Experience

Prather Ebner Wilson

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Prather Ebner LLP is a Chicago-based law firm that focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and probate litigation. I work primarily in the latter two areas, assisting my team by drafting motions, drafting & reviewing discovery, conducting legal research for cases, helping with case preparation, coordinating service of process, and communicating with Court personnel to ensure that my firm complies with all legal protocols & procedures. I also assist in an administrative capacity, including but not limited to maintaining Court records & case files, communicating with co-counsel & clientele, and coordinating billing services. Show less



Independent Consultant

• Greater Chicago Area

• Notary Public

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  As a certified Notary Public in the state of Illinois, I can fulfill any notarization needs. As a certified Notary Public in the state of Illinois, I can fulfill any notarization needs.



Umami Memories

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Founder

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  “Umami Memories: Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul” defines my nascent social media presence and company. It encompasses food appreciation, music, songwriting, family, and the written word. The connections these concepts create when united “stew Umami Memories”. My company statement reads: “Memories shape our experiences as living beings. They inform our personalities, perspectives, past, present, presence, and future. One of the most evocative means of (re)producing those memories is the sense of taste: the lingering and layering of sensations that any living being experiences at the twilight of flavor that sanctifies the tongue, and the divine reprise after tasting that twilight that warms the belly and the spirit. The selecting, sharing, and servicing of food to bring out its most seductive secrets is a secular sermon in itself, one that crosses all social, cultural, religious, and geographical landscapes. Therefore, food – and the appreciation of it and its memory invoking power – allows individuals to flourish in communion with other artistic disciplines; creates and sustains communities; and establishes the concept of an extended family, one that’s not just linked by sanguinity, but also by the shared sense of Umami: the fifth sense of taste reminiscent of a savory, meaty, or brothy flavor. The melange of moods (a)rousing from a meal; the movement within and between music, art, philosophy, cultures, nature, and words; & the momentary families that (e)merge from these experiences all become immortalized as cherished memories; memories that become Stories of Savoring that each Soul can Sing about for a lifetime. Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stew Umami Memories. Show less



Self-Employed

• Greater Chicago Area

• Freelance Multimedia Journalist & Photographer

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Working as a freelancer necessitates a self-starter's mentality. I have worked with the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, DePaul University, and other online & print publications as a journalist, and most recently I've worked as a food journalist with my social media presence, Umami Memories. I utilize the written word, photography, video, and social media in my work. The following is a brief summary of my skills: Freelancer Reporter: • Work with clients to establish needs and scope of specific projects. • Develop and pitch independent projects to various professional publications. • Foster and maintain working relationships with business clientele and interview subjects. Private/Commercial Photography: • Work with clients to establish needs and scope of specific projects. • Perform necessary research and preparation for shoots. • Acting liaison with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors. • Utilize software to digitally enhance images. • Compile finished products for sale or mass production, including albums and framed prints. • Work closely with editorial staff, such as journalists and picture editors, to develop the photographic requirements for a story. • Facilitate relevant administrative arrangements, such as timing, press passes, transport and access to restricted areas, venues and events. • Handle all business activities, including establishing and maintaining contacts. • Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge about current news stories and any specialist areas. Show less



Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Project Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  I assisted in the closing and post-closing processes for numerous large and mid-sized business transactions in the private sector, which included but wasn't limited to reviewing various legal agreements, reviewing & coordinating the transmittal of collateral documents, and reviewing & filing intellectual property documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States Copyright Office (USCO). Working primarily in the Commercial Finance practice area, I communicated internally and externally with a variety of other legal professionals to ensure that any and all projects were completed with professional aplomb. Show less

• S.A.S. Legal Administrative Assistant

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  "S.A.S." stands for "Special Assignments Secretary". At Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, I embarked on new professional adventures on a daily basis; I floated through various departments that specialize in specific areas of law (Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Tax, Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial Finance, Public Finance, Intellectual Property, Healthcare, and Financial Services). One day, for example, I'd work in Trusts and Estates, while the next day I'd work in Tax, and the day after next I'd work in Litigation. I was responsible for augmenting each legal team's success via ensuring schedules are kept current; helping to draft, edit, proofread, & revise legal documentation & correspondence; dazzling the Firm's clientele with prompt professionalism; organizing & coordinating events; volunteering at Firm sponsored legal clinics & activities; complying with audit requests; and coordinating billing, timekeeping, & various other responsibilities for attorneys, paralegals, and other assistants. Show less



Wilbur Wright College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal Studies Graduate (ABA Approved Program)

