Administrative Assistant Freelance Writer

R. BLAINE MILAM

Telephone: 404-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Paralegal Certificate from Emory U. with experience in Westlaw, Fast Case and Justia Law.

Strong verbal and written communications skills, with exceptional attention to detail and nuance.

Worked as a freelance writer, copy editor and proofreader for more than 20 years.

Proficiency in a wide range of software including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. Familiarity with Publisher, Pagemaker and Photoshop. Excellent Internet skills and Film production experience.

EDUCATION

Georgia State University: BA, Communications, 1998

BA Political Science, concentration in Foreign Relations, 2006

Emory University: Paralegal Certificate

WORK HISTORY

Provest Litigation I scanned documents and updated summons and garnishments using JJL software.

Habif, Arogeti and Wynne, LLP, Atlanta, GA (now known as Aprio, LLP)

Proofed financial statements, service agreements, marketing material and other documents associated with the financial industry. Extensive use of Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as financial reporting software Caseware and desktop publishing software.

Self Employed as a freelance writer, grant researcher/writer and copywriter/editor for various organizations and websites. Clients included Strategic Advantage, Fansided, Communities in Schools, Edwards-Pittman Environmental Services and Merrill Lynch. Utilized desktop publishing software and content management systems such as Word Press.

Milam Home Inspections

Certified Home Inspector. Self-employed inspecting houses and buildings for buyers and sellers.

Milam Heating and Air Conditioning

Technician assisting with installation, repair and service calls, as well as data entry of completed jobs, equipment purchasing and customer contacts.

Pro Landscapes

Utilized takeoff software, mostly BlueBeam, to compile estimated amounts of landscape materials such as sod, seeding and mulch. Also itemized various trees, plants and groundcover by amount, type and size.

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