Education & Experience
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am writing in hopes of being considered for any vacancy you may have now or in the near future. My enthusiasm, previous experience in management and strong academic background will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your company.
As noted on my resume, I am highly skilled in performing all kinds of managerial and secretarial tasks for the supervisory and managerial positions. In addition, I am well versed in greeting customers, typing cover letters, taking minutes of meetings and replying phone calls and emails. As required, I also have a demonstrated ability to assist the attorney with completing and editing documents, categorizing and handling transaction “closings” and document productions for litigation. My detail orientated nature enables me to locate errors and correct promptly.
Most importantly, I am a professional communicator, deadline oriented, familiar with legal terminology and several different areas of civil law such as; Housing, Landlord/Tenant, Pro Se Custody and Divorce, Expunctions, Domestic Violence, Exemptions and Small Claims and Small Claims appeals. I am also skilled in using Microsoft Office applications. Besides regular tasks, I am also competent in using all kinds of office equipment such as copy machine, fax and telephone.
My salary requirement is in the $30,000 - $50,000 range as I do have an AAS in Paralegal Studies and am certified with the NC State Bar Association, I am also a Notary Public for the state of North Carolina and I have a BS Degree in Criminal Justice. However, my salary is negotiable based on the overall compensation package.
I have enclosed my resume for your consideration, and would be happy to meet with you in order to discuss this position in detail. Please feel free to contact me by phone at ------------ or by email at ------------. Thank you in advance for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Clarissa M. Reese, NCCP
Enc. Resume
EDUCATION:
High School:
Terry Sanford Sr. High
High School Diploma - Graduated June 11, 1988
College:
AAS Paralegal Studies –
Graduated December 18, 2013, GPA 3.87, Miller-Motte College, Fayetteville, NC
BS in Criminal Justice –
Graduated February 26, 2017, GPA 3.88, Miller-Motte College Online
EMBA -
Jack Welch Management Institute/Strayer University – July 3, 2017-present
Professional Organizations
Student Ambassador 2012-2013
NC Certified Paralegal 2015-present
Criminal Justice/Paralegal Advisory Board at Miller-Motte College, Fayetteville, NC
Toastmasters Secretary and Treasurer
Cumberland County Paralegal Association – 2016
NC Notary Public – 2016-2021
Achievements
Humanitarian Award Winner – Miller-Motte College, 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paralegal - 08/07/2017 – 05/14/2018
Adams, Burge & Boughman, 201 Hay Street, Ste. 103, Fayetteville NC 28302
Vickie L. Burge/Attorney/Supervisor – ------------
Drafting referral letters to treatment facilities for clients.
Communicating with insurance companies, medical providers, adjusters, government agencies and other legal counsel.
Open new client files by sending out letters of representation and requesting medical records and bills from medical providers.
Draft motions.
Schedule appointments for clients and potential clients.
Preparing and drafting documents for Expunctions.
Gather as much information as possible by interviewing the client to determine the need for representation.
Paralegal - 01/28/2015 – 08/04/2017
Legal Aid of NC, 327 Dick Street, Ste. 103, Fayetteville NC 28301
Andre Brown/Managing Attorney/Supervisor – ------------
Drafting referral letters to treatment facilities for clients.
Communicating with insurance companies, DA office and other law enforcement agencies regarding client cases.
Open new client files by gathering intake information
Draft motions
Schedule appointments for clients and potential clients.
Preparing and drafting documents for Expunctions and exemptions
Negotiate with Housing agencies and other agencies to assist client with evictions.
Gather as much information as possible by interviewing the client to determine the need for representation.
Manage the office by keeping it clean, ordering needed supplies, answering all phone calls, taking messages and responding to messages as well as running errands for attorney.
Paralegal/Office Manager – 11/29/2013 – 12/31/2014 Stokes Law Firm, 200 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Stephen C. Stokes – ------------
Open by turning off the alarm and turning on all the lights in the building and starting up all computers, copiers and postage machines.
Download data from NCID to create the marketing letters, refill postage machine, order advertising envelopes.
Create the same day matrix that details what is to happen the following day in court. Prepare attorney calendar of events and a contact list of clients going into court.
Drafting and mailing new court date and disposition letters to clients.
