Haley Rodriguez
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Prepared to take on a position where I can combine my prior work experience skills and educational training to be a valued contributing member of the team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cabos Cantina
07.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Paralegal
Schutt Law Firm, P.A.
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorney.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Maintained firm calendar including scheduling court dates and client meetings.
Bar Manager & Event Coordinator
Crown Colony Golf & Country Club
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
Legal Assistant
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, & Purtz
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Schedule all appointments, lunches, and meetings for the attorneys and paralegal.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all clients on the phone and in the office.
- Review, scan, and file all incoming mail.
Bar Manager
Winghouse Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Manage the business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor license, negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals.
- Hiring and helping train staff to provide excellent service to guests.
- Creating effective schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2019
Associate of Arts -
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL2017
Skills
- Deadline Monitoring
- Client Correspondence
- Case Management
- File Management
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Anticipating Problems
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Customer Satisfaction
- Vendor Relationships
- Scheduling
- Time Management
Hobbies
Reading, working out, family time.
Timeline
Bartender
Cabos Cantina
07.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Schutt Law Firm, P.A.
02.2022 - 06.2023
Bar Manager & Event Coordinator
Crown Colony Golf & Country Club
04.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Assistant
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, & Purtz
05.2020 - 04.2021
Bar Manager
Winghouse Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Associate of Arts -
Florida SouthWestern State College
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