Curtis Bell Jr
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate experienced in case materials and processes intending on applying to law school. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to provide support and meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Paralegal Support Intern
The Kalamazoo Defender
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Contracted quarterly as a Paralegal Support Intern after the end of Summer Internship at 16$ an hour, and given a 4$ raise after Q4.
- Gained valuable experience familiarizing in legal documents, databases, and other materials, as well as applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Maintained and organized client case information and updated upcoming events.
- Kept accurate records and documentation in client case files to inform clients, paralegals, and attorneys of progress and updates.
- Gathered, organized and input mail and notices into digital database, as well as sending out these documents to all relevant parties.
- Took part in collaborative revision meetings for first contact materials which contributed to maintaining relationships with Defender clients.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information and schedule future meetings between themselves and attorneys or client navigators.
Summer Paralegal Support Intern
The Kalamazoo Defender
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted, organized and uploaded sensitive files, spreadsheets, and reports for attorneys and paralegals.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Conducted 16 one-on-one interviews with staff members to compose poetry for Kalamazoo College Senior Integrated Project.
Server
The Park Club
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Utilized superior problem-solving skills to address any issues that arose during service professionally and discreetly.
- Showcased strong multitasking abilities by balancing multiple responsibilities such as taking orders, delivering food promptly, clearing tables, and refilling beverages throughout the course of an evening.
- Achieved seamless transitions between courses by closely monitoring table progression throughout meals ensuring timely removal of used dishes and utensils.
- Managed high-pressure situations gracefully during peak hours, maintaining composure while serving multiple tables simultaneously.
Food Runner
The Park Club
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Regularly worked events with 100+ patrons in attendance while maintaining speed and excellence in collaborative service.
Gardener and Native Plant Conservationist
Garden Guru Native Landscaping
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Used company shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs, as well as operating company vehicles unsupervised.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Managed various worksites throughout the day, traveling to up to 4 different locations to answer questions or provide insight.
- Prioritized cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
ENGL-210 Advanced Poetry Workshop TA
Kalamazoo College English Department
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated in-class discussions on relevant class materials and student insights.
- Proctored 5-person student-lead workshops to reinforce concepts taught in-class and provide suggestions for revision opportunities.
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple deliveries per shift without compromising quality or timeliness of service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Poetry
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI06.2024
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Team Collaboration
- Research
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Project Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
Awards and Acknowledgements
- Co-Captain of Highschool Swim Team, 2019
- Highschool Student Government Representative, 2015 - 2017
- Featured on Kalamazoo College Dean’s List for: Winter 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Winter 2024, & Spring 2024.
- Received Honors in English for Outstanding Work in Poetry
- Graduated Cum Laude from Kalamazoo College, Class of 2024
- Recipient of the Divine Crow Award for Excellent Poetry in the Kalamazoo Publication, The Cualdron.
- Recipient of the Dwight and Leola Stocker Prize for Excellence in English Writing: Poetry.
Timeline
Contracted Paralegal Support Intern
The Kalamazoo Defender
09.2023 - 06.2024
Summer Paralegal Support Intern
The Kalamazoo Defender
06.2023 - 09.2024
Server
The Park Club
03.2023 - 04.2024
Food Runner
The Park Club
12.2022 - 01.2023
Gardener and Native Plant Conservationist
Garden Guru Native Landscaping
06.2022 - 08.2022
ENGL-210 Advanced Poetry Workshop TA
Kalamazoo College English Department
03.2022 - 06.2022
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Poetry
Kalamazoo College
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