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I am a results-oriented self-starter with highly developed administrative, problem-solving and decision-making skills with experience in project management, team facilitation and data analysis. Exceptional litigation support skills with proven ability to conduct thorough research. Superior writing skills with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to easily grasp complex situations, adapt and learn quickly. Passion for deadline-driven, high-volume environments; comfortable working both independently and as an integral member of a team. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jones Walker, LLP (Mobile, Alabama) May 2022 – September 2022 Legal Assistant

Full time Legal Assistant to one partner and one associate with heavy caseloads. Partner generally works with corporate clients but does consult on many other practices of litigation. The Associate I work for primarily works with The Alabama Department of Transportation on multiple ongoing projects in both Mobile and Baldwin County. Phelps Dunbar, LLC (Mobile, Alabama) February 2021 – May 2022 Legal Assistant

Full time Legal Assistant to one partner and 4 associates. Primary responsibility for Partner included opening new files

(conflict checks, multiple documents required to open files) and average was 12-15/week. Associates were mostly all working in various practices so enjoyed a varied daily assortment of tasks for each. Taylor Martino (Mobile, Alabama), August 2019 – December 2020 Legal Assistant

Full time Legal Assistant to Steven A. Martino. Primary responsibilities included initial review and print documents in Opioid MDL for Mr. Martino for review. Record time for Opioid MDL, monitor and maintain calendar for pertinent court dates, etc. regarding case list and teleconference/Zoom meetings. Ensure all relevant information is included in calendar appointments (i.e. link for meeting, passcode, dial in numbers, etc.). Maintain list of passwords for multiple courts and relevant websites. All other duties as assigned. NOTE: The following three positions with WWL/ARC were all located at the Port of Galveston, Texas, WWL is the parent company of ARC

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics/American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier Cargo Management Operations, North Atlantic – Gulf/Cargo Management Asst. May 2015 – July 2019

Operations Analyst EPC/FTZ, November 2017 to July 2019 Full time Operations Analyst position tracking all inventory admission/removal from the EPC/FTZ. Additionally, oversaw employees handling pre-delivery inspections, accessorisation, equipment washing and assembly/disassembly

(when required) of varied types of rolling cargo. Foreign Trade Zones designated secure areas under U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (“CPB”) which are considered outside customs territory. FTZs house domestic and foreign rolling cargo and can be moved, handled and assembled without paying duties and taxes normally required by customs and border protection.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics/American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier May 2015-2017 Cargo Management Operations, North Atlantic – Gulf/Cargo Management Asst. Full time Cargo Management position with ARC merged with full time Terminal Coordinator position at WWL in September, 2016. See below for abbreviated duties of Cargo Management position with ARC and assumed all responsibilities of Terminal Coordinator including, but not limited to, the following daily duties: Continuous monitoring of joint “GalOps” emails for prompt responses; daily coordination of Pier 15 appointment schedule and paperwork for drivers; daily Dock Receipts for WWL Cargo/ARC household goods (“HHG”) and privately owned vehicles (“POVs) report to El Salvador for processing; aforementioned scans distributed to inspectors and Pasha daily/as requested for confirmation of same; daily report to Pasha/TSPs reflecting HHG cargo picked up from ARC vessels; update Terminal Activity Report daily/send demurrage to Savannah office for billing; receipt of Titles and pertinent document preparation for Customs clearance of POVs and rolling stock as required; preparation of WWL cargo/POV/Military stickers for Stevedores; monitoring of Dirty Cargo log for notices to customers regarding WWL policy regarding dirty cargo/notice to All World Fumigation for same; update LINE and SAGA with information daily; receive incoming Fed-Ex/UPS packages for Titles, log same; field telephone calls for crane appointments and make same via log/email to Stevedores; assist drivers with printing paperwork for imports/exports to facilitate same through Stevedores. Other duties as requested/required.

Express Employment Professionals February 2014 – May 2015 Contracted to American Roll-on Roll-off Shipping on site at Pier 15, Port of Galveston, Texas Contract position to maintain daily appointment schedule for import and export of military household goods and POVs for transportation overseas on American Roll-On Roll-Off Vessels. Additionally, track and input data for import and export of military equipment on same. Coordinate with Stevedores for adequate staffing of warehouse to ensure transportation company drivers serviced in timely manner to ensure adherence to daily schedule. Tracking and input of all documentation for imports and exports into company system (LINE). Preparation of discharge/load lists for upcoming vessels as requested. Attendance on vessels for training to assist with vessel discharge/load-back while in port for same.

Spectrum Organization, Inc. (Galveston, TX) February 2013 – May 2014 Executive Assistant – February 2013-May 2014 Accounts Receivable – December 2013-April 2014 PAGE 3 OF 5

Contract position until November 2013. Organized current computer and physical files involving multiple entities to provide ease of access to critical documents for Executive while in the office as well as off-site. Processed time-sensitive and highly confidential information/documents such as insurance, personnel and homeowner’s information. Prepared documents, meeting packets and minutes for Annual Homeowners and Board of Director meetings for all entities (12 total).

E.C.H.O. Foundation (Tomball, Texas), December 2007 – (Volunteer Status 03/09 to 01/10) May 2010

(Volunteer Status 05/10 to 06/11)

E.C.H.O. Foundation Coordinator

Provided advanced fundraising support to the Executive Director for the Annual Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year, as well as several other smaller fundraising activities throughout the year. Support ranged from creating multi- faceted database to track donations as well as provide a more functional means of broad mail solicitations to various entities. Updates of Donor 2 Software with contribution information as well as preparation of various reports for audit purposes.

