Professional Experience
Office of the State Attorney, Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit
Paralegal/Certified Legal Intern •February 2023 - Present
- Reviewed charging documents, organized pre-filing interviews, negotiated plea offers, and prepared discovery for misdemeanor cases, facilitating the timely resolution of complex legal issues, reducing resolution time by 15%
- Litigated on behalf of the State in court proceedings, including first appearances, depositions, and motion hearings, and trials obtaining favorable rulings in 95% of cases
- Collaborated directly with attorneys and law enforcement, assisting with tasks and projects
- Prepared legal research on investigations, while handling highly confidential information in dozens of cases
WMU Cooley Debt Relief Clinic
Law Student Intern •January 2022 - April 2022
- Interviewed current and prospective clients to determine the best course for debt relief – payment negotiations, settlement agreements, Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Documented and simplified 100+ client records in Clio, reducing average processing time by 25% and eliminating errors by 90%
- Performed in-depth analysis of client concerns and legal requirements to develop tailored solutions; achieved 98% client satisfaction rating in 4 months
Marxent Labs
Production Support Lead •September 2017 - August 2018
- Streamlined the production process for VR servers by introducing automation tools and reducing production time by 50% while increasing total output by 25% in just 3 months
- Created and implemented a comprehensive system of metrics and KPIs for the support team; decreased resolution time by 40% and improved customer satisfaction by 25%
- Championed project alignment by translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa; modernized communication channels and decreased project delivery time by 20%
- Facilitated client discussions to define project scope and client needs (Project management)
ComNet Software, a SITA Company
Service Desk Operator •February 2014 - September 2017
- Led on-site installation, testing, and modification of software and hardware for 10+ clients in the transportation industry; reduced system downtime by 50% and enhanced productivity by 30%
- Monitored and resolved system issues for 50+ clients by implementing a real-time monitoring system that increased system up time by 20%; saved clients $1M+ in lost revenue
- Responded to 100+ inbound customer inquiries daily and maintained a 90% customer satisfaction score; improved retention rate by 15% via personalized customer service
- Monitored computer server systems for faults in a 24/7 environment. Queried SQL databases to research issues
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
•September 2011 - February 2014
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify issues in client systems; implemented a customized solution that cut resolution time by 40%
- Revamped technical documentation for the company technical support staff, reducing customer wait time by 20% and increasing client satisfaction by 30%
- Achieved record-breaking KPIs in the first year of joining the team, setting a new high bar for performance and being recognized with a promotion