Christopher Galluzzo
Coconut Creek, FL *****
*****************@*****.***
Seeking a position with a mid-sized company which will allow me to utilize my 20 years of diverse experience from working within the mortgage default industry with a focus on the Operations, Compliance and Quality aspect of the industry for the last 13 years. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Owner/Operator
Created by Curiosity-Coconut Creek, FL
April 2022 to Present
"Founder and Owner of Created By Curiosity, LLC, a dynamic venture specializing in residential art projects and innovative design solutions. Leveraging a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, I have spent the past two years honing my expertise in resin artistry alongside proficient handyman skills. Committed to delivering exceptional results, I bring a unique blend of artistic vision and practical craftsmanship to every project."
Operations Supervisor - Litigation
Brock & Scott, PLLC-Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 2014 to May 2020
Member of a thirty plus-person Operation Team spanning sixteen states with over 650 employees. Currently supervise the day-to-day operations of the Firm's Litigation Department in Florida which includes the Trial, Mediation, Billing, Hearings, Reception and Mail/Copy Divisions. Developed new reporting mechanisms to allow for effective tracking of attorney hourly billing to prevent loss of potential revenue. Was hand picked to handle the firm’s REO and Trust funds for the Florida office. Assigned to and successfully assisted with the implementation of a second office located in Tampa, Florida. This acquisition handled what would become of the firm's largest client portfolios across 6 states. Mediation Department Manager / Litigation Operations Liaison / Collateral Documents Manager
Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid, P.L-Boca Raton, FL
June 2011 to January 2014
Boca Raton, FL
Pre-Litigation Supervisor / Mediation Supervisor / Operations Member Ben-Ezra & Associates, P.A-Fort Lauderdale, FL
September 2007 to June 2011
When hired by the firm my position was to start up the firm's Pre-Litigation Department which successfully grew to a team of fourteen, for which I supervised the ten-person non-attorney staff. In 2009 when the Florida Supreme Court rolled out the mandatory mediation program my responsibilities were split to supervise the startup of the firm's Mediation Department which successfully grew into a thirty-person department for which I supervised the twenty-person non-attorney staff. Due to firm and department growth and geographic layout of the firm I eventually transitioned fully into the Mediation Department Supervisor. Prior to the firm closing in I transitioned into an Operations Department to manage the firm's newest Case Management System, eventually the position lead to assisting with the transition of firm cases to successor counsels until the firm closed in mid-July. Title Examiner / Complaint Preparer
Foyle & Singer, P.A-Tampa, FL
February 2005 to July 2007
Worked in the firm Pre-Complaint Department, examining and reviewing title work to determine the required parties needed to be included in the preparation of the first legal documents. Upon completion of the title work and data entry into the firm's case management system I was also responsible for preparing the Lis Pendens and Complaint for filing with the court. Mediation Department Manager / Litigation Operations Liaison / Collateral Documents Manager
Supervises the day to day operation of the firm's Mediation Department for both pre-suit and post- suit mediation as well as the firm's Loss Mitigation efforts. Supervised the startup and successful implementation of the firm's Bulk Trial Department. Although no longer working with the department I assisted in the transition to my successor to ensure the integrity of the procedures developed. Implemented new tracking criteria within the firm's Case Management System to provide first time tracking within the Litigation Department. Developed new reporting mechanisms to allow for efficient reporting to the Litigation Managing Attorney as well as upper management and bi-weekly caseload reports to the Litigation Managing Attorney. Recently assigned to the firm's collateral documents in a managerial capacity to develop and implement procedure to effectively track incoming and outgoing original loan documents to internal and external clients. Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Strayer University - Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 2013 to Present
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies
Jenney College - San Diego, CA
January 1985 to February 1987
Skills
• Case Management
• Interviewing
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• Transcription
• Writing Skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Proofreading
• Recruiting
• SAP
• Social Work
• Administrative Experience
• Calendar Management
• Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Human Resources
• Typing
• Intake Experience
• Office Management
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• English
• Employee Orientation
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Customer service
• Sales
• SharePoint
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Handyman
• Management
• Office experience
• Computer literacy
• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Law office
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Proofreading
• Interviewing
• Paralegal experience
• Calendar management
• Adobe Acrobat
• Legal research
• Human resources
• Research
• Office management