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Dana Shikhelbasatna

Cypress,TX

Summary

Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Aid Leader

Paul Mitchell The school Houston
Houston
01.2024 - Current
  • Guiding prospective and current students through the financial aid process
  • Work closely with students to navigate tuition payments and applications
  • Managing the processing and review of financial aid applications, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and maintaining accurate records.

Paralegal

Wafa House, Inc.
Passaic, NJ
06.2019 - 02.2023
  • Prepared and drafted legal documents such as motions, statements, and other correspondence
  • Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Maintained attorney calendars and case files
  • Managed overall Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) grant including data management and finances
  • Conduced detailed client intakes and analyze potential new cases
  • Reviewed and prepared legal department financial reports
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.

Case Manager

  • Completed detailed client intake form
  • Maintained confidential client records and exports on timely basis
  • Provided client advocacy and find resources for clients as needed
  • Developed monthly care plan with the psychologist and clinical counselor on site.

Intern

United States Postal Inspection Service
Newark, NJ
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Interacted with community members in order to build relationships that could be utilized during investigations.
  • Conducted surveillance operations of suspects in a variety of environments.

Sales Associate

Sally Beauty Supply
West Caldwell, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Handled cash, deposits, and store key
  • Responsible for inventory and orders control
  • Beauty advisor.

Education

Cosmetology Program -

Paul Mitchell The School Houston
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies / Paralegal Studies

Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey
05.2019

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Adaptable
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good at multitasking
  • Fluent in Arabic

Certification

  • Paralegal Studies Program by The American Bar Association
  • Creating Safer Communities: Prevention Through the Public Health Model by The New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
  • Licensed cosmetologist by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulactions

Timeline

Financial Aid Leader

Paul Mitchell The school Houston
01.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Wafa House, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2023

Intern

United States Postal Inspection Service
01.2019 - 05.2019

Sales Associate

Sally Beauty Supply
01.2015 - 01.2018

Case Manager

Cosmetology Program -

Paul Mitchell The School Houston

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies / Paralegal Studies

Montclair State University

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