DeCinces Martin
Lansing,MI
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook/Delivery Driver
Amy’s Catering
05.2025 - Current
- Prepare meals by reviewing recipes, combining, and cooking ingredients.
- Deliver meals and set up table arrangements for various events.
- Executed meal preparations with precision, enhancing taste and presentation, resulting in consistently positive feedback from clients.
Cook
The Thirsty Bird Bar and Kitchen
02.2025 - Current
- Operate grills, fryers, and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepare and serve meals by reviewing recipes, combining, and cooking ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Inform customers about food allergies.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Janitor (Contract)
State of Michigan
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
- Executed thorough cleaning protocols, ensuring a consistently hygienic environment that met state health standards.
Law Library Clerk (Contract)
State of Michigan
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Organized library stacks and policy manuals for patrons' use.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding the materials requested.
Paralegal
Probate Pro
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared and filed court documents.
- Maintained the confidentiality of clients' files.
- Prepared inventories and accounts for probate estates.
- Prepared and answered correspondence from clients regarding their families' estates in relation to their class-action lawsuit and wrongful-death lawsuit statuses.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
Income Tax Preparer
United Way of South Central Michigan, Capital Area
01.2012 - 05.2022
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Stayed current on changing tax laws and regulations to provide most accurate advice to clients.
- Built strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, ensuring repeat business year after year.
- Maximized client savings by identifying deductions and tax credits, such as Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit through thorough review of financial documents.
- Utilized tax software, TaxSlayer, TurboTax, and TaxWise to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Increased client satisfaction with the timely preparation and filing of income tax returns, meeting strict deadlines.
Paralegal (Contract)
Small Business Administration
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered Economic Disaster Loans through the Small Business Administration.
- Answered questions regarding Economic Disaster Loans.
- Reviewed the documents that small business owners submitted for loans.
- Communicated with borrowers by phone or written correspondence regarding the documents used or needed for loan approval, and explained the loan process.
Valet Driver
Premier Parking
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in parking of vehicles.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting guests with parking and directions, enhancing their experience and ensuring smooth operations.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Teri A. Jordan
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared correspondence to clients and attorneys regarding probate court proceedings.
- Maintained the confidentiality of clients' files.
- Filed clients' legal documents in the relevant courts for processing.
- Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Maintained organized inventories and accounts for estates, enabling precise tracking and facilitating smoother probate processes.
Adjudicator (Contract)
State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Retrieved information from claimants and employers in regards to unemployment claims.
- Adjudicated unemployment claims efficiently, ensuring timely decision-making that streamlined the claims process and enhanced claimant satisfaction, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Legal Assistant
Chalgian and Tripp Law Offices, PLLC
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Helped prepare legal documents such as estate planning documents and subpoenas.
- Reviewed various documents, not limited to court records, medical records, and deposition transcripts; and provided analysis of said documents.
- Assisted in preparing accounting for conservatorships and estates.
- Assisted in drafting comprehensive legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance, which facilitated smoother case proceedings.
Education
J.D. - Law
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, Michigan09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan05.2009
Skills
- Legal Documentation
- Case Management
- Court Filing
- Client Relations
- Document Review
- Estate Planning
- Customer Service
- Administrative Support
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Timeline
Prep Cook/Delivery Driver
Amy’s Catering
05.2025 - Current
Cook
The Thirsty Bird Bar and Kitchen
02.2025 - Current
Janitor (Contract)
State of Michigan
08.2024 - 11.2024
Law Library Clerk (Contract)
State of Michigan
08.2023 - 11.2023
Paralegal
Probate Pro
07.2022 - 01.2023
Paralegal (Contract)
Small Business Administration
01.2022 - 05.2022
Valet Driver
Premier Parking
07.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Teri A. Jordan
11.2020 - 07.2021
Adjudicator (Contract)
State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
07.2020 - 10.2020
Legal Assistant
Chalgian and Tripp Law Offices, PLLC
08.2017 - 01.2020
Income Tax Preparer
United Way of South Central Michigan, Capital Area
01.2012 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Michigan State University
J.D. - Law
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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