Advanced Certified Paralegal

• Mar 2020 - Present

Certified Paralegal/Risk Analyst

• Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

Human Resources Responsible for creating travel arrangements (flights, transportation, and hotel) for managers in training; compiling and sending out tenure recognition; issuing gift cards for employee contest winners at the restaurant level; receptionist (answering/transferring phone); and entering recruiting and benefit invoices into the accounts payable system. Certified Paralegal Supports General Counsel in handling subpoenas and assists with other legal documents. Performs administrative and clerical tasks as well as legal research (West Law). Monitors corporate contracts and submits legal invoices into accounts payable system. Assists Licensing Manager with business, alcohol, health, and other permits/licences to ensure the restaurants abide by state laws. Assisted General Counsel and Finance with tracking and obtaining documents for the Ordinary Course Professionals during Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Researched various claims that were filed to help determine what is truly owed to the creditor. Risk Management Assesses and identifies potential risks that could hinder the reputation, stability, safety, and economic profitability of the organization. Investigates and monitors Workman's Compensation claims and General Liability claims by working with insurance adjusters. Helps implement solutions and plans. Monitors health department and Ecosure inspections; which assists Operations in restaurant maintenance and cleanliness. Accounting Researched incorrect charges that occurred to guest’s credit/debit card transactions at the store level in order to evaluate if tip inflation was occurring. Initiated charges and refunds to guest accounts using the Bank of America Merchant Services system. Show less

Paralegal

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

As a paralegal, I have experience drafting Internal Revenue Service installment agreement proposals, drafting professional letters, and emails. I can efficiently handle detailed work, answering client questions, and provide information to keep enrolled agent’s time focused on productive issues. Effective verbal communication skills gained with the ability to work in a fast paced work environment. As a paralegal, I have experience drafting Internal Revenue Service installment agreement proposals, drafting professional letters, and emails. I can efficiently handle detailed work, answering client questions, and provide information to keep enrolled agent’s time focused on productive issues. Effective verbal communication skills gained with the ability to work in a fast paced work environment.

Leasing Administrator

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

Regulated sales tax, managed insurance reconciliations, adjusted contracts and invoices,and helped with receptionist duties. Asssited with Accounts Payable duties and renewed and terminated customer contracts.

Contract Billing Specialist

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

Provided excellent customer service, investigated and solved customer issues, and trained new employees on company policies for position.

Shift Manager

• Jul 2003 - Dec 2010

Monitored restaurant sales, assisted with catering, provided employee training and development, monitored sales and labor costs, and provided passionate customer service. Worked in a fast paced environment while maintaining fast and efficient service. Monitored restaurant sales, assisted with catering, provided employee training and development, monitored sales and labor costs, and provided passionate customer service. Worked in a fast paced environment while maintaining fast and efficient service.