Freelancers : Laredo, Texas

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3.5 2 Skills

$50 Rate/Hr

Jeffrey A. Beckman Remote Attorney Support Service EDUCATION Taft Law School 2018 1 Year of Online JD Program Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT - Graduated 2005 Edwin O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT – Graduated 1996 High School Diploma PUBLIC SERVICE Served 2 year term on Manchester CT Board of Directors (Town Council): oversaw Town operations with the General Manager and other Board Members; instituted a senior citizen tax credit program and established paralegal internships for high school students. Served on the Manchester Elderly Tax Relief Committee in 2007 Active Member of the Manchester Commission on Aging 2006 - 2007 Commissioner on the Manchester Workforce Development Commission 2010 -2011 WORK EXPERIENCE Contract Paralegal Blackwell and Spadaccini, Manchester, CT Law Offices of Jerry Farrell Jr. Wallingford, CT Eric H. Opin & Associates Milford, CT December 2009 to Present • Articles of incorporation & operating agreements • UCC Financing Statements • Small claims pleadings • Superior court pleadings • Stipulated payment agreements • Public record searches • Skip tracing • Drafting judgment liens & mechanic’s liens Paralegal Law Offices of Nair & Levin, P.C. - Bloomfield, CT August 2017 to January 2020 • Responsible for preparing and e-filing pleadings. • E-files initial lawsuits, & prepares supplemental filings in furtherance of each case. • Helps maintain the firm’s court calendar, accurately accounting for court hearings and attorney assignment. • Assists collection department in locating elusive debtors. • Performs public record searches. • Works closely with CT State Marshal’s in verifying defendant addresses. • Prepares documents for real estate closings. • Prepares & e-filed Satisfactions of Judgment & Releases of Judgment Liens upon the conclusion of a case. Real Estate Paralegal Klein & Babbitt, LLC - Avon, CT January 2016 to August 2017 • Prepares and completes files for real estate sales, purchases, refinances and short sales. • Assists in preparation and progress of landlord/tenant matters. • Responsible for negotiating debt settlements on behalf of clients with creditors in matters of credit reparation. • Assists with collections on past due client accounts. Credit Manager Cunningham Supply, Inc. - West Hartford, CT August 2015 to December 2015 Responsibilities • Oversees collection of company’s accounts receivables. • Handles collection calls and works out payment arrangements. • Responsible for payment processing and application to accounts. • Conducts credit research on credit term applicants and establishes new account records. • Handles small claim court actions. Marketing Consultant Command Credit Corp. - Red Hook, NY June 2015 to June 2015 Responsibilities • Completed temporary marketing assignment promoting corporation’s credit reporting data base to wholesale companies in CT. Plimpton & Hills, Corporation September 2004-Present Title: Credit & Collection Manager • Conducted credit research on account applicants and made decision to grant or deny credit • Oversaw customer account activity for all 15 of the corporation’s business centers • Provided small claims court representation on all small claim matters for the company • Handled end to end claim process for CT and MA centers • Responsible for working with attorneys in civil court collection matters • Dealt with check fraud and worked with local police departments. Filed mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims when necessary. Drafted and filed UCC security agreements and judgment liens. National Association of Credit Management (NACM), CT June 2011 – Present, Title: Board Member Presently serving a term on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Chapter of NACM, an oversight committee responsible for budgets, planning seminars, creating educational initiatives in the credit field, reviewing and implementing credit policies and procedures. The Savings Bank of Manchester, Manchester, CT June 2003 - May 2004 Title: Consumer Loan Processor Performed credit inquiries on loan applicants, established record of both approved and rejected loans in the bank’s computer system. Maintained client correspondence regarding loan status. Conducted research and document prep for loan underwriters. The Savings Bank of Manchester, Manchester, CT September 2002 – June 2003 Title: Collector Collected delinquent funds on various consumer accounts. Established payment arrangements with customers. Initiated small claims court actions in different states. Law Offices of Victor I, Moses, Manchester, CT 06040 September 2001 - 2002 Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant Resolved office’s post closing issues, prepared closing documents, opened and maintained files; organized office filing system. COMMUNITY SERVICE Full Gospel Interdenominational Church, Manchester, CT 1997-2011 Title: Ministry Worker Assistant leader over church prison outreach program 2005-2011

