EMAIL: cfd2bdee@westpost.net PHONE: (281)734-8151 OVERVIEW ________________________________________ Administrative Paralegal, with experiences in Mediation, Correctional Investigat ion, Victim Services, Insurance claims processing, interested in an advancement position within the Criminal Justice field. EDUCATION ________________________________________ Sam Houston State University Spring 2006 Huntsville, TX Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice w/Sociology emphasis Center for Legal Studies, Sam Houston State University Fall 20 06 Huntsville, TX Paralegal Certificate Texas Department of Insurance March 2007-2 010 Austin, TX Property and Casualty Adjuster License SKILLS ________________________________________ Draft settlement calculations and documents, including releases, dismissals, mot ions and stipulations Conduct fact investigations (i.e., interview witnesses and gather material evide nce investigate complex patterns and research case law, interpret and strictly a dhere to laws, regulations, and policies) Typing skills of over 40 wpm with 99% accuracy, 10key data entry by touch Experience in drafting legal documents, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests an d petitions SPSS Statistical Database, Sheppardas Citation, and Lexis Law knowledge EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES ________________________________________ May 2010-Present October 2010-Present PiracySurveillanceJob.com, CA Signal Auditing Inc, NY Houston, TX Houston, TX Piracy Surveillance Investigator Investigate establishments playing sports events without commercial authorizati on Utilize social media sites to generate venues which may be promoting illegal pir acy Prepare notarized affidavits and digital verification of verified pirated illega l establishments May 2010-Present CrossRoads: Partnership for Leadership Houston, TX Juvenile Mentor Provide juvenile institutional mentorship and advice from a real perspective to youths November 2009-October 2010 Remington College Houston, TX Criminal Justice and Electronic Technology Career Service Representative Placed over 80% of Criminal Justice graduates into their career fields Interviewed students and graduates to assist in strategizing for their job searc h Coordinates Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and transcribed minutes Maintained the Campus Career Resource Center for students and graduates Arranged/promoted career fairs and related activities with community employers Assisted student with resume building, mock interviews, and job searches March 2007-November 2009 Allstate Insurance Co Houston, TX Moderate Injury Claims Service Adjuster Obtained client document support for litigation, mediation, or settlement Prepare, obtain, review, maintain, organize and update damage/summary informatio n Investigated and analyzed coverageas and policies for auto and commercial polici es Negotiated settlements between customers, lien holders, and vendors Completed uninsured/underinsured and Agent error and omission coverage investiga tions October 2008-September 2009 Montgomery County Women Center The Woodlands, TX Victim Service Resident Advocate Performed administrative duties to include domestic violence victim intakes Notified and prepared CPS reports and completed photographs to document visible injuries Conducted weekly house meetings, reintegrated shelter, and household rules Screened 24 hour emergency hotline calls to access victims need to shelters avai lability Prepared daily client case notes for victim residence noting changes or progress ive behaviors Assisted residence with strategies for personal and financial independence & wor kforce entry January 2002- April 2007 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hun tsville, TX Correctional Officer I-IV Performed night administrative duties, appointment notifications and case proces sing Volunteered to train new hires and presented preventative safety topics as shift mentor Provided security, custody, control, and supervision of offenders in a correctio nal setting Operated security guard tower, control room, intake, and other required security posts Transitioned from dorm and building correctional officer to offender Food servic e officer Supervised morning crew of 45 offenders in an industrial kitchen setting Prepared meals according to menu and dinning patterns utilizing progressive cook ing Received additional weapons training, served on the defense tactic emergency res ponse team Spring 2005 Target Corporation Conroe, TX Loss Prevention Team Member Used closed circuit television and video to apprehend/ deter shoplifters Prepared police reports for guests accused of shoplifting merchandise Applied security alert tags to high theft merchandise to prevent profit loss January 2001-2002 Management Training Corporation Bradshaw State Jail Henderson, TX Correctional Officer Served as a member of the emergency response tactical team Reported orally and in writing of offenders conduct through disciplinary report s Utilized non lethal riot and control equipment, and managed outside control acce ss point Used progressive sanctions to enforce rule violations according to policy Trained new correctional officers and served as the On the Job training mentor Handled incoming phone calls and serving as the unit switchboard dispatcher Operated key control and security checkpoints during offender movements