James A. Walker
Miami,FL
Summary
I am your everyday man ….
Energy
Very determined wok ethic
Enthusiasm
Ready and willing to go the extra mile
Yearning to learn new things
Daily Progress on becoming your best
Always aiming to please
Yes sir/ma’am, response to anything ever asked of me
Everyday!
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Records Management Consultant
Law
01.2020 - Current
- Perform daily case management task, including organizing /filing and saving key case correspondence, pleading, discovery, and expert materials
- Leading a team of four , up to ten, I coordinate the updating of case files and pleadings both on-line and in hard copy
- Train new team members on effective and best work practices
- Provide support to attorneys by organizing, reviewing , summarizing documents related to discovery
- Manage Off-site document storage and yearly destruction in accordance with state and federal laws regarding corporate file retention
Project Coordinator
GLF Construction Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Acted as a liaison between corporate management and field superintendents/ Forman
- Coordinated and facilitated the movement of staff, material and equipment to private island in Bahamas being built by cruise line,
- Managed all procurement operations including formulating, and supervising a paper-based filing system
- Handle HR related matters with the upmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to simultaneously handle multiple projects.
Project Coordinator
Spacio Design Build
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supported the management of various building projects, working closely with lead superintendent to manage construction sites
- Analyzed and read blueprints to meet customer needs and resolve construction build issues
- Partnered with Forman and Support Staff to verify project scope, auxiliary requirements, and administrative tasks
- Obtained on-the-job mentorship from Superintendent David Heller on all blue-print requirements, including reading and problem solving.
- Entered data and prepared documents, spreadsheets, reports and other materials.
Records Manager
Foley and Lardner, LLP
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for the management of records, managed firm’s physical and electronic records, including documents, emails, and other digital materials
- Created and maintained records management databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
- Trained staff to use records management systems and ensured staff was up to date on procedures
- Supervised the destruction of records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and firm policy
- Assisted in providing records for internal and external audits, as well as for litigation and additional regulatory proceedings.
Records Manager
Kozyak Tropin and Throckmorton
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed all issues related to end-user electronic content accesses and monitored assessment of compliance activities related to record policies and document management regulations
- Archived settled case files, retrieved case data for Attorneys and Paralegals, organized firm database of documents and maintained filing system
- Oversaw records staff evaluations, Attorney surveys, and file audits.
- Maintained files and retrieved information from computer and manual filing systems.
- Researched, gathered and provided records information in response to requests submitted by attorneys and support staff
Education
Certification: Blueprint Reading and Estimating - Construction Management
American Society of Professional Estimators
Miami, FL06.2017
Certification - Paralegal
Florida National University
Miami, FLBachelor of Arts degree - Political Science and Government
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PASkills
- SKILLS
Software: Quick Books, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Spreadsheet, Adobe, Legal Key, LexisNexis, Westlaw, E-Law, Pro-core
- Managing Files and Records
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Oversight
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Records Management Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Change Order Documentation
- Procedures Scheduling
Successful Projects/Build-Outs
LoLo’s Surf Cafe (Miami)
Stanton Spa (Miami)
Azabu Restaurant (Miami)
Marriott Hotel (South beach)
Swarovski (Brickell City Center)
Magic City (Miami)
Starbucks (South Beach)
Timeline
Records Management Consultant
Law
01.2020 - Current
Project Coordinator
GLF Construction Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Project Coordinator
Spacio Design Build
01.2014 - 01.2018
Records Manager
Foley and Lardner, LLP
01.2008 - 01.2014
Records Manager
Kozyak Tropin and Throckmorton
01.2004 - 01.2008
Certification: Blueprint Reading and Estimating - Construction Management
American Society of Professional Estimators
Certification - Paralegal
Florida National University
Bachelor of Arts degree - Political Science and Government
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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