Paralegal

EDUCATION

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE, Bronxville, New York

Candidate for MFA, June 2022

Academics: Writing, Poetry Cohort

Honors: Jane Cooper Fellowship in Poetry; SLC Graduate Scholarship; MVICW Poetry Fellowship Recipient

Activities: Volunteer Reader; MFA MVPs, Fall 2020

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, New York

B.A., magna cum laude, Business Administration, Summer 2019

G.P.A.: 3.83

Honors: Dean’s List Recipient Spring ’18, Summer ’18, Fall ’18, Spring ’19, Summer ‘19 and Phi Theta Kappa Honors

Activities: Peer Mentor, LEC (2018-2019), Alumni Peer Mentor, LEC (2019-2020)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

SHAFER PARTNERS LLP, New York, New York

Paralegal, February 2020 – Present

Further drafting and editing of attorney discovery responses, written pleadings, motions and letters to all parties,

Organize court calendar for seven attorneys, Initial review of all documents sent for attorneys to determine compliance with request, Maintain constant communication with adverse counsel, Further preparation of Appellate Briefs

SHAFER PARTNERS LLP, New York, New York

Office Manager, July 2019 – February 2020

Maintained Office Presentation at all times, Maintained well organized filing system for the office, facilitating calls for medical records, created filing system for closed records, organized all team outings, staff training.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DAVIDS BRIDAL, New York, New York

Wedding Stylist, September 2015 – July 2019

Plan, develop, and coordinate with brides for wedding event, bridesmaid schedules, and alterations fittings until the day of their event. Analyze and implement bridal procedures and policies based on needs of the store. Analyze and monitor stylist program’s effectiveness to ensure that the program is achieving its goals in order to further progress for clientele. Maintaining store presentation at all times. Provide support to all stylists and management. Establish and maintains relationships with clientele and influencers of the David’s Bridal brand.

AMC THEATERS, New York, New York

Manager, October 2011 – June 2017

Managed Food and Beverage operations involving stock maintenance for the theatre, training supervisors on weekly stock counts. Successfully performed Human Resources Management operations, involving hiring, scheduling and training. Planned and organized special events for theatre.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Prolaw, NYSCEF and ECourts. Strong organization and interpersonal skills, excellent written communication and verbal skills, proficient in editing legal documents, strong skills in research, ability to work independently, team player.

Interests: Legal Brief writing; Motion writing; Business writing; Teaching; Creative writing; Non-fiction writing; Poetry writing; Yoga; Aerial Yoga

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