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Jean Evener

7952 S. Kilbourn Ave

Chicago, IL 60652

Phone:  773-424-0737

Email:  jeanevener@wowway.com

 

 

Over 7 years Paralegal experience in corporate and contract law. Dedicated to providing accurate legal research and high-quality customer service. Energetic professional recognized as a quick learner with exceptional organizational skills. Strong personal ethics and integrity. Convey a professional image of honesty and concern for our clients’ needs. Good conflict-resolution skills. Work well under pressure and deadlines. Excellent communicator seeking a challenging position utilizing current skills and abilities, with the opportunity for professional growth.    

 

 

Experience

 

 

Paralegal

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., Chicago, IL                                                                   10/2008-01/2014

·         Provided Paralegal support to the Director of Legal Affairs

·         Reviewed and negotiated Contracts, Request for Proposals, Nondisclosure Agreements, RFQs.

·         Assisted in actual contract preparation and distribution to clients.

·         Knowledge of Addendums, Amendments, and Exhibits to Agreements.

·         Extensive Lexis/Nexus research experience.

·         Knowledge of Trademarks/Trademark Clearinghouse and Domain Monitoring

·         System Administrator for Ariba- Contracts Management and DocuSign

·         Duties included telephones, data entry, filing, faxing, correspondence, customer service.

 

Contract Specialist / Paralegal              6/2006 - 8/2008

              Shared Technologies, Oak Brook, IL

·              Provided Paralegal support to General Counsel and 3 Associate Counsels.

·              Reviewed and negotiated Contracts, Request for Proposals, Nondisclosure Agreements, RFQs.

·              Experience with both private and government contracts.

·              Assisted in actual contract preparation and distribution to clients.

·              Registered business entities via the Secretary State in all 50 States.

·              Knowledge of Addendums, Amendments, and Exhibits to Agreements.

·              Reviewed real estate contracts; extensive Lexis/Nexus research experience.

·              Duties included  telephones, reception, data entry, filing, faxing, correspondence, supplies, inventory control, mail distribution, customer service.

 

Billing Coordinator              6/2005 - 6/2006

              Emergency Breakdown Service, West Chicago, IL

·              Prepared on-line billing and invoices for railroads, shipping and trucking companies.

·              Generated accounts payable reports; responsible for telephone collections.

·              Accounts included Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, Vermont Railways and TIP Intermodal.

 

Customer Service Representative              3/2003 – 6/2005

              Anet Internet Solutions, Chicago, IL

·              Provided customer support for residential and business clients (dial up, TSL and T1).

 

Information Systems Specialist (IT2)              3/1999 – 3/2004

              U.S. Navy, Norfolk VA

·              Office skills included preparation of wide range of correspondence and documentation (memorandums, letters of recommendation, award letters), faxing, filing, telephone support, copying, mail distribution, scheduling.

 

 

Education

 

A.S. Degree - Paralegal Studies

Kaplan University, Chicago, IL  2007

 

High School Diploma - Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, Chicago, IL  1997

 

Computer skills include Lexis/Nexus, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)