Drafting referral letters to treatment facilities for clients.
Communicating with insurance companies, DA office and other law enforcement agencies regarding client cases.
Open new client files by taking the client information and entering it into the time matters and office matrix, calling the client to ensure their information is correct if they were appointed.
Give quotes for the traffic clients and assist clients in filling out the intake form, service agreement and waiver of appearance in court.
Collect legal fees and give receipts and copies.
Create a pull-up sheet for cases going to court before the court date. Fax shuck pull-up to clerk’s office.
Draft motions to continue, strike call and fail and bond forfeitures for both District and Superior Court matters.
Draft bond reduction motions for clients in jail.
Schedule appointments for clients and potential clients.
Draft and submit look-ups for potential clients with no charges showing in AOC.
Prepare time and expense report and fee apps for court appointed clients.
Prepare Superior Court cases for Admin. Week and Plea Hearings and Federal Court cases as well.
Preparing and drafting documents for Expunctions.
Review plea transcripts for preparation for drafting fee apps.
Gather as much information as possible by interviewing the client to determine the need for representation.
Manage the office by keeping it clean, ordering needed supplies, answering all phone calls, taking messages and responding to messages as well as running errands for attorney.
Cumberland County Public Defender’s Office Oct. 2013-Dec.2014
Intern
Research and ensure confidentiality of all documents or conversations related to client's care.
Attend and participate in court hearings and other related meetings.
Utilized the Automated Criminal Information System (ACIS),
Creating new file folders, file, answer phones, and send email using Outlook software.
Security Officer – Allied Barton Security/ Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC 12/2011- 2/2013
------------, Lt. Beata Dufresne,
Base Operator/Dispatcher. To ensure that officers respond to the various calls for security support. Monitor the cameras, radios and phones. Keep an electronic blotter of all shift activities.
Building/ Shift Manager – Cadillac Sweepstakes, Sanford, NC, 10/2009-10/2011
------------ Jonathan Keith, Supervise the activities of the store. Ensure customer service and safety while in the store and on the premises. To hire, train and supervise staff
Bus Operator - City of Fayetteville/Fayetteville Area System of Transit Fayetteville, NC, 09/08/2009-03/01/2011, ------------ Wendy Nunnery
To provide transport of citizens of Fayetteville and the general public; to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair to assigned vehicles; and to provide staff support to the Transit Department. Drive and maintain a transit route and schedule; transport passengers along route; assist passengers in loading and unloading as needed; operate specialized loading and unloading equipment to assist wheelchair passengers.
Substitute Teacher/Bus Driver -Ramsey Street Alternative School, Fayetteville, NC 28311
------------ Roger McCoy /- Feb 08 to Sept. 2009
Teaches 8th grade Careers course and 7th grade Keyboarding class to Middle School students placed in an alternative school setting for displaying at risk behavior in their mainstream school.
Community Support Paraprofessional - Jul 2007 to Feb 08 - Great Expectations Mental
Health Services, Fayetteville, NC/Cindy Burrell
Provide behavior management intervention, mentoring, life skill instruction, transportation, and positive coaching to children and their families for participation in academic, social, recreational and vocational activities.
Community Support Associate Professional - 7/2006 - 6/2007 Jackson County Psychological
Services, Sylva, NC/Dr. Raymond Turpin/------------
Assist families with mental health and developmental disabilities in connecting to community support to assist them in relating to daily endeavors. Gathers and assesses information on a consistent basis about the child to recommend a resolution that is in the child's best interest.
Residential Treatment Supervisor/Qualified Professional - 5/2004 - 7/2006 The Children's
Home Inc., Franklin, NC/Kevin Inabinet
Assist clients with mental health disabilities to obtain and learn social skills assisting them in coping with daily encounters at the Family Restoration Program. Interview, hire and train staff, submit payroll, and create schedules. Supervise the delivery of residential services in group, individual and family modalities. Provide staff supervision.
Habilitation Technician - 10/2003 - 5/2006 Carolina Habilitation Services, Cullowhee,
NC/Eva Jimison
Assist families with mental health disabilities obtain and utilize community supports for daily needs learning social skills to assist them in coping with daily encounters.
