Teacher, Legal Consultant, Financial Consultant

MAZEN ABOU EL NASSR, LLM, MBA

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly talented, multifaceted, and tenacious professional powered with more than 10 years of broad-based experience in Accounting and Litigation Operations. Show remarkable ability in providing high-level of administrative assistance to attorneys and clients, with competency in preparing legal documents, processing data, budgeting, and estimating cost. Proficient in creating and implementing innovative systems to effect dramatic improvements in efficiency, productivity, and business processes toward successful attainment of organizational goals. Possess excellent people skills with proven ability to communicate well with all levels of professionals. Have a keen eye for detail and extremely able to multitask in a fiercely competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment. Bilingual in English and Arabic.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Learning Goals and Objective Evaluation

- Student Advocate and Interactive Learning

- Legal Documentation and Research

- Financial Analysis and General Accounting

- Continuous Process Improvement

- Office Administration and Operations

- Filing and Data Processing

- Marketing Strategies and Campaigns

- Leadership, Training, and Team Building

- Superior Presentation and Negotiation Skills

- Budget Implementation and Cost Reduction

- Time Management / Deadline-Sensitive

- Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities

- Articulate Oral and Written Communication

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Concentration in Accounting, conducted comprehensive study (Capstone) in the Law of Accounting Liability

- Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI: 2006–2009

MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) PROGRAM IN CORPORATE AND FINANCE LAWS

- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI: 2002–2004

Conducted an extensive study and defended a Writ of Certiorari in an Anti-Trust Law Seminar (Thesis)

PREREQUISITES FOR MBA CLASSES

- Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn MI: 2001–2002

PREREQUISITES FOR MBA CLASSES

- Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills, MI: 2000–2001

LAW DEGREE

- Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon: 1994–1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OWNER / OPERATOR 2007–PRESENT

PROPERTIES 101 LLC - TROY, MI

Direct and coordinate daily operational business aspects to meet the individual and exacting needs of each building and the properties' tenancy. Effectively manage the remodeling of pre-owned homes and sell them to group of real estate investors. Assume full responsibility in preparing estimates, bids, proposals, schedules, and work scopes. Negotiate subcontract agreements, delegate subcontractors’ duties, and supervise projects to ensure its completion under time and budget constraints. Analyze and evaluate accounting records including financial statements and reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Administered budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Develop innovative product marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and sales promotions. Determine staffing requirements: interview, hire, and train new employees to develop their competencies and their maximum performance; process payroll and overheads. Solidify long-term quality relationships with a network of clientele of engineers, doctors, and businessmen.

Notable Achievements:

- Skyrocketed company’s income to more than $400,000 by effectively managing the business

- Built and implemented a system that ensure an automatic inflow of cash into the company’s account receivables

- Sold 15 properties to investors by creating innovative marketing strategies

- Successfully established a cost saving program, which resulted to significant savings for the company

- Conceptualized the company’s business plan dedicated to unparalleled professional management of residential and commercial properties

- Maintained a leading edge on current property management, ownership, legal, and investment issues

- Earned the Certified Property Manager designation and demonstrated exemplary performance, dedication, and efficiency

- Generated the original partners and carried on a service of excellence and personal attention

TEACHER 2005

SELF-EMPLOYED - CHICAGO, IL

Presented and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students. Planned activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and explore.

Notable Achievements:

- Educated two Lebanese students and one Turkish student on techniques in legal writing to successfully completed their program in Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois

LEGAL ASSISTANT 2004–2006

SALAMEY AND FARHAT PLC - DEARBORN, MI

Performed various administrative duties such as organizing files, preparing documents, and writing memoranda, pleads, and complaints. Provided high-level of assistance to attorneys and clients to address their requests and inquiries. Vigorously participated in court and mediation / deposition hearings and negotiated plea and bail agreements. Drafted motions for summary dispositions and discharged petitions for clients.

Notable Achievements:

- Earned extensive knowledge and competencies regarding the American legal profession

- Primarily held responsible for explaining laws pertaining to subject matters

- Conducted comprehensive research on state and federal laws including motions

LAWYER 1999–2000

TONY GENHO LAW OFFICES - BEIRUT, LEBANON

Performed studies in the fields of corporate law, bankruptcy, and criminal law to ensure adherence to legal requirements as well as to facilitate determination of cases. Participated in all court proceedings involving firm’s cases on criminal issues.

Notable Achievements:

- Acquired in-depth knowledge and expertise on Lebanese Law System and French Law System

- Played a vital role in the firm’s corporate and business cases as well as in negotiating bankruptcy case settlements

- Researched and analyzed corporate and maritime laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions

LEBANESE MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE 1999–2000

MILITARY COURT - LEBANON

Prepared and compiled files that came from the military police station which primarily cases that involves military officer or where the dispute involves a matter of danger to the country's peace. Addressed the legal issues and assigned the laws that govern the issues.

Notable Achievements:

- Served as part of a panel on the judge bench and assisted the judge in session of factual and legal situation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, Beirut Bar Association: 1999–2004

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks Pro

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