Air Force Management

NATASHA C. ELLWANGER

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• 15 years experience in management and administration in the areas of finance, small business, non- profit organizations, and the paraprofessional and legal research functions in civil law, criminal law, and claims activities, as well as transcription. Strong self- motivator and proven research capabilities in a variety of fields of law, with an unmatched perseverance. Independent judgment and decision- making abilities with a high level of confidentiality while upholding the ethical standards of the legal profession.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE / ADMINISTRATION

• Provided administrative and litigation support to 15 attorneys in processing and execution of all judicial matter according to applicable laws and instructions. Prepared content- specific case files for attorneys, which reflected supporting forms, documentation, and photographs to use during trials.

• Managed all non- judicial punishment proceedings for headquarters- level organization, developed legal administrative checklists for continuity. Processed 16 punitive actions with zero discrepancies.

• Led team of 5 paralegals in areas of military justice, claims, civil law and general office management. Prepared all legal documentation for Judge Advocate General and 8 supporting attorneys.

• Examined preliminary evidence for sufficiency of facts and jurisdiction over offense(s) and offender. Orchestrated 12 court marshals beginning to end, to include 1 high profile case involving spousal abuse.

• Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms, and government agencies. Reported directly to senior attorneys, responsible for the timely, complex preparation of workman’s comp cases.

• Acted as trial member, assisting attorneys with appropriate investigations, conducted witness interviews and flawless transcriptions, reviewing case status, and discussing major points of interest to develop case strategy.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT / ACCOUNTING

• Conducted tax planning for individuals and businesses. Prepared large organizations’ tax plans, to include own proprietorship. Examined and appraised financial records, reports, management controls, policies and practices. Proposed and established organizations’ non- profit status, both with state and federal agencies.

• Investigated handling of claims transactions and accounts to expose inefficiencies and fraudulent activities. Coordinated with contractors and federal government agencies, reclaimed over $6,000 a week on average.

• Financial Manager and Co- Founder of Tucson’s only non- profit ice hockey organization, Wildcat Youth (Ice)

Hockey Association. Partnered with University of Arizona’s Ice Hockey staff, developed premier youth program

and greatly expanded community relations opportunities for the ACHA Division 1 hockey team.

• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistant) for Office of Judge Advocate General, conducted base- wide tax returns in

partnership with the IRS. Reviewed and audited over $50 million in taxes.

2011- Present

2008- 2011 2006- 2008 2005- 2006 2003- 2005 2002- 2003 2002 (Mar) 2001- 2002 2000- 2001 1999- 2000 1996- 1999

Co- Founder & Treasurer, Non- Profit Org Lead Educator, 2nd to 4th Grade

Lead Educator, Pre- K to 2nd Grade

Lead Educator, Pre- K to Kindergarten Small Business Owner, Daycare Paralegal, Medical Claims

Paralegal, Workman’s Comp Paralegal, Claims Adjudication Paralegal, Real Estate Law Paralegal, Civil Law, Criminal Law Munitions Control Technician Munitions Equipment Maintainer Precision Guided Missile Inspector

Wildcat Youth (Ice) Hockey Assoc., Tucson, AZ Abeka Academy, 7525 W. Victory Ct, Tucson, AZ Abeka Academy, 10890 Nolte Ct, Rolla, MO Abeka Academy, 236 Weeping Willow, Cibolo, TX Kinski’s Daycare, 922 Chestnut Circle, Dayton, OH 88th Air Base Wing, Office of Judge Advocate, OH Heckler & Frabizzio Law Firm, Wilmington, DE 436th Airlift Wing, Office of Judge Advocate, OH Nolte & Brodoway (P.A.), Wilmington, DE

325th Fighter Wing, Office of Judge Advocate, FL 325th Munitions Flight, Munitions Operations, FL 86th Munitions Flight, Equipment Maintenance, GE 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Saudi Arabia

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RESEARCH / INVESTIGATION

• Provided critical organization and research on medical records. Collaborated with collections, medical billing, and financial departments to obtain documentation pertaining to multi- million dollar medical claims.

• Investigated, adjudicated, and processed millions of dollars worth of claims filed for and against the US Government pursuant to Air Force publications, applicable laws, and international agreements with foreign governments.

• Detail- oriented with excellent investigative and reporting skills, conducted research employing online resources such as Westlaw and LexisNexis for military law. Performed computerized and law library research to obtain case- relevant data and pertinent materials for complex litigation cases.

• Provided key legal and administrative support for civil litigation firm downtown Panama City, FL. by investigating and interviewing clients and coordinating with contractors on and off base to resolve disputes, and ensure all local, state, and federal laws were met for multi- million dollar contracts.

• Examined all actions and records of legal proceedings to ensure accuracy, correctness, and completion prior to review by attorneys, senior leaders, and final processing.

15- YEAR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Education

Training

BS in Business Administration/Management, Excelsior College, 2001

AS in Paralegal, Community College of the Air Force, 2005, Approved by the American Bar Association AS in Munitions Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, 2000

AS in Architectural Engineering, State University of New York, 1996

AS in Accounting, State University of New York, 1994

Air Force Paralegal Apprentice Course

IRS Volunteer Tax Preparer Training Course Air Force Munitions Systems Technical School

Air Force Achievement Medal (1 device) Air Expeditionary Medal Top Performer, Judge Advocate General Paralegal School

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