control Specialist

Calculated prices of merchandise

Responsible for maintaining inventory in Excel spreadsheet

Business Owner / Certified Legal Document Preparer

Drafted legal documents in the areas of estate planning, probate, business entity formations, real estate,

and contracts

Conducted accounting and bookkeeping duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and generating financial statements

Performed human resources tasks including interviewing, onboarding, and training

Executed strategic and day-to-day business planning

Ensured documents were filed to meet deadlines and comply with statutes and court rules

Conducted marketing through use of multiple mediums

Business Broker

Negotiated sales of client owned businesses

Conducted financial analyses of client owned businesses through use of tax returns, income statements,

and balance sheets

Performed marketing campaigns of client owned businesses

Contracted prospective buyers into nondisclosure agreements

Legal Assistant

Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, affidavits, and other legal documents relating to commercial litigation

Acted as liaison between firm's attorney and clients to ensure accurate and full communication

Ensured documents were filed to meet deadlines and comply with statutes and court rules

Paralegal Intern

Conducted legal research of tax law and estate planning matters

Drafted legal memoranda pertaining to performed legal research

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Employment

Beacon Group, Accounting Assistant, Tucson, Arizona (09/2022 to 12/2022)

Arizona State Hospital, Inventory Control Specialist, Phoenix, Arizona (01/2016 to 04/2022)

Alliance Legal Services, LLC, Certified Legal Document Preparer / Business Owner (01/2005 to 10/2013)

Tucson, Arizona

R.W. Webb Consulting, LLC, Business Broker, Tucson, Arizona (06/2004 to 09/2006)

Law Office of Ronald J. Newman, Legal Assistant, Tucson, Arizona (03/2005 to 12/2005)

Law Firm of Dean and Heimos, Paralegal Intern, Denver, Colorado (02/2004 to 05/2004)

Education

Liberty University (Upcoming) Online (Scheduled to Begin 07/2024)

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting

Liberty University, GPA: 3.5 Online (In Progress)

Currently Pursuing Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

Transferred from Grand Canyon University and Changed MBA Concentration to Accounting

Accounting Certificate is Prerequisite for Accounting MBA Concentration

Grand Canyon University, GPA: 3.18 Online (Last Enrolled 12/2022)

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance (10 Credits Completed)

Kaplan College, GPA: 3.74 Thornton, Colorado (Graduated 05/2004)

Completion of Paralegal Certificate (Approved by the American Bar Association)

University of Arizona, GPA: 3.28 Tucson, Arizona (Graduated 05/2003)

Completion of Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Economics and Political Science

Academic Distinction for the 2002 to 2003 School Year

Dean’s List Spring 2002 Semester, Honorable Academic Mention Fall 2002 Semester,

Honorable Academic Mention Spring 2003 Semester

Pima Community College, GPA: 3.45 (08/1996 to 05/1999)

Completion of General Education Requirements, Major: Accounting

Inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order

Business Law Certificates

Saylor Academy, Online (In Progress)

Business Law Certificate

Yale University, (Upcoming) Online (Scheduled to Begin 07/2024)

Certificates in Contract Law I and Contract Law II

Military Service

U.S. Air Force (Sergeant, E-4) Honorable Discharge

A-10A Tactical Aircraft Flightline Crew Chief (08/1995 to 01/1997)

A-10A Tactical Aircraft Phase Inspection Journeyman (01/1997 to 05/1999)

Army National Guard (Sergeant, E-5) Honorable Discharge

AH-64D Attack Helicopter Flightline Crew Chief (02/2002 to 05/2003)

UH-0A Utility Helicopter Flightline Crew Chief and Gunner (05/2003 to 08/2004)

Licenses

Airframe & Powerplant License (06/2001 to Present)

Issuing Authority: Federal Aviation Administration

Community Service

Microbusiness Advancement Center Tucson, AZ (02/2005 to 05/2007)

Utilized legal education and experience to provide information to new and prospective business owners

on the benefits of creating a legal entity for their businesses

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