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Objective

I am currently pursuing an AAS in Paralegal Studies. My goal is to provide first-rate executive support at a legal or real estate firm. I am well versed in MS Office Suite, type 60 wpm and have experience calendaring and scheduling for groups. I take every task head on and am extremely goal-oriented. I enjoy problem solving and research. I am a fast learner with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills suited to this line of work. I look forward to finding a firm where I can grow my professional career.

Experience

Tiffany & Co – Chicago, IL              8/2008-1/2013

n        On an annual basis even in recent difficult economic times, surpassed my quarterly and yearly sales goals while delivering outstanding customer service.

n        Ability to retain crucial product knowledge to promote hundreds of items to properly assist my clients and reach beyond sales goals.

n        Researched, compiled and delivered sales proposals for clients.

n        Successfully targeted opportunities for client development and opened, maintained and managed multiple business accounts.

PS Lehman – Personal Assistant – Chicago, IL              2/2007-6/2008

n        Oversaw large scale projects for clients such as home renovations and cross country moves

n        Kept a targeted and disciplined schedule while working from my home office

n        Maintained President's personal and work calendars while managing daily operations of company

House Manager for Software Executive - Atherton, CA              8/2005-7/2006

n        Ran daily operations of large household including calendaring and travel arrangements

n        Oversaw large and small scale projects for the home including but not limited to renovations

Education

Northwestern Business College – ABA approved program              2013-2015

I am obtaining an AAS Degree in Paralegal Studies. My GPA is a 4.0. Currently taking contracts, research, a corporate law class and then civil lit, torts and accounting winter Q4. Classes are at night.

Evanston Township High School Graduate              1996-1999

Skills

Certified in Westlaw Next

Can control multiple line switchboard reception area

Strong ability to think on my feet and successfully problem-solve

Excellent verbal and written communicator – formal correspondence

Demonstrated talent to meet deadlines and work in a high-pressure work environment

Exceptional ability to work independently or collaboratively with a high level of self- motivation