o     Detail oriented with excellent research, investigative and reporting skills

o     Able to compose legal memorandum and briefs

o     Demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills

o     Exercise independent decision making abilities

o     Uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession

·              Software:

o     Windows, Microsoft Word, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, General Office Skills, Type 45 WPM          

Professional Experience

Advertising Company of AmericaMay, 2014-Current Date

Courthouse Researcher, Independent Contractor

·  Research deed and mortgage documents on file

·  Retrieve information, fill out forms

·  Make charts and invoices

·  Data Entry using Excel

·  Electronically send forms to company

The Home ShopperMay, 2014-July 2014

Advertising Sales Representative

·              Search for advertising clients in the community

·              Explain information about ads

·              Take information for ad to be placed and turn in to be published in newspaper

·              Listen to clients requests and complaints and find an answer or solve a problem

Toohill Law OfficeAugust, 2013-January, 2014

Legal Secretary

·              Answer phone, take messages, and make appointments

·              Assist attorneys in preparation of documents in real estate transactions

·              Assist attorneys in preparation of wills, power of attorney, and trusts

·              Assist attorneys with probate files

·              Assist attorneys with mortgages, real estate closings

·              Mail

·              Balance check book

·              Prepare payroll

Heritage Bank of Central IllinoisJune 1999-March 2006

Proof Operator

·  Processing checks through an encoding machine that places a magnetic ink character recognition print, or MICR, of the amount and other missing information that is needed on the bottom of the check

·  Balance and reconcile daily deposits and prepare items for batch processing

·  Import external files from clearing banks to our internal systems and virtual sort these into the DPS (Document Processing System) in-house item processing network

·  Responsible for retention of records

·  Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Education

Associates in Paralegal Studies Program – Graduated April 2013

Everest University- Orlando South, Fl

Dean’s List

Honors List

GPA 3.55

Patricia Stevens Career College

Major: Customer Service/Business – Graduated June 1985

St Louis, MO