Chad S. Loyer

1246 West Sunnyside #2

Chicago, IL 60640

773-878-9399

loyerone@rcn.com

 

 

EDUCATION

INSTITUTE FOR PARALEGAL STUDIES LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Certificate in Paralegal Studies, with Honors, August 2007

Grade Point Average 3.81/4.00

American Bar Association-approved post-baccalaureate program

 

Concentration: Corporations and Real Estate

 

Courses Completed: Civil Litigation III (Summer 2015), Civil Litigation II (Spring 2015), Civil Litigation I (Fall 2011) Securities Regulation I & II, Basic Business Organizations and Contracts, Advanced Business Organizations, Commercial Transactions I & II, Legal Ethics, Real Estate Transactions I & II, Legal Research and Writing I -III, Law Office Computer Applications

 

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN

Bachelor of Business Administration, 1989

Major: Finance     Minor: General Business

 

EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT EMPLOYEE, BLACKMAN KALLICK LEGAL STAFFING, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Assignment: Holland and Knight, LLC, September 2009-December 2009

—      Collected, assessed and categorized various membership documents, marketing documents, and correspondence produced by Plaintiffs

—      Brought to the attention of the supervising attorney special information gleamed during review process

—      Update electronic database for litigation case using Excel for transfer into Summation

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

LES NOMADES, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Office Manager, August 2010-present

—      Provide administrative support to the General Partner of a four-star restaurant

—      Responsible for all general guest’s services and private dining events

—      Track accounts payables using QuickBooks

—      Manage multiple priorities and projects

 

White Coat, June 2010-present

—      Extend discreet, warm, and personalized service to guests

—      Assist team as necessary under captain’s and maitre d’s supervision             

—      Prepare and restock restaurant’s supplies throughout service

 

 

 

 

CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Market Reporter Eurodollars, 2002-2008, 1994-1999

Interpret open outcry in a fast-paced, chaotic, and stressful environment

—      Confirm and verify accuracy of market information

—      Input market info into computerized database in a immediate precise fashion

—      Identify and document special trades to protect market integrity

 

Purchasing Technician, 1999-2002

—      Implemented policies and procedures for tracking 15,000+ assets

—      Computerized processing and tracking of invoices to insure completion of projects and manage payments

—      Analyzed Nextel phone usage, saved $165,000 annually through consolidation

—      Utilized PeopleSoft software for warranty enforcement and tracking saved $50,000 on annual maintenance contract for 26 servers      

 

AMERICAN EMBASSY, MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Expendable Warehouse Manager, Pacific Architects and Engineers, 1990-1994

—      Maintained Top Secret Security Clearance for State Department

—      Drafted procedure manual

—      Skilled in materials and logistical management

—      Reduced annual inventory losses from over 5% to 1.5%

—      Decreased lead time by 50%

—      Managed a supply inventory of 800+ line items worth over $250,000

 

 

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Certificate of Completions, February-March 2003, Real Estate Education Company, Chicago, IL

Real Estate Courses: Appraisal I- Standards of Professional Practice, Appraisal II- Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal, Appraisal III- Appraising the Single Family Residence

 

Certificate of Completions, June-October 2004, Harry S. Truman College, Chicago, IL

Mortgage Courses: Vocation 1013- Mortgage Loan Office, Vocation 1015- Mortgage Loan Processor, Vocation 1017- Mortgage Underwriting, Vocation 3061- Real Estate and Property Transfers

 

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

—      Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PeopleSoft, and OpenTable

—     Limited experience with Microsoft Access, Desktop Underwriting, Calyx Point, LEXIS/NEXIS, and Westlaw, Limine, Concordance, WestCheck

 

 

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

—      Member, Illinois Paralegal Association, 2007

—      Treasurer, Kathador Condominium Association 2006-2012

—      Member, National Association of Investment Clubs since 1995

—      Coach, Flash Hockey team, Women’s Central District League, 2000-2006

—      Volunteer Steering Committee, Ravenswood Community Services’ Food Pantry, summer 2008