Youth Program Assistant III - 8/2000 - 4/2002 Meridian Behavioral Health, Sylva,
NC/Jill McCoy
Provide staff and program supervision in the direct care of children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting. Hires, conducts orientation, and trains staff to ensure coverage of facilities.
Establish staff schedules, monitor and develop supportive documents of staff costs. Ensure the development of program protocols. Supervises staff discharge of duties and in staff/client interaction.
Correctional Officer: 10/1999-2/2001 NC Dept of Corrections
Provide supervision to inmates in medium and minimum custody prison setting.
Residential Technician - 6/1989 - 10/1995 About Me Inc., Fayetteville, NC/Brenda McLaughlin/
Provide direct care to children and adolescents in a group home setting.
Assist residents in the development of personal care and hygiene habits. Respect Client's rights. Assist the group home administration in maintaining program standards required by the Department of Social Services, MH/DD.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Community Support Services training, Diagnostic Assessment training,
Person-centered thinking/Person centered planning, at Behavior Science Center,
University of North Carolina, completed Aug 2006.
Preventative Intervention Course, completed Jul 1989, certification renewed annually,
Walker Spivey Alternative School, Cumberland County School
National Crisis Intervention classes, Certification renewed 2011.
CPR, First Aid /AED Instructor Training, from Oct 2000 thru Dec 2000, Asheville-Mountain
Area, American Red Cross
Court Appointed Special Advocate Course, Feb 08 through Mar 08
Sworn in as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Cumberland County Family Court,
North Carolina Division of Court received Certification from NC Administrative Office of the Court for Guardian Ad Litem.
Basic Correctional Officer Training, Jan 2000 through Mar 2000
Effective Supervisor's Training, Asheville Convention Center, completed Oct 2005.
Substance Abuse, Client Specific Disability training, at Children's Home Leadership
Development Center, Winston Salem, from Nov - Dec 2005
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training, Smokey Mountain Mental Health Center, completed Jul 2004.
Unarmed Security Officer Training, Oct-2011
CPR Renewed Dec. 2011
God's New Anointed Outreach Ministries
Minister
Choir Director
Sunday School Teacher
Youth Director
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am writing in hopes of being considered for any vacancy you may have now or in the near future. My enthusiasm, previous experience in management and strong academic background will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your company.
As noted on my resume, I am highly skilled in performing all kinds of managerial and secretarial tasks for the supervisory and managerial positions. In addition, I am well versed in greeting customers, typing cover letters, taking minutes of meetings and replying phone calls and emails. As required, I also have a demonstrated ability to assist the attorney with completing and editing documents, categorizing and handling transaction “closings” and document productions for litigation. My detail orientated nature enables me to locate errors and correct promptly.
Most importantly, I am a professional communicator, deadline oriented, familiar with legal terminology and several different areas of civil law such as; Housing, Landlord/Tenant, Pro Se Custody and Divorce, Expunctions, Domestic Violence, Exemptions and Small Claims and Small Claims appeals. I am also skilled in using Microsoft Office applications. Besides regular tasks, I am also competent in using all kinds of office equipment such as copy machine, fax and telephone.
My salary requirement is in the $30,000 - $50,000 range as I do have an AAS in Paralegal Studies and am certified with the NC State Bar Association, I am also a Notary Public for the state of North Carolina and I have a BS Degree in Criminal Justice. However, my salary is negotiable based on the overall compensation package.
I have enclosed my resume for your consideration, and would be happy to meet with you in order to discuss this position in detail. Please feel free to contact me by phone at ------------ or by email at ------------. Thank you in advance for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Clarissa M. Reese, NCCP
Enc. Resume
EDUCATION:
High School:
Terry Sanford Sr. High
High School Diploma - Graduated June 11, 1988
College:
AAS Paralegal Studies –
Graduated December 18, 2013, GPA 3.87, Miller-Motte College, Fayetteville, NC
BS in Criminal Justice –
Graduated February 26, 2017, GPA 3.88, Miller-Motte College Online
EMBA -
Jack Welch Management Institute/Strayer University – July 3, 2017-present
Professional Organizations
Student Ambassador 2012-2013
NC Certified Paralegal 2015-present
Criminal Justice/Paralegal Advisory Board at Miller-Motte College, Fayetteville, NC
Toastmasters Secretary and Treasurer
Cumberland County Paralegal Association – 2016
NC Notary Public – 2016-2021
Achievements
Humanitarian Award Winner – Miller-Motte College, 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paralegal - 08/07/2017 – 05/14/2018
Adams, Burge & Boughman, 201 Hay Street, Ste. 103, Fayetteville NC 28302
Vickie L. Burge/Attorney/Supervisor – ------------
Drafting referral letters to treatment facilities for clients.
