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Grace E. Gallagher
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Career Profile: Looking to build a career in event management, event planning, and sales. I am extremely detail oriented, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. I also have the ability to independently plan and direct business affairs in a timely efficient manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Brenner, Monroe, Scott & Anderson, Ltd., Chicago, IL
- February 2017 – July 2019

•Contacted clients, witnesses, experts and counsel, to schedule meetings, depositions, site inspections, etc.
•Drafted and sent out correspondence such as contracts and letters, as well as gathered and arranged materials for depositions, meetings and trials. This included making sure all materials were properly organized, distributed and filed
•Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments at the same time
•Set-up of equipment when needed, and organized equipment rentals for in and out of state use
•Recorded monthly expenses and prepared monthly expense reports

Legal Assistant/Office Manager
Daniel P. Costello & Associates, Chicago, IL
- September 2015 - February 2017

•Maintained entire firm calendar, and did all related scheduling. Also made travel arrangements when needed, and organized all company events
Helped progress cases by contacting clients and adjusters on a regular basis with updates, also drafted and circulated case documents to ensure deadlines were being met
•Organized case files, prepared trial materials, filed documents, paid invoices, and archived closed cases and old case materials
•Completed administrative and office management tasks daily such as answering the phone, greeting clients in the office, and input information into file databases

Event Planner and Marketing Associate
Conference Ventures LLC, Indianapolis, IN
- January 2015 - September 2015
•Able to handle several projects at once in order to organize and plan company events
•Handled incoming correspondence from customers, suppliers and partners in a timely and professional manner
•Responded to customer and client questions all while providing excellent customer service
•Assisted in organizing and planning all company contracted events
•Collaborated with higher-ups regarding event planning, marketing and advertisement strategies

EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN August 2011-December 2014
Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Arts and Sciences
Double Majored in Communications and Culture & Spanish Studies

SKILLS
•Proficient in Microsoft Office and Suite
•Speaks Spanish Conversationally
•Excellent Communication Skills
•Detail Oriented and Organized
•Quick Learner
•Strong Ability to Multitask
•Can Successfully Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
•Excellent Customer Service Skills