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Greater Denver Area

- Coach various small and mid-size firms in regards to their process optimization needs;- Design and implement new office procedures which results in highly motivated employees, efficiency improvements and cost saving.

- Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, legal correspondence, etc.- Organize and catalogue disclosures- E-filing in state and federal court- Legal and other research- Areas of Law: Business, Collections, Construction Defect, Criminal, Family

Denver Metropolitan Area

- Processed orders for materials, tools and supplies placed by foremen at approximately twenty jobsites;- Established and maintained good vendor relationships to ensure seamless operations from placing the order to receiving it at the jobsite;- Supervised warehouse staff including but not limited to organizing and administering cycle counts;- Supported Accounts Payable department with processing invoices for payment and resolving billing disputes with vendors.

Denver, Co

- Successfully procure and maintain lean inventory levels of approx. 3,000 SKUs for a fast-paced construction supply business;- Establish new receiving procedures and bin locations to ensure correct inventory counts and ease of locating parts;- Conduct research of potential new vendors, compare price and quality, and negotiate contracts to ensure best deals;- Review and control reports regarding best purchase practices, cost analysis and inventory control to optimize operational resources.

Littleton, Co

- Accurately forecasted and planned material needs to ensure a lean warehouse and satisfied customers;- Effectively introduced and streamlined a reorder system by implementing reorder points and maintaining accuracy of reorder points;- Adequately reorganized dead inventory handling to assure a more efficient work structure of the warehouse system;- Improved communication with overseas production plant to ensure on-time delivery of finished products and reduced mishandled orders;- Proactively assisted sales department by implementing new procedures to ensure customer order follow up which resulted in higher inventory turn-over.

Denver, Co

- Effectively managed projects to the fullest satisfaction of all parties involved- Contract reviews to ensure facts are supported and goals are met- Prepared and filed legal documents including pleadings, motions, notices, discovery requests, and disclosure documents- Assisted attorney by obtaining building department records, medical records and other case relevant information- Scheduled client meetings, trial dates, hearings, depositions and calculate and calendar case deadlines- Reviewed, analyzed, organized and summarized medical records including creating medical chronology of all medical treatment- Responsible for client billing process and all bookkeeping tasks including accounts receivable and accounts payable

Denver, Co

- Managed projects and e-discovery including compiling data and preparing summaries, chronologies, reports, spreadsheets, charts, and logs for litigation database- Negotiated vendor contracts and operated as liaison during settlement negotiations;- Analyzed and maintained litigation database including organizing and synthesizing documents and information- Performed investigating and fact finding research using various sources including but not limited to Westlaw, Federal Register, and numerous government agency regulation databanks - Managed calendar and case deadlines for two attorneys using Microsoft Outlook- Conducted e-filing of pleadings in Colorado and Federal Courts using ICCES and CM/ECF Filing- Responsible for client and CJA billing

Greeley, Co

- Drafted pleadings for state and federal court including Complaints, Summons, Case Information Sheets, motions, Initial and Supplemental Disclosures, Subpoenas, Discovery Requests, Writ of Garnishment, affidavits and original correspondence for attorney’s review and signature- Participated in trial preparation including preparing witness exhibit notebooks- Reviewed, organized, cataloged, and bates stamped high volume of documents in preparation for disclosure using Microsoft Excel, Acrobat X Professional and eBates- Performed Legal Research and drafted memos regarding applicable law- Assisted in Marketing Management including writing and distributing press releases, planning and organizing company events and sponsorship programs, developing and maintaining company website

Greeley, Co

- Physically moved office and inventory to new location and established new office procedures to ensure smooth day-to-day operations - Draft pleadings including Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage, Complaints, Summons, Case Information Sheets, Parenting Plans, Separation Agreements, motions, and original correspondence for attorney’s review and signature- Serve as first point of contact for all clients; both by telephone and in person in a fast paced environment- Draft discovery including C.R.C.P. 16.2 Disclosures, Sworn Financial Statements, Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents- Handle various administrative tasks independently, including answering multi-line phones, filing of pleadings via LexisNexis File & Serve, entering billable hours with Time Matters, and assorted client billing and bookkeeping/Accounts Payable tasks using QuickBooks- Set various appointments including hearings, trials, mediations and client meetings on two attorneys‘ calendars using TimeMatters and Microsoft Outlook

Greeley, Co

- Drafted pleadings including Complaints, Summons, Motions to Dismiss, Motions for Default Judgment, Affidavit of Attorneys Fees, Subpoenas and original correspondence for attorney’s review and signature- Performed Legal Research and drafted memos regarding applicable law- Participated in trial preparation and trial including preparing witness exhibit notebooks, witness and exhibit disclosures, and investigation to locate potential witnesses- Responsible for maintaining both paper and electronic files including but not limited to preparation of closed cases for final storage- Researched County Assessor records and PACER to verify property ownership and bankruptcy claims

Loveland, Co

- Accountable for managing over $1 million in material, controlling inventory and overseeing operation of distribution of merchandise for four locations throughout the United States- Successfully established a new purchasing and logistic department by developing and implementing new procedures which include maintaining location codes for all products and re-order points that contributed to accurate inventory, streamlined shipping and satisfied customers- Efficiently forecasted acquisition of materials based on historical data or information from the sales department- Skillfully trained and supervised employees on all aspects of company software, policies and procedures- Interacted well with staff members; resolved problematic situations in a diplomatic manner

Kempten (Allgäu) Area, Germany

- Liaised with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed- Handled complaints for customer regarding faulty parts resulting in exchange or reconciliations- Prepared and maintained accurate records and documentation on all purchases, correspondence and related follow-ups- Followed-up on orders previously placed, solving problems such as late delivery, incorrect pricing etc.- Trained and mentored trainees.- Accountable for maintaining a accurate register/cash drawer balance consisting of alarge sum of money

Kempten (Allgäu) Area, Germany

- Assisted with management of vehicle purchasing department of new and preowned vehicles - Supported warehouse manager with procuring automotive parts and working materials for internal departments and potential customers while maintaining a well-run warehouse.- Responsible for Accounts Receivable and other bookkeeping tasks- Accurately and efficiently filed all paperwork- Effectively managed warranties for customers’ vehicles resulting in satisfied customers

Bachelor, Material Management And Logistics, Graduated With Honors And Special Recognition Through The State Of Bavaria

Decree included: - All elements of purchasing such as law, controlling, marketing; - Business management; - Quality management; - Project.

Paralegal Certificate, Legal

Buerokauffrau, Business Administration And Management, General

Vocational training - Accounting - Business management - Office organization