PAUL BESSMAN II
Fort Worth, Texas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bessman-04a225238/
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Professional Summary
Energetic and detail-oriented professional with experience in customer service, legal intake, administrative support, and healthcare logistics. Excellent communicator and team player with a background in political science and a strong focus on client satisfaction, organization, and policy. Seeking a stable, full-time administrative, legal support, or public service role. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Pre-Law Graduated: December 2024
Experience
Wajonay Financial Solutions (Partnership with Succeed Consulting Firm) Estate Planner & Consultant (March 2025 - Present)
● Deliver estate planning and financial consulting for business owners and middle-class clients
● Create private irrevocable federal trusts
● Design tax-efficient business and estate strategies and optimize taxable income allocation
● Offer financial literacy education to promote wealth preservation and business growth MAP Communications
Legal Intake Specialist (August 2022 – April 2023)
● Answered incoming calls for multiple law firms specializing in personal injury, malpractice, estate, and inmate rights.
● Conducted thorough client intake using a scripted process to assess case viability.
● Collected detailed case information by asking targeted questions and documenting responses.
● Determined client eligibility, connecting qualified clients to paralegals or attorneys.
● Forwarded client information to law offices for follow-up when immediate connection was not required.
Fort Worth Courthouse Summer Internship
Intern (June 12, 2023 – July 31, 2023)
● Shadowed multiple judges within the Fort Worth court system under the supervision of Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick of the 342nd Civil District Court.
● Observed and corresponded with judges across various courts, including misdemeanor criminal, felony criminal, juvenile criminal, probate, family law, and appeals.
● Gained insight and practical knowledge from Judges Randal Hartin, Brooke Allen, Chris Wolfe, Alex Kim, Jeff Kaitcer, and Dana Womack.
● Learned courtroom procedures, case flow management, and judicial decision-making processes. Developed a deeper understanding of civil, criminal, and family law practices and their impact on clients.
● Observed the importance of judicial impartiality, legal reasoning, and professional ethics.
● Enhanced communication and analytical skills through exposure to diverse legal perspectives and case strategies.
Crossover Health
PRN Host (May 2023 – September 2023)
● Welcomed members for medical appointments
● Verified insurance and processed co-pays
● Scheduled and confirmed future appointments via phone and email
● Filed documents and managed the fax server
● Notified medical providers of upcoming appointments
● Sanitized waiting area and exam rooms when unoccupied Wal-Mart
In-Store Associate (November 2023 - March 2025)
● Downstocked items and maintained organization in the Health and Beauty department
● Monitored and tidied department to ensure cleanliness and product availability
● Operated cash register in the department and at the store’s front end
● Assisted customers with price inquiries and item locations
● Maintained and secured keys for locked items, including colognes and perfumes Dallas Life Support
Customer Service Representative/Patient Support Technician (March 2018 – December 2020)
● Hired as Customer Service Representative (CSR) responsible for:
Processing medical supply orders from hospitals and doctor offices after verifying insurance eligibility and claims
Handling insurance information and patient bill payments
Answering phones, assisting with insurance eligibility, and performing clerical tasks
● Promoted to Patient Support Technician with duties including:
Delivering medical supplies to 55+ patients across the DFW area
Performing maintenance and service on medical equipment REFERENCES
Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick, Tarrant County 342nd District Court Judge 817-***-****; ********.********@***.*** / ************@*************.*** Dr. Bola Fenny, UT-Arlington Criminal Justice Professor 205-***-****; **********.*****@***.***