Gabrielle Dunn
Paralegal
Frederick, MD,TX
Summary
Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in CRM database management, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bilingual: English and Spanish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Associate
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
Frederick, MD
09.2021 - Current
- Engage with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships. As the only Spanish speaker on the sales floor, designated by the manager to assist a growing Spanish as a first language customer base.
- Express a high level of empathy toward the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals.
- Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers and their pets.
- Prepare merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Assist guests in the proper selection of merchandise in accordance with their identified needs.
- Perform general cashiering duties.
Financial Representative Intern
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
Frederick, MD
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Scheduled appointments with prospects and clients.
- Utilized CRM database to keep track of client information and to organize business activities.
- Met with clients to determine financial objectives and worked with a team to create comprehensive financial solutions.
- Presented financial solutions to prospective clients in clear detail.
- Submitted relevant paperwork.
- Followed-up with clients as needed.
Campaign Intern
Sylvester Turner Campaign Headquarters
Houston, TX
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Ran phone banks taking calls from donors wishing to contribute to re-election campaign.
- Drummed up support for political candidate by canvassing door-to-door.
- Installed signs at residential and personal properties based on owner agreements.
- Prepared materials and signage for distribution to local area.
- Explained political candidate's platform to Spanish-speaking constituents both over the phone and in person.
Office Manager
Dunn Right Industries, Inc.
Tomball, TX
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of the personel.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
Legal Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
Opening Doors International Services, Inc.
Denton, TX
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted an immigration attorney recognized by the United States Department of Justice Board of Immigration Appeals.
- Typed and translated legal documents from Spanish to English.
- Organized the computer and physical filing system under the lawyer's supervision.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting primarily Spanish-only speaking clients.
Education
Certified Financial Planner Certificate - Personal Financial Planning
Rice University, Glasscock School
Houston, TX 01.2019 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX 06.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/General Business
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 08.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Client Service
Professional demeanor
Problem-solving skills
Proficient in MS Office
Civil law
Document filing
Litigation support
Exceptional writer
Administrative support
Fluent in Spanish - oral and written
Timeline
Sales Associate
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Financial Representative Intern
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
06.2021 - 08.2021
Campaign Intern
Sylvester Turner Campaign Headquarters
05.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Financial Planner Certificate - Personal Financial Planning
Rice University, Glasscock School
01.2019 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Lone Star College System
06.2018 - 05.2019
Office Manager
Dunn Right Industries, Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2019
Legal Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
Opening Doors International Services, Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/General Business
University of North Texas
08.2012 - 05.2015