Executive Assistant Corporate Paralegal
Resume:
SHINITA GRAY-VIRGIL
CORPORATE PARALEGAL
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal with Regulatory Compliance experience. Seeking to contribute expertise in legal research, document drafting, and contract management to a dynamic corporate legal team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2023–Present Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals, Islip, NY
Paralegal
Producer of Town of Islip’s Zoning Board of Appeals live streamed biweekly hearings
Researches questions of law preparatory to and during trial for reference pursuant to Islip Town Code
Review and triage case files to ensure legal sufficiency
June 2017– June 2023 University Support Services, Great River, NY
Paralegal
Conducted extensive legal research to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Assisted in the preparation and filing of regulatory documents, ensuring timely compliance with all legal requirements
Drafted and reviewed contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
Managed all corporate governance matters and legal entity management, including board meetings, resolutions, minutes, incorporation and dissolution of entities, foreign qualifications, acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganization
Collaborated with internal departments to execute national advertising campaigns, plan global digital distribution, and re-deploy a 1M+ consumer sales and marketing database
Monitored, maintained, triaged, and trained employees and staff on the risk and compliance management system/ international whistleblowing database
May 2012- March 2015 Crosstex International, Hauppauge, NY
Executive Assistant
Supported the C level execs and dually managed the warehouse
Managed the end-to end process of international shipping, including documentation, customs clearance, and communication with shipping partners guaranteeing efficient delivery of products to global customers
Generated initiation letters for foreign government
March 2011–April 2012 Suffolk County Water Authority, Oakdale, NY
Commissioner’s Executive Assistant
Maintained countywide land acquisition and land rights database
Transcribed Environmental meetings for Suffolk County Pine
October 2006–July 2008 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Operations Coordinator
Assisted in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to ensure they were completed on time and within budget in support of the Director and Assistant Director of the Vet College
Maintained a budget exceeding a million dollars; created quotes and purchased all computer hardware and accessory equipment for entire faculty and staff of the Veterinary College
Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships.
October 1997–September 2001 Estee Lauder Co, Melville, NY
Desktop Support Technician
Account administrator responsible for credentialling, establishing accounts and other security privileges.
Diagnosed, troubleshot, and identified problems on the local area network.
Assisted in disaster planning and recovery implementation.
Devised and implemented Helpdesk FAQ reducing network calls.
September 1993–September 1997 U.S. Army, U.S.A./Korea
Teletype Device Repair Specialist
Camera person streaming international transmissions from Korea to USA. Repaired military tactical electronic systems on a battalion level.
Acting Quality Assurance liaison
Trained and managed lower enlisted personnel
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EDUCATION
SUNY CANTON,
Canton, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies Program
Hofstra University,
New York, NY
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
S.C.C.C,
New York, NY
Associates, Biology
RELEVANT SKILLS
Adobe
Calendar Management
Concur CRM
Contract Drafting and Review
Corporate Governance
Diction/Transcription
Document Management
DocuSign
eDiscovery/Legal Research
GIS Mapping
Legal Time Management Systems
Licensed NYS Realtor
Microsoft Office Suites
NYS Notary
Regulatory Compliance
Salesforce
Clearance Level: Secret
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