Alexander Creese's Resume
Alexander Creese
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic Honors
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2011-2016
Summa Cum Laude
Top 5% in the Class of 2016
Dean’s List Fall 2011-Spring 2016
3.7 Cumulative Grade Point Average
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate-ABA Certified 2018-2019
3.96 GPA
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
PLS 211: Legal Research and Writing II Spring 2019
• Located legal authorities and applied case law, regulations, statutes, and others to fact patterns
• Drafted memoranda and briefs using the proper legal citation format
• Used Westlaw and became proficient in legal research using various online tools
PLS 311: Litigation II Spring 2019
• Drafted sample pleadings and motions
• Received hands-on discovery training
• Understood the Rules of Civil Procedure; drafted and analyzed pre-trial processes and preparation
PSC 472: Civil Liberties Spring 2013
• Examined the fundamental rights guaranteed by the American Constitution
• Emphasis on religious, expressive, racial, judicial, personal, and private
liberties/rights
• Analyzed key Supreme Court decisions and their impact on American jurisprudence
INTERNSHIPS
Office of the Attorney General, McGrath Judicial Complex, Wakefield, RI May-August 2019
Intern
• Afforded the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day operations of the Office
• Assisted and learned paralegal skills from several experienced paralegals
• Gained experience working in a fast-paced legal environment
South County History Center, Kingston RI September-December 2017
Intern
• Worked with the Center’s curator to archive and preserve historical items
• Committed extensive research into Southern Rhode Island’s history and publically presented findings
EMPLOYMENT
Staples, Inc.-North Kingstown, RI
Sales Associate/Cashier/Customer Service November 2016-April 2017
• Exclusively entrusted to manage the cash register and conclude every retail transaction
• Increased profits by building customer loyalty and selling weekly specials and warranties
• Helped customers locate items, as well as resolve billing disputes
University of Rhode Island-Media Resource Center, Kingston, RI
Desk Clerk/Media Consultant May 2015-February 2016
• Managed video library and organized video library of over 7,000 DVDs and VHS tapes
• Answered questions and offered appropriate media recommendations
• Analyzed databases (Alma and University) to ensure the accuracy of the system
SKILLS
Legal
Research and legal writing, drafting case briefs and memoranda, litigation, knowledge of contract law, Westlaw
Interpersonal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Experience interacting directly with the general public
Alexander Creese
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Cell Phone: ------------
ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic Honors
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2011-2016
Summa Cum Laude
Top 5% in the Class of 2016
Dean’s List Fall 2011-Spring 2016
3.7 Cumulative Grade Point Average
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate-ABA Certified 2018-2019
3.96 GPA
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
PLS 211: Legal Research and Writing II Spring 2019
• Located legal authorities and applied case law, regulations, statutes, and others to fact patterns
• Drafted memoranda and briefs using the proper legal citation format
• Used Westlaw and became proficient in legal research using various online tools
PLS 311: Litigation II Spring 2019
• Drafted sample pleadings and motions
• Received hands-on discovery training
• Understood the Rules of Civil Procedure; drafted and analyzed pre-trial processes and preparation
PSC 472: Civil Liberties Spring 2013
• Examined the fundamental rights guaranteed by the American Constitution
• Emphasis on religious, expressive, racial, judicial, personal, and private
liberties/rights
• Analyzed key Supreme Court decisions and their impact on American jurisprudence
INTERNSHIPS
Office of the Attorney General, McGrath Judicial Complex, Wakefield, RI May-August 2019
Intern
• Afforded the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day operations of the Office
• Assisted and learned paralegal skills from several experienced paralegals
• Gained experience working in a fast-paced legal environment
South County History Center, Kingston RI September-December 2017
Intern
• Worked with the Center’s curator to archive and preserve historical items
• Committed extensive research into Southern Rhode Island’s history and publically presented findings
EMPLOYMENT
Staples, Inc.-North Kingstown, RI
Sales Associate/Cashier/Customer Service November 2016-April 2017
• Exclusively entrusted to manage the cash register and conclude every retail transaction
• Increased profits by building customer loyalty and selling weekly specials and warranties
• Helped customers locate items, as well as resolve billing disputes
University of Rhode Island-Media Resource Center, Kingston, RI
Desk Clerk/Media Consultant May 2015-February 2016
• Managed video library and organized video library of over 7,000 DVDs and VHS tapes
• Answered questions and offered appropriate media recommendations
• Analyzed databases (Alma and University) to ensure the accuracy of the system
SKILLS
Legal
Research and legal writing, drafting case briefs and memoranda, litigation, knowledge of contract law, Westlaw
Interpersonal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Experience interacting directly with the general public