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WORK HISTORY:
Sammy G's Typing Service,
Solo Practice - Transcriptionist;
February, 1997 - present
Provide
typing/transcription assistance to individuals and businesses throughout the country; general typing/transcription provided
including, but not limited to, legal transcription, psychiatric assessments and evaluations, interviews and seminars (one
to seven speakers), publishing, resumes, letters, papers, briefs, reports, lengthy projects, medical billing, miscellaneous
financial reports, personal notes and correspondence, detailed multi-party interviews, manuscripts, publications for PDF to
various newspapers, poetry, invitations, menus and more. Including Internet, e-mail, pick up and delivery, telephone contact
with clients, Transcription of audio wav.files. References available.
LAW FIRM - Legal Assistant; 1991-2000
Provide assistance to senior partner within the Litigation Group; specializing in criminal work, liability work and insurance
work, as well as in legal/professional malpractice matters, arbitrations, mediations and divorce proceedings; extensive contact
with clients, attorneys, sheriffs, and courts; drafting of various pleadings, including answers to interrogatories and requests
for production of documents; typing; filing; answering telephones; photocopying; indexing and organizing files; continued
assistance to Commercial Group, assisting as bankruptcy paralegal to prepare computerized bankruptcy petitions (July 10, 1995
– August 11, 2000); provide assistance to partner and associate within the Commercial Group; specializing in foreclosure,
bankruptcy, probate, real estate and commercial workout procedures; provide small claims preparation and assistance to Administration
for collections; provide assistance to other attorneys within firm; extensive contact with clients, attorneys, sheriffs, Registry
of Deeds and courts; draft various pleadings, foreclosure documents, probate documents, bankruptcy petitions and schedules;
typing; filling; answering telephones; photocopying; indexing and organizing files (October 17, 1991 - July 7, 1995).
LAW FIRM - Paralegal; 1990-1991
Collection on consumer and commercial accounts; workout by repayment plan; prepare
various documents for suit; assist attorneys on debt reduction/workout; extensive contact with clients, sheriffs and courts
with regard to cases; draft pleadings and proofs of claims; indexing and organizing files; attend Section 341 meetings; general
secretarial duties.
EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix; Bachelor of Science in Business/Administration
Harcourt Learning Institute; Child Care Management Certificate Program
Casco Bay College, Paralegal Certificate Program
University of Southern Maine, Business Administration Program
Southwest Texas State University, Business Administration
SPECIALIZATIONS:
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Word 2003 (and all versions)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
WAV Pedal/File Transcription (audio equipment)
Adobe Reader
7.0
PageMaker Publisher
E-Mail/Internet Knowledge
Typing 90+ wpm
Registered Notary Public (Maine)
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Maine Childcare Provider License
ORGANIZATIONS:
Member,
Greater Portland Ten Pin Bowling Association
Fundraising Chairperson/Director of the GPTPBA
Secretary, Greater
Portland Ten Pin Bowling Association
President’s Award for Outstanding Director/Officer of the Year
Henry
Kressin Memorial Award for GPTPBA Member of the Year
Member, Windham Childcare Providers Association
Maine Registry
Member of the Maine Roads to Quality: Childcare and Early Education Career Development Center at the Muskie School
Educational
Scholarship Recipient GPTPBA (multiple years)
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