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SHAY MARCELUS

**** **** ******* **** #**** • Tallahassee, FL 32301

561-***-**** (cell) • adx678@r.postjobfree.com (e-mail) EDUCATION:

Juris Doctorate ~ Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL • December 2015 B.S. - Political Science~ Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL • May 2010 • Magna Cum Laude WORK EXPERIENCE:

Consilio- Remote

Document Reviewer • October 2021 – Present

Tasked with reviewing legal documents using review tools including Relativity, Relativity Analytics, and Relativity Assisted Review. Worked on prior and ongoing projects for various clients to meet both the company’s and client’s legal needs.

Small Business Administration: RP Professional Services/Highlight Technologies- Tallahassee, FL. Team Lead-Paralegal Specialist • May 2021 – Present Paralegal Specialist • July 2020 – May 2021

Supervised team of case managers to ensured timely document review and execution in accordance with the Small Business Administration guidelines. Liaison between agency’s project coordinator, contractors, and assigned team clarifying needs and the nature of requests, as well as providing guidance and resolving misunderstandings on compliance documentation questions and issues. Performs legal reviews of residential and business loan documents for compliance with applicable agency policies and practices, regulations, and laws. Respond to loan related inquiries from, and preparing correspondence for, a wide range of customers such as Attorneys, borrowers, managers/supervisors, other internal and external partners, and the general public. Managing a portfolio of loans and performing all loan closing duties for any assigned loans while complying with portfolio management directives.

H & R Block – Tallahassee, FL.

Tax Law Research Specialist • November 2019 – Seasonal Performs independent research, analysis on complex federal and state tax law issues while providing exceptional customer service utilizing tax and document management software, and email. Evaluates tax questions received by electronic sources to ascertain exact nature of the issue, research applicable tax law and regulations, makes recommendations providing best tax treatment for the client while minimizing Company liability.

Law Office of Nathan Prince – Tallahassee, FL.

Legal Consultant • November 2018 – November 2019

Prepared felony criminal cases including cases involving complex litigation issues such as, child and expert testimonies, multiple defendants, technical scientific evidence. Researched legal issues, conducted discovery, drafted motions to suppress, to dismiss, and appeals and post-conviction cases. Florida Department of Health - Tallahassee, FL

Program Operation Administrator • April 2018 – November 2018 Supervised all departmental operations for multiple regulatory boards within the Board of Pharmacy. Oversaw staffing for over 20 employees, including recruiting, hiring, and all personnel matters. Responsible for analyzing and administering laws, rules, and regulations regarding licensing authority. Developed policies and procedures to effectively implement all board, department, and legislative directives. Department of Business and Professional Regulation Office of the General Counsel- Tallahassee, FL Attorney/Certified Legal Intern • May 2016 – November 2018 and November 2013 – August 2015 Represented the department at board meetings and administrative law proceedings at the Division of Administrative Hearings. Provided legal assistance to the Office of General Counsel in the divisions of Pari- Mutuel Wagering, and Certified Public Accounting with rule promulgation and analyzing legislative bills. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Prepared administrative complaints, closing orders, and relevant pleadings in accordance with Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code.

Williams Law Group - Tallahassee, FL

Governmental Consultant • July 2015 – June 2016

Assisted in litigating various cases by preparing pleadings, discovery, and developing trial tactics. Negotiated and managed complex corporate asset management contracts for highly regulated governmental agencies. Drafted bill analysis, rule challenges, and proposed legislation for various governmental licensing agencies. Indian River County Attorney Office- Vero Beach, FL Law Clerk • June 2015– August 2015

Provided the Board of Commissioners with advice on legal matters pertaining to Indian River County. Assisted attorneys in various stages of legal proceedings, including legal research, conducting discovery, and negotiated case dispositions.

Florida State University, Children’s Advocacy Clinic - Tallahassee, FL Legal Intern • May 2014 – August 2014

Represented minors in family law, termination of parental rights actions, and dependency cases. Prepared legal documents filed with the courts in dependency proceedings. Participated in client’s case management. Office of the Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit – Vero Beach, FL. Legal Intern • May 2013 – August 2013

Provided legal representation in criminal and delinquency law cases. Managed a high caseload. Responsible for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, attending hearings, and appeals and post-conviction cases. Red Lobster – Pembroke Pines, FL

Manager • October 2006 – August 2012

Managed a team of over 30 employees daily. Oversaw staffing, including recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. Prepared and reviewed development plans with employees to ensure accountability through clear expectations. Responsible for the budget and all contract management. Program Compliance liaison for the region.

LAW SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS:

• Mock Trial Team– Advocate (2012-2014)

• FSU Student Bar Association – Transfer Student Representative (2013 – 2014); Member (2013 – 2015)

• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity – Member (2008 – Present), Membership Chair (2009-2010)

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