Customer Service, Data Entry, Collections, Para-Legal, Office Technici

James E. Brown

**** ********* ****.* **** #****

Houston, TX 77027-4055

Phone: 281-***-****

Fax: 713-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

CAREER GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

To secure an entry level, or intermediate level, part-time or full-time, position that is both commensurate with my skills and which affords me an opportunity to utilize my expertise to advance the growth and success of an agency, corporation, or company. SKILLS:

● Drafting legal documents;

● Conducting legal research;

● Filing legal documents, motions, & other pleadings;

● Performing research on LEXIS/NEXIS and the Westlaw computer systems;

● Extensive experience in Credit collections;

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Corel Office Applications;

● Experience in Credit Collections on commercial, personal, & business accounts

● Proficient in playing keyboard instruments (piano, organ, etc.);

● Computer technician; and

● Behavioral Technician.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PARA-LEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT: 18 years experience

• Drafting and filing of legal documents;

• Conducting legal research;

• Writing transmittal letters, motions, and other legal pleadings in Federal & State Courts;

• Proficient in utilizing both LEXIS/NEXIS and Westlaw computer systems;

• Participating in volunteer programs for the indigent, pro-bono for the underprivileged.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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CREDIT COLLECTOR: 27 years experience

• Working for the following companies: Associate School Supply; United States Credit Bureau; Lakey Electric; Kunkle Valve; Alpine Access (GE Lowes), and Stewart Mortgage.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN: 9 years experience

• Freelance computer work in the Houston, Texas area, which includes repairing and servicing computer systems, installing software, and troubleshooting issues with PCs.

MINISTER OF MUSIC: 45 Years experience

● Serving the following churches: Mt. Gilead MBC, Community of Faith Church, Mt. Moriah MBC, Calvary United Methodist Church; New Mercies Family Church; and New Mt. Olive Church; Jehovah Rapha House of Healing Church; and Oracle Ministries Christian Center Church.

BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN: 3 years experience

• Working for Vermont Gardens (Renamed Vermont Care Center)

• Worked with children & adolescents with developmental and MH (Mental Health) diagnosis ranging from ADHT, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Behavioral problems, and Depression.

• Worked with solving, and deescalating, negative social aggressive behaviors.

• Worked with self-injurious behaviors and participated in crisis intervention by empathic prompting, reminding, and working to reinforce prescribed daily interventions.

• Implementing and overseeing the treatment plans devised by doctors, psychologists, or nurses and measuring results by more intimate involvements and interactions.

• Developed proficiency in areas of: Communication, Organization, Patience, Attention to detail, Flexibility, maintaining confidentiality, multitasking, Collaboration, Positive attitude and compassion, Commitment to continuing education, Time management, Empathy, and Relationship management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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EDUCATION:

● High School diploma from Youth Training School, Ontario, CA

● Ventura College, Trade Tech College, Los Angeles City College, Alvin College, Lee College, Lamar College and Total Seminars School in Houston, Texas

(Computer science training);

● 2 years Certification program completed at: Blackstone School of Law; and Safair School of credit collections in Los Angeles, CA.

● Training at the Eubanks Conservatory of Music & Arts, Los Angeles, CA.

● AAS Degree in Paralegal Technology, Houston Community College, Houston, TX ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

● Considerable experience with and knowledge of legal terminology in civil procedure, criminal law and procedure, torts, contract law, constitutional law, wills and trusts, real property, personal injury law, and legal research;

● Extensive clerical skills and experience – including filing, copying, record keeping, and a typing speed of 90 wpm;

● 27+ years of inventory experience including invoice and purchase order processing, as well as reconciliation;

● Proficient in Microsoft & Corel applications and programs;

● Member of the Paralegal Division of the Texas State Bar Association, #24123991. REFERENCES:

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