Career Objective:
To obtain a challenging and dynamic position to utilize my current work experience and education. Also, willingness to take on new responsibilities and work with a team or as an individual to further my knowledge and skills.
Work Experience
Independent Abstractor/Title Researcher
Duncan Land & Energy 2006-Present
• Oversee projects and reports for multimillion companies including, Range Resources, Vista, REX Energy.
• Abstract/Title search oil and gas rights for leasing.
• Prepare takeoff reports on findings in an accurate timely fashion.
• Extensive experience working with Russell Index.
• Knowledge researching information in other governmental offices in county court houses, such as Recorder of Deeds, Tax Assessments, Register of Wills.
• Proficient in reading and working from a map
• Retrieve any and all documents, Maps, Index Cards, Wills, which will implement the goal of the task.
• Exert myself professionally in any environment and travel to any location(s).
Robert Half Employment Agency; Temp Agency, Pittsburgh, PA
Legal Secretary 2004-2006
• Exerted many duties for several law firms through the Pittsburgh region as a temporary position to gain experience working in a law firm.
• Assisted with Attorney and paralegals for class action law suits by distributing the appropriate official documents to clients.
• Qualified to work a 15 line switch board and escorting clients to correct department.
West view Bar and Grille 1999-2004
Head Bartender
• Responsible for daily intake of supplies and orders from vendors.
• Accountable for nightly deposits and charge transactions.
• In charge of a staff of five employees and scheduling.
Skills
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• Manager/Supervisor Skills and Group Facilitation.
• Working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Office Programs (including Excel, Word, and Power. Point), Filing, Typing 70wpm.
• Russell Index.
• Working independently and in large groups.
• Analytical Problem solving skills.
Education
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• High School Diploma (General). Langley High School of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1993).
• University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Arts, Major: Administration of Justice, Minor: Legal Studies. Pittsburgh, PA (2004).
• Duquesne Paralegal Institute, American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certificate, Pittsburgh, PA (2006).