Aspiring paralegal with excellent communication and writing skills, management experience, and professional attitude.

Kimjohnson554@msn.com

 815-751-3625

85 E Robinson Ave.

Cortland, IL. 60112

Career Summary 

Versatile experience includes 10 years owning successful business. Broad range of skills in communicating with clients, maintaining schedules and financial records, and training and supervising staff members. Organized with demonstrated ability to manage workload while maintaining professional attitude at all times.

 

Windows Vista, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet research, Westlaw certified, Jano System

 

 

Rasmussen College, Aurora, IL.

­Associated of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies

­ Graduated 9/2012

 

 

•       Introduction to Law

•       Introduction to Legal Research

•       Legal Research and Writing 1 and 2

•       Civil Litigation and Procedure 1 and 2

•       Contracts

•       Real Estate Law

•       Corporate Law

•       Family Law

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Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Interaction and relationship-building skills acquired through experience as a salon owner/ manager and also at Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

 

 

 

Kane County State's Attorney's Office  Elgin, IL.              July 3, 2012- Sept. 6, 2012

Intern

Created defendant files for attorneys including running criminal histories using Jano system. Also answered phones, observed client interviews and drafted documents.

 

 

Shear Success, self-employed  Sycamore, Il.               June 2010- 2012- current

Stylist

Self-employed hairstylist: maintain all financial records, work independently, answer phone, schedule appointments, put clients at ease and actively listen to their needs while always maintaining a professional attitude.

 

 

Serenity Salon, self-employed  Dekalb, Il               March 2000- December 2009

Owner, operator

Maintained all financial records, trained and supervised staff, communicated with clients daily and ensured that all of their expectations were met, scheduled appointments for myself and several staff members, maintained clean and professional business with an outstanding reputation.