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3.0 2 Skills

$28 Rate/Hr

Objectives To obtain a position with the ability to give back to the community and help others in the process. Education Doctor of Philosophy Counseling, Liberty University (2015) Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Health Coach Certification (7/2013) Master of Science in Counseling, Community Agency Concentration, Virginia State Univ. (12/95) Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Virginia State University (7/93) Allied Health Sciences, Medical Technician Certification, Community College of the Air Force (1991) • KePro Submission with 98% approval rate with qualified mental health clients. • Volunteered as PEER Counselor and Family Violence Project Awareness Counselor • Integral part of multidisciplinary team • Developed and presented staff development workshops. • Adjunct Instructor while in Master of Science program. • Planned, marketed and coordinated several major public events with attendance of over 500 members. • Planned, Coordinated and Participated in Several Community Service Projects. • Successfully Defended Masters Thesis on Observations, First Impressions, Preconceived Notions and Judgments of Others • Actively pursued Masters of Education Degree while excelling in full time position. Experience Clinician/Site Supervisor (10/10 – present) Brothers’ Keeper, Inc. – Full Time Supervised staff up to 10 case managers between four sites. Responsible for all supervisory paperwork to include, but not limited to evaluations, disciplinary documentation. KePro Submission with 99% approval rate with qualified clients. Utilize DSM IV-TR for client diagnosis. Prepares initial assessments for services, written diagnostic assessments, assessing clients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, psychological/emotional, social, academic, medical, behavioral, substance abuse, skills, strengths, barriers to economic self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments. Development and implementation of Treatment Plan/Individual Service Plan. Facilitates weekly treatment team meetings with staff. Provides direct clinical services to clients, including individual, family, couple, and group therapy, and issue-specific or educational groups (parenting skills, anger management, substance abuse interventions). Responds to crisis situations with twenty-four hour a day availability. Documents case activities for both clinical and billing purposes. Carrying a Case load with use of therapeutic interventions, therapy sessions, family, crisis management, development of agenda for brief therapy, use of various clinical therapies to meet client needs, family needs, with the goal of stabilizing behaviors and strengthening the family. Direct collaboration and liaison between social services, school administration, LMHP and other established members of multidisciplinary team clients may be part of. Supervision of staff at ten or more site facilities within assigned counties. Assessment Specialist (12/08 – 6/12) ATIBA Youth Intervention Services – part time Utilize DSM IV-TR for client diagnosis. KePro Submission with 99% approval rate with qualified clients. Prepares treatment plans, initial assessments for services, written diagnostic assessments, assessing clients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, psychological/emotional, social, academic, medical, behavioral, substance abuse, skills, strengths, barriers to economic self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments. Facilitates wraparound team meetings to enlist existing supports in determining and meeting service objectives and to identify additional resources and supports. Prepares written service plan, incorporating input from clients, involved service providers, and wraparound team members, and clearly identifying problem areas and needs, strategies, and service objectives. Provides direct clinical services to clients, including individual, family, couple, and group therapy, and issue-specific or educational groups (parenting skills, anger management, substance abuse interventions). Responds to crisis situations with twenty-four hour a day availability. Documents case activities for both clinical and billing purposes. Prepares progress reports as required by referral source or service purchaser. Participated in Child Specific Team, Family Assessment and Planning Team, and other interdisciplinary, diagnostic, or planning meetings. Counselor (01/07 – current) Total Mind Wellness Health, nutrition education, depression and eating disorders. Medical and counseling background in the hospital and clinical settings includes experience with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mental health, hypertension and other illnesses relating to behavior patterns. Assist clients with weight loss, weight management, fitness program, set and attain health goals, positive self image and wellness lifestyle. Development and implementation of Individual Service Plans and behavior modification plans with use of DSMIV. Counseling and sharing information regarding health, fitness and nutrition, work with individuals, corporations and sport teams. Provide encouragement and motivation for change to clients. Provide case management services and crisis intervention and prevention. Community referral and escalation as needed per client. Provide therapy, mental health services and case management to families in a home-based setting. Conduct assessments, identifying specific stressors and risk issues. Develop and implement treatment plans. Build professional relationships with contract employees. Conduct group informational seminars on health and nutrition. Administrative tasks to include but not limited to weekly reports, narratives, documentation, billing, filing, client follow up, appointment setting, generating business documents. This position is responsible for achieving results through leading, directing, coaching, training and developing clients. Write Articles to educate clients and public on current health, wellness, nutrition and fitness issues and trends and assist with publication of newsletter. Sales Manager (11/04 – 1/02) Scenic Homes/Ascot Training of Agents. Resolution of Issues and Problems as related to Community Sales Agents and customers. Motivational sales training and distribution of materials to new hires, construct training manuals. Provide current market data via Comparative Market Analysis, reports and marketing. Research area markets, acquisitions, as needed for potential market area. Efficiency reports for current budget, product pricing and branding. Sales and Consumer Counseling. Served as advisor in interactive and web- based communication and marketing. Conduct site selection search and make recommendations or decision on final location. Negotiate rates and contract terms with the chosen venue, using professional knowledge and skills to obtain cost savings for the organization. Reviewed contracts to ensure terms and conditions are acceptable and meet organization guidelines. Case Manager, Admissions Counselor (1992-1996, 1999) Poplar Spring Hospital Crisis intervention, one on one counseling sessions, case management, conducted group therapy sessions as well as family counseling support. Use of multi-axial assessment. Knowledge of child welfare/protective service system. Completed Functional Behavior Assessments. Determined service needs. Developed and Implemented Service Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans. Background and experience with mental health services and substance abuse. Recommended and implemented additional services such as Support Groups, Emergency Funds, and Community Awareness Projects. Identified and resolved client residential issues. Utilized counseling theories and skills to effectively integrate clients back into society to function productively as contributors to society. Manned crisis hot lines and assessed need for hospitalization. Delivered safety planning, independence planning for residential youth preparing for discharge (assessed housing, employment, financial needs) and made referrals to service providers. Held responsibilities included coordination of social, cultural and educational programs. Served as Multidisciplinary team member. Assisted with Family Violence Project Awareness. Administered work schedules, staff meetings and staff evaluations. Military Service Medical Technician (1986-1998) United States Air Force Veteran. Active Duty 4 years, Reserves 8 years. Worked as medical technician in labor and delivery, term nursery, OB/GYN clinic, maternity ward and NICU. Provided all aspects of patient care and administrative tasks as assigned and responsible for staffing units. CPR adult and children. Skills • Qualified Mental Health Professional • Submission of several articles to various online magazines and newsletters on various topics to include mental health, health, wellness, nutrition, religion, sports, food, travel and shopping. • CPR and First Aid Certified • Behavior Management Certification (Handle with Care, previous TOVA and Crisis Management) • Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certification • LGBT Training through ROSMY • Administrative support • Development & Implementation of Service Plans, Behavior Modification Plans, Care Plans, Treatment Plans • Individual, Family and group Counseling • Conflict Resolution and responding to crisis or emergency situations • Contract presentation and negotiation • Computer research, investigation, information gathering • Event and project planning • Preparing written communications, reports and articles • Maintaining emotional control under stress • Technical: Typing 55 wpm, Microsoft Office Professional, SEO, Internet exploration and other software.