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Elizabeth M. Dean

Downers Grove,IL

Summary

Professional with strong background in legal support, research, brand expansion, marketing, and sales. Equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal and Outreach Coordinator

Clancy & Associates, Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
  • Increased revenue 47% via new sales and marketing protocols
  • Facilitate community partnerships, organize events and presentations to expand the firm’s network; resulting in a 300% conversion to new clients
  • Promoted to dual role after 9 months of employment
  • Expand and maintain social media channels and create a monthly newsletter
  • Draft all documents for customized special needs estate plans, utilizing Clio software
  • Full-time

Contract Employee Legal Assistant

Posey Law Group LLC
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assist with real estate, estate planning and small business transactions utilizing Smokeball software
  • Part-time

Marketing Director

Buck Turner Paulsen, LLC
06.2013 - 03.2022
  • Developed non-existent marketing division for business to consumer services in 4 verticals to nearly $7m in gross revenue
  • Built strong relationships with industry professionals and influencers.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw the creation of compelling marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, social media and website.
  • Directed trade show participation, maximizing exposure for company products and services.

Contract Employee Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Justin J. Tedrowe
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assist in the preparation and execution of estate plan documents, communicating directly with clients to make them informed and comfortable with the estate plan process
  • Part-time

Contract Employee Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Robert McDonough
10.2005 - 04.2020
  • Create monthly client invoices using QuickBooks, document filing, preparation and recording of deeds
  • Part-time

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Social media marketing
  • Brand promotion & development
  • Corporate communications
  • Strategic planning
  • Marketing campaign development

Timeline

Paralegal and Outreach Coordinator

Clancy & Associates, Ltd.
04.2022 - Current

Contract Employee Legal Assistant

Posey Law Group LLC
06.2021 - 05.2022

Contract Employee Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Justin J. Tedrowe
10.2020 - 03.2022

Marketing Director

Buck Turner Paulsen, LLC
06.2013 - 03.2022

Contract Employee Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Robert McDonough
10.2005 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Western Michigan University
Elizabeth M. Dean