QUALIFICATIONS: I offer eighteen years of extensive paralegal experience, ten years of managerial experience, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

8/07- PARALEGAL, Frilot, LLC, New Orleans, LA
- Responsible for case administration of energy/environmental cases.
- Assisted attorneys in litigation, trial preparation and title research.

2/03-9/05 SENIOR PARALEGAL, Heller, Draper, Hayden, Patrick & Horn, L.L.C.
New Orleans, LA.
- Responsible for case administration and management of Chapter 11 cases.
- Prepared Claims Analysis, Ballot Tabulations and Claims Reports for Chapter 11 cases.
- Prepared Applications for Compensation and various other legal documentation.

1/02-2/03 PARALEGAL/OFFICE MANAGER, Michael S. Rolland, Esq./ Azalea Title, L.L.C.
New Orleans, LA.
- Managed staff of residential title company.
- Assisted attorneys with environmental litigation and case administration.
- Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable for both offices.

3/97-4/02 OWNER/PRESIDENT, Freelance Paralegal Services, Billerica, MA
- Assisted attorneys in the preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 petitions,
adversarial motions, client intakes and various legal documents.

12/95-3/97 PARALEGAL SPECIALIST, Chapter 13 Trustee, Worcester, MA
- Acted on behalf of Chapter 13 Trustee during her maternity leave. Responsibilities
included: conducting 341 meetings and full examination of the debtor under oath and
determining the feasibility and compliance of Debtor’s plan with the Bankruptcy Code.
- Administrated Western District cases that included scheduling creditor
meetings, reviewing cases for adversarial proceedings and drafting timely pleadings.

2/94-12/95 PARALEGAL SPECIALIST, U. S. Department of Justice, Worcester, MA
- Primarily responsible for the administration of approximately 800 Western District cases
removed from the previous Trusteeship by court order.
- reviewed, docketed and responded to all debtor and creditor inquiries.

3/90-2/94 BANKRUPTCY PARALEGAL, Chapter 13 Trustee, Boston, MA
- Trained and supervised all court reporters with the administration and follow-up of
Section 341 creditor meetings held by the Trustee.
- Assisted the Trustee at Adversarial Hearings by reviewing 50-100 cases per week and
determining case feasibility and compliance with Bankruptcy Code.
- Reconciled disparate claims, finalized accounting and generated disbursements.

12/87- 3/90 OFFICE MANAGER, MANCINI SAFE CO., Cambridge, MA
- Designed and implemented inventory control system
- Managed service, delivery, and sales personnel.

6/79-12/87 OFFICE MANAGER, ROLLAND SAFE CO., Metairie, LA
- Managed service technicians, sales and accounting personnel
- Established inventory control and sales incentive programs

EDUCATION: Attended Master of Arts Degree Program at University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 1992-1993.
BACHELOR OF ARTS, SOCIOLOGY, December, 1987
BACHELOR OF ARTS: ENGLISH LITERATURE, May, 1983
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

CERTIFICATES:
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF EXCEL 2000, LEVEL 1, through New Horizons Computer Learning Center, October, 2003.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF WORD 2000, LEVEL 2, through New Horizons Computer Learning Center, August, 2003.
CERTIFICATION OF BUSINESS BANKRUPTCY LAW, through the Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants, June, 2003.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations for 24+hours of pro-bono work, 2001-2004.
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE, National Academy of Paralegal Studies, Inc., 1-year program offered through Salem State College, 1991-1992.

AWARDS: Chosen as one of 15 TOP PARALEGAL EXPERTS IN AMERICA, recognized by Thompson Delmar Learning Author, Carole Bruno, 2005.
WHO’S WHO IN EXECUTIVES AND BUSINESSES, 2000-2001.
PARALEGAL OF THE YEAR 2000, awarded by the Massachusetts Paralegal Association.

MEMBERSHIPS:
American Alliance of Paralegals Inc., 2005.
National Writer’s Union, 2005.
New Orleans Paralegal Association from 2003 to present, currently serving as Vice president and Membership coordinator.
Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants, 2003 to present.
Sokka Gakki International, 1992 to present, served as Women’s Division Leader of Westford, Massachusetts from 2001 to 2002.
Massachusetts Paralegal Association from 1991 to 2002, served as Bankruptcy Section Chair from 1998 to 2000.
Billerica Chamber of Commerce from 1999 to 2002, served as Membership Coordinator from 1999 to 2000 and as Executive Director from 2000 to 2002.
The Billerica Plan, 2002.
Billerica Access Television from 2000 to 2001, served as co-producer of Chamber Chatters.
Greater Boston Business Council from 1999 to 2001.

LEGAL PUBLICATIONS:

Submitted Bankruptcy Chapter in Lessons From the Top Paralegal Experts: The 15 Most Successful Paralegals in America and What You Can Learn From Them, by Carole A. Bruno, pending publication by Thompson Delmar Learning, 2005.