Allen & Gooch, A Law Corporation (Metairie, Louisiana), February 2007 – October 2007 Paralegal (June 2007 – October 2007)

Legal Secretary (February 2007 – June 2007)

Provided multi-faceted and advanced support to an aggressive litigator with experience in federal, state and administrative forums. This included preparation of draft answers to Petitions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents as well as tracking of dates and deadlines with regards to same. Extensive deposition scheduling with multiple parties including corporate representatives, individuals, physicians, and other health care professionals. Preparation of deposition and trial materials. Taylor Martino (Mobile, Alabama), February 2005 – March 2006 Paralegal (May 2005 – March 2006)

Legal Secretary (February 2005-April 2005)

Primarily responsible for drug litigation support. Prepared and filed complaints and in-depth preparation of plaintiff fact sheets for Vioxx litigation in New Jersey Circuit Courts. Summarized medical records in support of potential cases. Developed and maintained database of client and case status information. Achievements:

Promoted to paralegal position after serving as legal secretary for three months;

Brought database of over 100 clients current within two months of assignment for Vioxx litigation;

Successful preparation of plaintiff fact sheets filed previous to assignment of Vioxx litigation. The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, Texas), October 1999-August 2004 Administrative Associate (September 2002 – August 2004) PAGE 4 OF 5

Coordinator II, Special Programs (February 2001 – August 2002) UTMB HealthCare Systems Executive Secretary (October 1999 – January 2001)

Assisted Hospital Administration and Nursing Administration Executive Leadership in the management of projects, programs and activities within the department as well as in support of institutional goals and objectives. Provided advanced administrative support to two Executive Directors and two Directors. Coordinated Nursing Administration weekly Department Directors meetings and minutes. Weekly processing of payroll and maintenance of employee files for two laboratories. Periodic selection and hiring for Administrative personnel in two laboratories. Tracking and validation of manual time adjustments for the entire Department of Nursing to ensure compliance with the Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act.

Achievements:

Developed, implemented and maintained ClinWeb-based website for Nursing Service.

Organized and facilitated special events and training for Nursing Administration

Nursing Administration Holiday party;

2004 Nurse Week Activities;

All educational presentations by the Nursing Executive Center;

Clinical Advancement Process coordination;

Nursing Ethics Seminars.

Research for and collection of reference materials for PowerPoint presentation for Grand Rounds and Scholars in Education programs. Assisted in research, created and developed presentation and developed a “keyword” database for reference materials.

Project leader for yellow/white page advertisements for all Faculty Group Practice clinics (on and off campus). Key role in saving the University over $100,000 in telephone advertising costs.

Provided direct business management and advanced secretarial support for Hospital Administration and Nursing Administration Executives. Drafted correspondence, prepared monthly reports, scheduling, travel and calendaring for Executives. Coordinated personnel matters with the Human Resources Department to ensure compliance with current institutional goals and standards.

Duane Morris, LLP (formerly Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, LLP), San Francisco, California (July 1996 – August 1999)

Senior Legal Secretary

Lead secretary for major environmental case involving over 30 law firms throughout the United States and England. Primary focus on London coverage issues with successful resolution of same. Coordinated filings, hearing schedules, expert witnesses, depositions and war room (research and document storage and retrieval room). Assisted with extensive research on-line (university legal libraries, state records, news articles, etc.) in the firm library and public libraries. Coordinated all requests for documents/research for use in the preparation of court documents. Responsibilities also included preparation of legal documentation and correspondence, transcription, state and federal court filings, scheduling and calendaring for two partners and four associates. Lyons, Pipes & Cook, P.C. (Mobile, Alabama), October 1994-November 1995 Legal Secretary

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calendar. Researched public records, court documents and historical files for verification of information for wills, deeds, trusts, etc.

American Overseas Marine Corp. (Mobile, AL Field Office), December 1992 – October 1994 Office Coordinator

Responsibilities included maintenance of files for all reports generated during repair and conversion contracts (I.e., Pert/Gantt charts, etc). Preparation of marine engineering and naval architecture engineering specifications. Manager of U.S. Government contract documents and correspondence as well as invoices and purchase orders. Weekly update of original contract specification/growth items and reports to home office. Cost breakdown of supplemental growth/manhours by specification item. Comparison of shipyard and office records to ensure accurate disbursement of allocated funds. Management of all proprietary information for control of public funds. Oil Recovery Company (Mobile, Alabama), May 1991-February 1992 Assistant Comptroller

Responsibilities included budget, general ledger, accounts receivable, payable and payroll. Reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts. Maintained depreciation schedules and monthly analysis of data for company President. Prepared payroll for up to 75 employees (number varied from 25-75 weekly, depending on work demand), W- 2’s, quarterly returns and other payroll functions. Played a key role in the conversion from manual to automated bookkeeping system.

EDUCATION AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

1984 - 1991 University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama 117 Quarter Hours/78 Semester Hours of general studies (primary upper graduate classes in Business Management and Education). Grade Point Average 3.06 on a 4.0 scale. Dean’s List, Who’s Who Among American College Students. Graduated June 1984 Foley High School Foley, Alabama National Honor Society, ranked #11 in a class of 500+ graduates. Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Photographer, Annual Staff.

President of the Galveston Seafarer’s Center Board of Directors 2017-2019, member of Board since 2015; Galveston Maritime Club, Secretary 2011-2015, Treasurer 2011-2014, Member and Newsletter Editor 2014-2015; E.C.H.O. Foundation Volunteer (over 250 hours 2010) ; Tomball Regional Medical Center Gift Shop Volunteer, The Giving Gown Volunteer

References, Letters of Recommendation and Student Copy of college transcript available upon request.

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