Legal Research

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Litigation

Real Property

Legal Writing

Contracts

Real Estate Closings

Legal Technology

Taxation

 

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, IL                                         

Bachelor of Science in Family, Child Studies, Summa cum Laude, May 2010

 

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, December 2003 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

AVIK SYSTEMS, Aurora, IL (June 2012 – September 2012)

Assembler (assigned by Spartan Staffing Services)

ü       Effectively rotated through all tasks required for production processes.

 

FARM AND FLEET, Sycamore, IL (August 2008 – December 2011)

Retail Associate

ü       Described merchandise, explained use and operation based on customer needs.

ü       Fostered repeat business by providing quality, well-timed customer service.

ü       Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and   security practices.

 

KANE COUNTY COURT SERVICES, St. Charles, IL (January 2010 – May 2010)

Court Services Intern

ü       Verified files were available; handled filing, data entry, and correspondence; conducted background checks.

ü       Attended court sessions to hear arguments; accompanied legal staff on meetings and visits to incarcerated clients.

ü       Reviewed client files to ensure adequate progress.

 

CATERPILLAR INC., Aurora, IL (August 2006 – January 2008)

Assembly and Testing Specialist

ü       Collaborated with team to increase productivity; reviewed work orders and ensured assignments were performed according to specifications; resolved customer issues.

 

MENARDS INC., Sycamore, IL (December 2004 – December 2005)

Sales Associate

ü       Recommended, selected, and helped locate and obtain merchandise based on customer requirements.

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

Hope Haven, DeKalb, IL – Served dinner to homeless residents

Oak Crest Retirement Center, Sycamore, IL – Provided social opportunities and transportation for residents.