Human Resources Generalist

JOANNE M. LIGON-HOWELL

757-***-**** ************@**********.***

HR Generalist/ Paralegal

I am a very dependable professional with several years experience in providing effective and comprehensive support to senior partner(s) and associates as well senior executives. I possess the highest degree of integrity, supported by a high level of client confidentiality. I am adaptable to changing situations and can be flexible on working overtime upon a reasonable amount of notice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Delta-T Corporation, Williamsburg, Virginia

HR Generalist Position December 2006 to September 2009

• Responsible for company recruiting

• Assisting HR Director with Global Projects

• Responsible for Exit Interviews

• Responsible for overseeing various projects within department

• Responsible for implementing employee action forms

• Assisting HR Director with RIF (Reduction In Force)

• Responsible for overseeing compliance of all State and Federal laws

• Continued training through SHRM

Paralegal Position

• Responsible for creating and maintaining database for Non-Disclosure Agreements protecting Intellectual Property between clients and Company

• Preparation and issuance of correspondence

• Responsible for scheduling multiple meetings for multiple attorneys/ Executives

• Responsible for organization of the legal department

• Responsible for collecting monies owed to Company

• Responsible for filing necessary legal documents to bring forth actions against persons owing money to Company.

• Responsible for drafting legal pleadings

• Responsible for overseeing Executive Administrative Assistants to the President and CFO

• Responsible for attorney/executive travel and coordination of off site meetings in and outside of the United States

• Responsible for maintaining all Engineering Procurement Contracts and Subcontracts

Steven K. Whitaker, P.C. – Chesapeake, Virginia August 1999-May 2006

Office Manager- Gayle Whitaker- 757-***-****

Position: Paralegal for General Practice

• Involved in management decisions regarding employees

• Assisted in human resource matters

• Screened Personal Injury clients and assisted attorneys with claims

• Attendance in court with Senior Partner

• Assisting Senior Partner in collections

• Assisting Real Estate Department with Real Estate and Commercial building closings

• Preparation of legal documents for attorney review

• Meeting with clients to prepare them for court hearings

• Maintaining client files

• Billing using Timeslips

• Obtaining child support information, incorporation of same into Court Orders in accordance with Virginia law

Career Accomplishments/Highlights

Delta –T Corporation

• January 2007 through August 2007 I was entrusted to assist the President, General Counsel, CFO, and other Executives in the U.S., Israel and the Netherlands in bringing Delta-T Corporation Public. I assisted in the due diligence.

The person who can verify this information is: John F. Hopkins, Jr., General Counsel and V.P. 757-***-****

Steven K. Whitaker, P.C.

• In 2004, my boss, Steven Whitaker ran for the local political office of City Council and I had the pleasure of heading up and running that campaign. Although I worked very long hours, which included my Paralegal position, the experience was very rewarding both personally and professionally.

The person who can verify this information is: Steven Whitaker, Esquire 757-***-****

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