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Daniela P. Calosso

Objective

To gain a relevant position in the non-for-profit sector, legal, Human Resources, or customer service sector.

Experience

October 2013- Gotham Finishes, Flooring & Design, Inc. New York, New York

Present

President & CEO

Founded a WBE flooring, finishes, and interior design company.

Management of an extensive workforce of 40.

Extensive work alongside major General Contractors in the five boroughs, Long Island, and New Jersey.

Extensive work with NYCHA and HUD to create innovative living spaces.

Preparation of blueprints, sourcing materials, coordinating teamwork with suppliers, manufacturers, delivery individuals, site superintendents and numerous project managers.

Organization and preparation of proposals, invoices, billing and requisitions.

Overtime often necessary and required.

September 2015- Party on Purpose, LLC Manhasset, New York

Present

Owner and Founder

Sole founder of an event planning business.

Sourcing products, décor, rentals, and entertainment for events (birthday parties, weddings, religious events, fundraisers, corporate functions).

Hired and managed a team of 15 individuals to assist in executing each event.

Extensive client involvement from initial meetings, proposals, and elite customer service, fostering relationships and building a reputation.

No marketing involved- sourced business from word of mouth and referrals.

Organized and managed budgets, dealt with billing.

May 2010- Richards Kibbe & Orbe New York, New York

August 2012

Corporate Litigation Attorney

Corporate defense paralegal

Pro bono case exposure

Extensive use of Casemap (case management program), Relativity, pdfDocs, DocuMatrix.

Extensive legal research in Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and Fastcase programs.

Preparation of cases from inception through trial- including research of media coverage, creation of press files, preparation and service of complaints, document gathering and organization, close client contact with major banks, hedgefunds, and financial institutions.

Organization and preparation for mediation and trial, including handling and analysis of deposition transcripts, exhibits, pleadings, audio and video tapes, expert witness testimony.

Developed a significant and relevant understanding of financial terminology and language usage to better communicate and relate to clients.

Significant experience in client billing, both by task and hourly.

Extensive experience with case management and organization- sorting and reviewing discovery materials, analyzing discovery documents for more astute utilization by attorneys, fact gathering, and data analysis.

Overtime often necessary and required.

May 2007-January 2008

Sacks and Sacks, LLP

New York, New York

Managing Paralegal Internship

Labor Law and Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation

Preparing responses, HIPPA forms, authorizations

Extensive use of Dictaphone

Preparing motions, Summons & Complaints, Notice of Claim, BP Packs, including Verified Bills of Particulars, Demands for Discovery and Inspection, Response to Combined Demands

Within preparation of Verified Bills of Particulars, preparing the injury list, reading medical documentation and reports from doctors, calculating lost wages, etc.

Note of Issues

Preparing and filing RJI’s, PC requests, and Notices to Admit

Preparation of Closing Documents, including Closing Statements and General Releases.

Close client contact, both with intake and settlement.

Letter writing to clients, defendants, doctors, etc.

Calendar planning/scheduling

Scheduling depositions, court dates/times.

Extensive use of Abacus legal program and use of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Set up IME appointments

Scheduled EBT’s

Scheduled appointments for our firms’ doctors and dealt with liens/indemnity.

Promoted from Legal Assistant to Legal Secretary/Paralegal in October 2008.

2003-2007(seasonally) Amer-Ital Corp. Great Neck, New York

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Coordinated meetings and conferences.

Answering phones, scheduling, and filing.

Extensive PC use and use of Microsoft Word/Excel.

MS Word 85 Words per minute.

Dealt with clients both nationally and internationally (Italy).

Implemented new organizational techniques and presentation ideas for various fine food shows.

Extensive customer service and accommodation of various clients.

Organization of travel plans (i.e. hotel, transportation, etc) for multiple executives.

2004-2007 Nassau County District Attorney Mineola, New York

(Consecutive Summer Internships)

Legal Intern

Extensive work with preparation of and filing court pleadings/documents.

Preparation of Summons & Complaints

Acted as a liaison between various attorneys to assist with records, billing, etc.

Assisted up to ten attorneys daily with organization, calendaring, and secretarial work.

Coordinate meeting times and conferences.

Worked as a team member with other interns, legal secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys.

2002-2004 Senator Chuck Schumer Melville, New York

Intern

Comprehensive writing, note taking, reporting on field events.

Extensive use of Microsoft Word and PC.

Worked with various campaign coordinators and contributors.

Filing, conference calls, basic secretarial office work.

Education

2007-2010 University of Miami Miami, Florida

J.D. Law

2003-2007 College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts

B.A. English and Philosophy, Concentration in Pre-Law

Collegiate Honor Society (President Elect 2 years)

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