Communicating with insurance companies, medical providers, adjusters, government agencies and other legal counsel.
Open new client files by sending out letters of representation and requesting medical records and bills from medical providers.
Draft motions.
Schedule appointments for clients and potential clients.
Preparing and drafting documents for Expunctions.
Gather as much information as possible by interviewing the client to determine the need for representation.
Paralegal - 01/28/2015 – 08/04/2017
Legal Aid of NC, 327 Dick Street, Ste. 103, Fayetteville NC 28301
Andre Brown/Managing Attorney/Supervisor – ------------
Drafting referral letters to treatment facilities for clients.
Communicating with insurance companies, DA office and other law enforcement agencies regarding client cases.
Open new client files by gathering intake information
Draft motions
Schedule appointments for clients and potential clients.
Preparing and drafting documents for Expunctions and exemptions
Negotiate with Housing agencies and other agencies to assist client with evictions.
Gather as much information as possible by interviewing the client to determine the need for representation.
Manage the office by keeping it clean, ordering needed supplies, answering all phone calls, taking messages and responding to messages as well as running errands for attorney.
Paralegal/Office Manager – 11/29/2013 – 12/31/2014 Stokes Law Firm, 200 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Stephen C. Stokes – ------------
Open by turning off the alarm and turning on all the lights in the building and starting up all computers, copiers and postage machines.
Download data from NCID to create the marketing letters, refill postage machine, order advertising envelopes.
Create the same day matrix that details what is to happen the following day in court. Prepare attorney calendar of events and a contact list of clients going into court.
Drafting and mailing new court date and disposition letters to clients.
Drafting referral letters to treatment facilities for clients.
Communicating with insurance companies, DA office and other law enforcement agencies regarding client cases.
Open new client files by taking the client information and entering it into the time matters and office matrix, calling the client to ensure their information is correct if they were appointed.
Give quotes for the traffic clients and assist clients in filling out the intake form, service agreement and waiver of appearance in court.
Collect legal fees and give receipts and copies.
Create a pull-up sheet for cases going to court before the court date. Fax shuck pull-up to clerk’s office.
Draft motions to continue, strike call and fail and bond forfeitures for both District and Superior Court matters.
Draft bond reduction motions for clients in jail.
Schedule appointments for clients and potential clients.
Draft and submit look-ups for potential clients with no charges showing in AOC.
Prepare time and expense report and fee apps for court appointed clients.
Prepare Superior Court cases for Admin. Week and Plea Hearings and Federal Court cases as well.
Preparing and drafting documents for Expunctions.
Review plea transcripts for preparation for drafting fee apps.
Gather as much information as possible by interviewing the client to determine the need for representation.
Manage the office by keeping it clean, ordering needed supplies, answering all phone calls, taking messages and responding to messages as well as running errands for attorney.
Cumberland County Public Defender’s Office Oct. 2013-Dec.2014
Intern
Research and ensure confidentiality of all documents or conversations related to client's care.
Attend and participate in court hearings and other related meetings.
Utilized the Automated Criminal Information System (ACIS),
Creating new file folders, file, answer phones, and send email using Outlook software.
Security Officer – Allied Barton Security/ Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC 12/2011- 2/2013
------------, Lt. Beata Dufresne,
Base Operator/Dispatcher. To ensure that officers respond to the various calls for security support. Monitor the cameras, radios and phones. Keep an electronic blotter of all shift activities.
