Deniz Ulusan
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Associate
Investigative Group International
Washington, DC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted detailed online and public records research.
- Conducted asset searches to identify assets owned by individuals or estates.
- Reduced hiring risks by initiating background investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from due diligence investigations.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents in support of litigation cases.
- Conducted research to identify relevant case law and other evidence to be used in court proceedings.
- Identified key facts, issues, parties involved and related documentation associated with each case file.
- Conducted research on political issues, trends, and candidates.
- Conducted investigations into potential violations of AML laws and regulations.
Senior Paralegal
Kapitus
Arlington, VA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Research case law and track pending litigation surrounding the Merchant Cash Advance industry.
- Actively participated in the creation and development of new software designed to improve the tracking of litigation cases.
- Facilitated communication to enable effective settlement discussions between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs.
- Used Excel to create useful spreadsheets for tracking information, managing cases and creating graphs.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Trained new employees with focus on performance strategies, company procedures and legal requirements.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Managed outside counsel budgets and internal legal fee reports.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Used LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Organized calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal team.
- Determined existing fraud trends by analyzing accounts and transaction patterns.
- Analyzed and reviewed confidential and highly sensitive investigative material concerning various parties.
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality customer service.
- Collected payments over telephone, established repayment plans and prepared wire transfers.
- Reviewed financial status and evaluated discrepancies by assessing account information and activities.
- Completed skip tracing to locate individuals responsible for past due balances.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Arranged for debt repayment and established repayment schedule based on customer finances.
- Developed collection methods to achieve or exceed company financial goals.
- Recorded information about customers' financial status and collections status efforts.
- Completed skip traces on customers failing respond to collection efforts.
- Prepared documentation required for collection and repossession activities.
- Reviewed account histories with close eye for key details.
- Accepted and prioritized requests from outside parties.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Met with attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
- Coordinated implementation of document databases for legal team document review and production.
- Analyzed incoming data from sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
- Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence and witness interviews.
- Assisted in developing and implementing different workflows and communication processes.
- Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gain complete understanding of project goals and objectives.
- Applied techniques to analyze requirements, system capabilities and workflows.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
Social Media/Manager of Operations
Angeli’s Pizzeria
Baltimore, MD
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Helped formulate a menu
- Created Social Media Websites for restaurant
- Helped design the logo for the restaurant.
- Received and reviewed candidate resume and job application submissions to approve or deny applicants for initial interviews.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Complied with health, sanitation and liquor regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to employees.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
Intern
The May Firm
Washington, DC
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Reviewed and studied civil law cases.
- Filed the paperwork needed to license businesses
- Wrote various legal documents for clients
- Was a scribe for various cases.
- Worked intensively on projects centered around real estate and Land disputes.
- Conducted research on cases through LexisNexis software.
Restaurant Team Member
Mama’s Kitchen
Washington, DC
12.2012 - 01.2017
- Helped develop various social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote the business.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Cleaned counters and common areas to minimize spread of germs.
- Navigated job responsibilities and completed regular tasks by interacting effectively with other employees.
Intern
Rockville Human Rights Commission
Rockville, MD
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed activities to promote diversity amongst high school kids in the Rockville area.
- Attended meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law and comparative politics
American University
12.2018
Associates of Arts -
Montgomery College
06.2015
Skills
- Superb Legal Research Skills
- Bankruptcy Law
- Information Confidentiality
- Legal Correspondence
- Summary Writing
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Database Searching
- Report Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Deposition Briefings
- Microsoft Office
- Case Summaries
- Document Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Tableau
- TLO
- Clear
- SPSS
- Project Analysis
- Goal Setting
- Analytical Thinking
- Reports and Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity and Honesty
- Issue Resolution
- Cost Analysis
- Project Leadership
Timeline
Senior Research Associate
Investigative Group International
01.2024 - 04.2024
Senior Paralegal
Kapitus
01.2020 - 01.2024
Social Media/Manager of Operations
Angeli’s Pizzeria
01.2018 - 01.2020
Intern
The May Firm
06.2017 - 01.2018
Intern
Rockville Human Rights Commission
06.2015 - 08.2015
Restaurant Team Member
Mama’s Kitchen
12.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Law and comparative politics
American University
Associates of Arts -
Montgomery College
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