career profile

 

strong legal acumen gained as a paralegal student and knowledge of the duties of legal support professionals with customer and leadership expertise. broad knowledge of state and local law including statutes, regulations, and legal doctrines. able to magnify the benefit of mutual relationships with professionals within a multi-level organization. qualified leader quickly promoted through progressive career because of strong ability to produce results individual and as part of a team. excellent communicator; demonstrated expertise in verbal and written formats. technical competencies include microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint. type 00 wpm.

 

customer service / paralegal studies / real estate / personnel management

money transactions / public relations

education

 

paralegal certification, brooklyn college, new york city, ny, 2008

real estate sales license, new york real estate institute, new york city, ny, 2007

fashion institute, new york city, ny, 2004

pursued associates degree, normandale community college, bloomington, mn, 2001-2002

professional experience

 

lace 2, nyc, ny, 2007 - present

waitress/host

-         prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.

-         present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items; make recommendations.

-         remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.

-         check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

-         collect payments from customers and clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.

-         describe and recommend wines to customers.

-         escort customers to their tables.

-         explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.

gossip restaurant and bar, mellville, ny, 2004 - 2007

waitress/bartender

-         mixed ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks. brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.

-         checked patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.

-         served food or beverages to patrons, and served specialty dishes at tables as required.

-         stocked service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.

-         took orders from patrons for food or beverages, memorized orders, or entered orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.

dental health center laboratories, stanley, wi, 1998-2003

public relations

-         developed and maintained the company's corporate image and identity, including the use of logos and signage.

-         engaged in promoting or creating good will for the organization by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media to attract new clients.

additional experience as a nanny, 1997