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  I completed Wilbur Wright's American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program as of January 2018, and as of December 2019 I've graduated with my Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies. My education has cemented strong foundation in the art and skill set of becoming a top paralegal. I have learned the essentials of how to navigate the various levels of both U.S. federal & Illinois court systems; the proper methods of drafting court documents, & the correct locations to file them; the best ways to prepare, conduct, & follow through with client interviews in a legal context; case law, state Constitutions, and statutes pertaining to Illinois; and the procedures involved in the service of process. I've taken a variety of courses, including the following: Business 240: Computers in the Law Office, Fall 2019 Business 220: Criminal Law for the Paralegal, Fall 2019 Business 225: Legal Research and Writing II, Spring 2019 Business 224: Wills, Trusts, and Probate, Spring 2019 Business 150: Legal Research and Writing I, Spring 2019 Business 223: Tort Law for the Paralegal, Fall 2018 Business 219: Real Estate Law for the Paralegal, Fall 2018 Business 238: Legal Ethics for the Paralegal, Summer 2018 Business 222: Business Law for the Paralegal, Summer 2018 Business 149: Family Law for Paralegals, Spring 2018 Business 148: Civil Litigation, Spring 2018 Business 147: Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Spring 2018 Show less



CVS Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Pharmacy Technician

  • Jul 2015 - May 2018

  My former pharmacy supervisor at CVS Pharmacy promoted me to Lead Pharmacy Technician. I assisted my supervisor by overseeing daily operations, including but not limited to establishing work schedules, developing comprehensive action plans to improve work productivity/morale, and facilitating meetings with staff to assess work performance & concerns. Since I became the Lead Technician, my pharmacy became the top ranked pharmacy in my district, the second highest ranked pharmacy in the region, and ranked in the top forty pharmacies out of 68,000 locations in the company. My responsibilities also encompassed the following:• Facilitated discussion(s) pertaining to inventory, work productivity, business relations, and customer relations.• Acted as the intermediary between the pharmacist(s), technicians, pharmacy service associates, outside vendors, and customer clientele.• Created, implemented, and supervised training activities for pharmacy student interns and new employees throughout the entire district.• Advertised merchandise and services provided at CVS & its competitors.• Developed and implemented strategies/action plans to increase productivity/sales/customer service.• Supervised and performed maintenance of medication, electronic devices/equipment, and dispensing supplies.• Spearheaded the implementation of innovative pharmaceutical procedures.• Managed pharmacy supply chain which includes coordinating supply and demand, placing orders, stocking shelves, performing inventory maintenance, and producing out of stock reports, ultimately increasing productivity, sales, and customer service. • Maximized company profits while minimizing losses via critical assessments of pharmacy products & related documentation. Show less

• Certified Pharmacy Technician/Inventory Specialist

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2015

  As a pharmacy technician & inventory specialist, my management of various pharmaceuticals, drugs, supplies, & related documentation have garnered hundreds of thousands of dollars for CVS Health. I multitasked on a daily basis, analyzing profits & loss reports while communicating with pharmaceutical vendors, discussing patient therapy with other health professionals, and preparing medications to dispense. Working at multiple locations in Chicago's South Side, West Loop, and North Side has not only enabled me to establish strong professional connections within the company but also has bolstered my ability to connect with individuals from any and all professional & socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition, I had the following responsibilities:• Acted as the liaison between doctors, health insurance providers, and pharmacies to streamline customer service, and provide support for any additional inquiries.• Performed personalized consultation duties with patients on filled prescriptions, additional services, and therapies.• Generated and maintained reports and records of medical, medicinal, pharmaceutical, and retail-related information.• Provided English-Spanish translation services between customers and employees. Show less



Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN)

• Greater Chicago Area

• Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  The Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN) is an education and advocacy network that works to advance peace, justice and human rights in Latin America and the United States. An interfaith network of individuals and communities, CRLN equips and mobilizes religious leaders, communities and individuals to work together for the respect of human dignity and empowerment of all peoples. Interning with CRLN helped me to develop a keen sense of social awareness & the professional skills vital to a successful organization. As an intern, I took on an assortment of responsibilities: • Advocate for human, political, & social rights on the behalf of political dissenters & nonviolent social activists throughout the U.S. & Latin America; • Research social and political movements and related key individuals to locate potential leads/resources for advocacy and activism; • Initiate relationships between CRLN and leading domestic and international political figures via phone, fax, e-mail, & social networking; • Assisted in the coordination and management of CRLN-related events.; • Gather and disseminate information via public outreach and the written word. Show less



Panama World Trade & Investment Foundation (PWTIF)

• Greater Chicago Area, Panama

• Writer, Student Ambassador, Intern

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2010

  PWTIF is an independent multinational global trade and investment conglomerate focusing on commercial development throughout the Americas, the Caribbean, and the African continent. PWTIF empowered me to: • Attend board meetings and conferences to develop angles for articles pertaining to PWTIF. • Edit and publish news articles for PWTIF (now based in Punta Pacifica, Panama) • Establish and develop business relationships with various 3rd party entities, vendors, and potential partners Show less