Tera L. Darden
*** **** **** ******, *** York, N.Y. **********@*****.*** 646-***-****
Dear Director of Personnel,
With an enclosed resume, I would like to make you aware of my experience in an office environment, where I can put to use in your organization as a Legal Secretary Intern.
As you will see from my resume, I am currently completing my Bachelor’s Degree in law from John Jay College.
In addition, I’ve earning a Associate Degree (December 2011) in paralegal studies from Bronx Community College, ABA-approved with coursework in:
Corporate Law Family Law Litigation
Constitution Law Legal Research Business Law
You would find me to be a congenial and poised young person who is known for having “maturity beyond my years.” I am a hard-worker who understands the importance of working with other as a team and as an individual who works well under pressure.
I hope you will welcome my call soon to arrange a brief meeting at your convenience to discuss your needs and goals and how I can serve them to the best of my abilities. Thank you in advance for your time.
Sincerely,
Tera Darden
Tera L. Darden
520 West 56 St, New York, N.Y. **********@*****.*** 646-***-****
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OBJECTIVE To contribute to a law firm that can use Legal Secretary Intern with top notch analytical and communication skills.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree (December 25, 2014) in law from John Jay College, N.Y. Current G.P.A 3.0
Associate Degree (June 2011) in paralegal studies Bronx Community College, New York, N.Y
Corporate Law Family Law Litigation
Constitution Law Legal Research Business Law
COMPUTERS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Department of Student Development, Bronx, N.Y. (2007-2011)
• Demonstrated competence with various forms of technology including the computer, telephone, and faxing.
• Serve as student leader at wide range of campus events held both during the day and evening.
• Answering students concerns about college events.
• Follows up on college events for students, proofread correspondences, and purchase office supplies for the office. Schedules meetings and set up conferences regarding student’s situations and visitors freshmen’s entering the school year.
• Directs phone calls, and performs various secretarial functions such as mailing out correspondences to different departments on campus and students.
• Assisted in graduation preparations.
Document Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank, Hackensack, N.J. (2005-2007)
• Worked in a busy operation center where I performed multiple duties including researching banks document from all branches to solve accounts problems, retrieving accounts records, and stocking canceled checks.
• Performed reconcilement activities including tracking over checks, identifying missing checks, and prepared supporting documentations.
• Answering incoming calls regarding an account that was missing.
Sales Assistant, Barney’s New York, New York, N.Y. (Seasonal)
• Meet, greeted customers, and introduce new products.
• I was often in situations where I must educate and persuade customers about store merchandise.
• Gained a great deal of experience in how to work with others as a team and independently.
• Performed data entry and transactions on the computers, balanced a drawer with thousands of dollars in credits or debits.
• Developed, maintained customers relationships, and analyzed client’s accounts