Building/ Shift Manager – Cadillac Sweepstakes, Sanford, NC, 10/2009-10/2011
------------ Jonathan Keith, Supervise the activities of the store. Ensure customer service and safety while in the store and on the premises. To hire, train and supervise staff
Bus Operator - City of Fayetteville/Fayetteville Area System of Transit Fayetteville, NC, 09/08/2009-03/01/2011, ------------ Wendy Nunnery
To provide transport of citizens of Fayetteville and the general public; to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair to assigned vehicles; and to provide staff support to the Transit Department. Drive and maintain a transit route and schedule; transport passengers along route; assist passengers in loading and unloading as needed; operate specialized loading and unloading equipment to assist wheelchair passengers.
Substitute Teacher/Bus Driver -Ramsey Street Alternative School, Fayetteville, NC 28311
------------ Roger McCoy /- Feb 08 to Sept. 2009
Teaches 8th grade Careers course and 7th grade Keyboarding class to Middle School students placed in an alternative school setting for displaying at risk behavior in their mainstream school.
Community Support Paraprofessional - Jul 2007 to Feb 08 - Great Expectations Mental
Health Services, Fayetteville, NC/Cindy Burrell
Provide behavior management intervention, mentoring, life skill instruction, transportation, and positive coaching to children and their families for participation in academic, social, recreational and vocational activities.
Community Support Associate Professional - 7/2006 - 6/2007 Jackson County Psychological
Services, Sylva, NC/Dr. Raymond Turpin/------------
Assist families with mental health and developmental disabilities in connecting to community support to assist them in relating to daily endeavors. Gathers and assesses information on a consistent basis about the child to recommend a resolution that is in the child's best interest.
Residential Treatment Supervisor/Qualified Professional - 5/2004 - 7/2006 The Children's
Home Inc., Franklin, NC/Kevin Inabinet
Assist clients with mental health disabilities to obtain and learn social skills assisting them in coping with daily encounters at the Family Restoration Program. Interview, hire and train staff, submit payroll, and create schedules. Supervise the delivery of residential services in group, individual and family modalities. Provide staff supervision.
Habilitation Technician - 10/2003 - 5/2006 Carolina Habilitation Services, Cullowhee,
NC/Eva Jimison
Assist families with mental health disabilities obtain and utilize community supports for daily needs learning social skills to assist them in coping with daily encounters.
Youth Program Assistant III - 8/2000 - 4/2002 Meridian Behavioral Health, Sylva,
NC/Jill McCoy
Provide staff and program supervision in the direct care of children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting. Hires, conducts orientation, and trains staff to ensure coverage of facilities.
Establish staff schedules, monitor and develop supportive documents of staff costs. Ensure the development of program protocols. Supervises staff discharge of duties and in staff/client interaction.
Correctional Officer: 10/1999-2/2001 NC Dept of Corrections
Provide supervision to inmates in medium and minimum custody prison setting.
Residential Technician - 6/1989 - 10/1995 About Me Inc., Fayetteville, NC/Brenda McLaughlin/
Provide direct care to children and adolescents in a group home setting.
Assist residents in the development of personal care and hygiene habits. Respect Client's rights. Assist the group home administration in maintaining program standards required by the Department of Social Services, MH/DD.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Community Support Services training, Diagnostic Assessment training,
Person-centered thinking/Person centered planning, at Behavior Science Center,
University of North Carolina, completed Aug 2006.
Preventative Intervention Course, completed Jul 1989, certification renewed annually,
Walker Spivey Alternative School, Cumberland County School
National Crisis Intervention classes, Certification renewed 2011.
CPR, First Aid /AED Instructor Training, from Oct 2000 thru Dec 2000, Asheville-Mountain
Area, American Red Cross
Court Appointed Special Advocate Course, Feb 08 through Mar 08
Sworn in as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Cumberland County Family Court,
North Carolina Division of Court received Certification from NC Administrative Office of the Court for Guardian Ad Litem.
Basic Correctional Officer Training, Jan 2000 through Mar 2000
Effective Supervisor's Training, Asheville Convention Center, completed Oct 2005.
Substance Abuse, Client Specific Disability training, at Children's Home Leadership
Development Center, Winston Salem, from Nov - Dec 2005
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training, Smokey Mountain Mental Health Center, completed Jul 2004.
Unarmed Security Officer Training, Oct-2011
CPR Renewed Dec. 2011
God's New Anointed Outreach Ministries
Minister
Choir Director
Sunday School Teacher
Youth Director