Submitted materials and was a panel speaker to promote the publication, The Role of Paralegals in Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies, Practical Advice from a Panel of Experts, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 2002.

Submitted materials and was a panel speaker to promote the publication, Preparing Legal Documents for Paralegals, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 2000.

Preparing a Bankruptcy Petition and Plan, Massachusetts Paralegal Practice Manual,
Published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 1999.

First Step Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project, National Paralegal Reporter, fall, 2000. 
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WRITING/PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE:

1999-present OWNER/PRESIDENT, THE WRITE PLACE, Boston & New Orleans
• Small business consultant regarding sales letters, direct response mail,
brochures, articles, press releases, promotional and marketing materials.
• Ghost writer for business “how to” books and individual life stories.

11/2005-present WRITER AND PUBLICIST, PELICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Gretna, LA
• Responsible for twenty-two titles on 2006 book list, including writing
copy for back cover, flap, catalog, press release, and author biographies.
• Researched publicity for title list, arranged delivery of review copies and
scheduled author interviews.

8/2004- 11/2005 FREELANCE WRITER, THOMPSON DELMAR LEARNING.
• Wrote Bankruptcy section for LESSONS FROM THE TOP
PARALEGAL EXPERTS by Carole A. Bruno, Spring, 2006.

3/2002-2/2003 MARKETING DIRECTOR, AZALEA TITLE, New Orleans, LA
• Wrote direct response letters to target mortgage and financial institutions.
• Wrote articles for trade publications and newsletters regarding real estate law.
• Participated in trade shows and business network meetings.

1/1999-3/2002 ASSIST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
BILLERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Billerica, MA
• Coordinated monthly networking events with informative speakers.
• Responsible for annual Business Exposition, including promotion and
registration.
• Initiated open house with Small Business Association, Business Person of the
Year Breakfast, Member to Member discounts, and welcome packets.
• Co-produced and volunteered as videographer for Chamber Chatters monthly
business talk show through Billerica Access Television.

11/1999-11/2001 PUBLIC RELATIONS, ROOTERMAN, INC., Billerica, MA
• Interviewed franchisees for Success Stories featured on company website.
• Wrote copy and assisted with graphic design for advertisements for trade
publications, seminars, trade shows and company website.
• Designed, wrote direct response copy, and prepared mail merge letters
targeting potential franchisees prior to annual trade shows.
• Co-wrote agendas and manual for 2-day training workshop.

12/1996- 12/2001 CORRESPONDENT, BILLERICA MINUTEMAN, Concord, MA
• Wrote weekly column featuring business news, advice, information, and
upcoming events for the Billerica Chamber of Commerce.
• Interviewed area businesses and wrote feature articles on new businesses and
those celebrating grand openings or anniversaries.
• Community news correspondent for Around Town feature.
12/1998-12/2003 FREELANCE WRITER, MASSACHUSETTS CONTINUING
LEGAL EDUCATION, INC., Boston, MA
• Published Preparing a Chapter 7, 13 or 11 Bankruptcy Petition, Massachusetts Paralegal Practice Manual. Boston: MCLE, 1998.
• Submitted articles and documents included in Preparing Legal Documents for Paralegals. Boston: MCLE, 2000.
• Submitted articles and documents included in The Role of Paralegals in Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies: Practical Advice from a Panel of Experts. Boston: MCLE, 2002.

7/1998- 11/1998 FREELANCE WRITER, THE DISPATCH NEWS, Dracut, MA
• Interviewed area businesses and wrote feature articles on new business,
anniversaries and grand openings.

NEWSLETTERS/TRADE MAGAZINES:
• Editor, The Billerica Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
• Editor, Elmwood Business Association’s Newsletter
• Writer, Greater Boston Business Council’s Business Counselor
• Writer, The Massachusetts Paralegal Association’s Viewpoint
• Writer, The National Federation of Paralegal Association’s Reporter.
• Editor of Pelican Publishing Company’s Peligram and E-Splash Newsletters.

EDITING: Forrest S. Morris, Sr. A ROAD TO RUN ON: For Those Wanting to Start Their Own Business. Greenville, North Carolina: Marketing & Advertising Promotions, 2002.
James A. Barnhill, CHAPTER 11 unpublished, 1998.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/TEACHING:
1999-2003 Presented seminars on bankruptcy law and self-employment through the Massachusetts Paralegal Association and Massachusetts Legal Continuing Education Center.
1999-2002 Presented seminars regarding small business information, self employment and networking skills through the Billerica Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Boston Business Council.
2000-2002 English as a Second Language Instructor, Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA.

EDUCATION:
Master of Arts Program in English, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, 1992-1993
Paralegal Certificate, Salem State College, 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Louisiana State University, December, 1987
Bachelor of Arts, English, Louisiana State University, December, 1983
EXCEL 2000- Level 1, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, October, 2003
Word 2000- Level 2, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, August, 2004