Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Associations
References
Timeline
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Elizabeth Wanek

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Atchison,KS

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a background in administration and client services, seeking a customer service-focused role where I can leverage strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal abilities to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Director of Administration

Regency Property Services, LLC
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Guided staff and provided opportunities for growth by encouraging creativity and ownership.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
  • Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Paralegal

Shoe Carnival, Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2022
  • Administer the company's lease-related obligations; ensure lease compliance, management and tracking of critical dates and lease-related financial obligations.
  • Coordinate new store opening process with internal groups and the landlord related to rent commencement, rent acknowledgement and rentable square footage.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to assistant lease administrators and accounting staff as needed.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Book/Music Seller

Barnes And Noble
09.1987 - 01.2016
  • Responded to customers' complaints regarding service and product quality to solve issues.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets through diligent prospecting and follow-up activities.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through prioritizing tasks based on urgency/importance while managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders/clients at once.
  • Enhanced product knowledge by participating in regular training sessions and staying current on industry trends.

Paralegal

Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
03.2009 - 07.2015
  • Assisted Consumer Review Examiner in the licensing, registration, and regulation of consumer finance entities.
  • Responsible for the initiation, investigation and closure on inquiry and complaint files from consumers and third party administrators regarding consumer finance entities.
  • Provided technical advice and assistance to consumers regarding state statutes and regulations and acts as a liaison for complaints with state and federal agencies.
  • Interviewed complainants to obtain information relevant to financial complaints.
  • Communicated with complainants, bank and financial company personnel to keep all parties informed on complaint updates.
  • Streamlined communication between complainants and legal staff by managing complain ant inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Communicated pertinent information to complainants via phone, email, and mail.

Paralegal

TSYS Merchant Solutions
05.2007 - 11.2008
  • Assisted in negotiations with third parties regarding vendor or customer contracts.
  • Assisted in preparation of contacts with customers.
  • Coordinate review and execution of contracts with customers and third parties.
  • Supported risk mitigation efforts by assisting in the preparation of due diligence reports on potential customers or business partners.

Paralegal

McGrath North Mullin & Kratz
02.2000 - 11.2006
  • Review client marketing, sales materials, advertising and labeling materials to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory bodies as well as claims substantiation regarding unfair competition and anti-trust issues.
  • Review marketing promotions, contests and sweepstakes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory bodies.
  • Draft and review of routine corporate agreements, including but not limited to confidentiality, joint promotion, consulting and licensing agreements.
  • Coordinate review and execution of agreements with clients and third parties.

Education

Certificate of Paralegal Studies -

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE
01.1998 - 01.2000

B.S. Business Administration -

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE
08.1996 - 01.2000

Skills

Strong organizational and detailed-oriented skills

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Accomplishments

  • Dean's List - University of Nebraska at Kearney Three Consecutive Years
  • Dean's List - College of Saint Mary

Associations

  • Evansville Paralegal Association
  • Nebraska Association of Legal Assistants (NeALA)
  • National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

References

  • Mr. Anthony Carosello, Vice President of Real Estate, JoAnn Stores, 5555 Darrow Road, Hudson, Ohio, 44236, (330) 463-6600
  • Mr. Jay Neisen, Esq., Neisen Law Firm, 207 Borden Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, (910) 612-4362
  • Mr. Jeff Fink, Former Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Shoe Carnival, Inc., 6444 Belle Rive Dr, Newburgh, Indiana, 47630, (812) 549-0272

Timeline

Director of Administration

Regency Property Services, LLC
02.2022 - 08.2023

Paralegal

Shoe Carnival, Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2022

Paralegal

Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
03.2009 - 07.2015

Paralegal

TSYS Merchant Solutions
05.2007 - 11.2008

Paralegal

McGrath North Mullin & Kratz
02.2000 - 11.2006

Certificate of Paralegal Studies -

College of Saint Mary
01.1998 - 01.2000

B.S. Business Administration -

University of Nebraska At Kearney
08.1996 - 01.2000

Book/Music Seller

Barnes And Noble
09.1987 - 01.2016
Elizabeth Wanek_______________________