DANIELA CATALA
416-***-**** **************@*****.*** 409-170 Chiltern Hill Rd, Toronto, Ontario M6C 3C4 EDUCATION
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2020-2020
Certificate in Project Management
York University, Toronto, ON, 2012-2015
Bachelor of Health Studies with Honors
Humber College, Toronto, ON, 2010-2012
Paralegal Education Diploma
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Epstein Cole LLP, Toronto, ON, 2019- Present
Law Clerk
• Work directly with two Senior partners and two associates.
• Establish strong rapports with clients.
• Draft Letters, Financial Statements and court materials.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and canvas dates with the court for Motions and Conferences.
Ambrosino Law Group, Toronto, ON, 2018- 2019
Law Clerk
• Worked with four busy family lawyers, including one partner.
• Manage calendars, dockets, conflict checks and expense reports for lawyers using outlook and PC Law.
• Perform corporate and property searches.
• Correspond directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Schedule hearings and meetings.
• Draft and transcribe Endorsements and Minutes of Settlements.
• Correspond directly with the courts to canvas dates for motions, settlement and case conferences.
• Initial consultation with clients.
• Attend court to file documents.
Tires Tires LTD, Toronto, ON, 2006- 2017
Sales Manager
• Head of Sales with a proven track record.
• In charge of branding and social media.
• Recognized by company for outstanding sales in reaching company goals.
• Maintained thorough knowledge of product and services to accurately answer all consumer questions.
• Achieved Sales Objectives quarterly and annually.
• Worked directly with customers providing advice regarding newly launched store products.
• Handled cash, debit, and credit card transactions. Paul Cooper Law, Toronto, ON, 2012-2016
Paralegal
• Assisted family lawyer by interviewing and interacting with clients, drafting legal forms, case briefs, affidavits, as well as input and processed invoices to Legal Aid Ontario.
• Created invoices and finalized bills for clients.
• Appeared regularly as an agent for counsel and spoke to a variety of matters in court.
• Conducted legal research on a range of family matters.
• Used PCLaw to capture time and expenses, bill and collect payments from clients and input and processed final invoices to Legal Aid Ontario.
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, 2014-2017
Interpreter, English/Spanish
• Assisted physicians and nurses in managing patients who are in shock, resistant to recommended treatment, or demanding unnecessary medication to increase willingness to cooperate and patient adherence.
Reitman Centre for Alzheimer’s, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON 2014-2015 Research Student
• Designed and conducted focus groups for primary caregivers to test a pilot project that was implemented in Toronto East family physician’s offices. This project allowed for Alzheimer’s patients to access the specific type of care they require upon each visit, resulting in overall reduction to patient expenditure.
VOLUNTEER, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS
• Volunteer, Canadian Blood Services- One Match Stem Cell and Marrow Network, 2012-2018
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
• Skills: strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite, strategic thinker, works well under pressure, professional, stellar people skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, organized, ability to work independently and in a team environment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation, proven negotiation skills, energetic, and self- motivated. Took many courses in pharmaceutical policy and marketing in my undergraduate degree.
• Currently completing the CCPE exams
• Valid G Driver’s License.
• Commissioner for taking Affidavits in the Province of Ontario
• Travelled to over 30 countries