James J. Fees
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Current Address: Permanent Address:
*** ********* **. ***. *** 4463 Scotch Valley Rd.
Lansing, Michigan 48917 Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648
Education:
The Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, Michigan
Juris Doctor, expected August 2008
General Legal Studies
Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Member, Moot Court Member, American Bar Association/ Law Student Division Member, St. Thomas More Legal Society Member
University of Notre Dame South Bend, Indiana
BA Government & International Relations, May 2000
Computer Skills/Other Applicable Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, general internet skills, navigation within Windows and hierarchical directory structure; knowledgeable with a PC; Strong writing, research, and grammatical skills; skilled in Westlaw and LexisNexis Legal Research Engines; presentation and customer service skills
Work Experience:
Wells Fargo Financial Altoona, Pennsylvania
Credit Manager, January 2004-September 2004
-Solicited an existing client base by phone to consolidate bills such as mortgages, revolving debts, and installment debts. Focused on closing real-estate secured loans in accordance with company sales objectives. Provided customer service for incoming calls and answered customers' inquiries into their accounts.
Aon Corporation Altoona, Pennsylvania
(Combined Insurance Company of America)
Account Executive, July 02-January 04
-Managed an existing client base, provided customer service, helped clients file claims, and sold additional insurance. Also worked in the Worksite Solutions Division of Aon Corporation and sold group benefit plans with voluntary insurance products that included Universal and Term Life, Disability, Accident & Sickness, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, as well as group Legal Club membership.
City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana
Human Resources Intern, Feb 00 - May 00
-Updated South Bend's standardized policy handbook and handled disciplinary procedures. Gained first-hand knowledge of local government procedures, logistics, execution of local laws and regulations, and the importance of sensitivity towards employees' wants, needs, and concerns to create a more productive atmospher