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~ objective ~

 

hard-working and ambitious paralegal candidate eager to contribute comprehensive legal knowledge as well as dynamic technical acumen, a degree in criminal justice, and strong administrative talents toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing results.

 

 

~ professional experience ~

 

i-lead, (community-based non-profit school), 2006 to present

intern / student

         apply dynamic investigative talents to collect and review town and county budgets and charters for chester education project; compile statistics to illustrate how chester compares to remainder of delaware county and state of pennsylvania.

         resourcefully gather data to assess how cost of insurance affects small non-profit organizations as opposed to larger corporations.

 

janney montgomery scott, llc, philadelphia, pa, 1995 to 2004

hardware/software installation technician        (1997 to 2004)

         promoted from role as dividend clerk and proxy manager (1995 to 1997) based on exceptional dedication, performance and results.

         proactively assisted is department in installing, configuring, and maintaining computers for financial consultants, support staff and operations personnel.

         leveraged exemplary troubleshooting expertise to resolve staff issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity.

 

earlier experience includes role as security guard, foulke associates, media, pa, 1993 to 1994.

 

 

~ education ~

 

paralegal studies certificate (in progress), delaware county community college, 2007 to present

 

harcum college, bryn mawr, pa, graduated 2006   

associate s degree in criminal justice (graduated with honors, gpa 3.72)

key studies:  introduction to criminal justice, american court systems, juvenile delinquency & justice, punishment & corrections, introduction to psychology, policing & police practices, principles of investigation, criminal law & procedure, legal research, torts

 

bachelor of arts degree in history, moravian college, bethlehem, pa, graduated 1993

 

~ computer skills ~

 

microsoft office suite (word, excel, outlook); microsoft sna client; thompson financial ilx and betalink; morningstar; bloomberg; cda wiesenberger hysales; ghost

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

i bring to you a degree in criminal justice, a paralegal certificate in progress, and significant information technology expertise gained from 9+ years in the securities and financial services industry.  i also possess proven skills in areas such as technical support, information systems security, and conducting research. to complement these qualifications, i offer strong critical thinking talents, first-rate communication skills, and solid organizational abilities which are paramount as a <insert job title/position>.

 

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated and versatile professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, resourcefulness, and initiative. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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