Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Michele Orlando

West Grove,PA

Summary

I lead through serving and encouraging. My goal is to help drive the task forward within given time frame and achieve excellent outcome. I can work alone or within a team and enjoy collaborating.

Energetic, detail oriented self-starter with an entrepeneurial mindset and leadership abilities. Solid negotiation skills. Diverse sales background. Focused on achieving desired goal within time frame.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land
12.2023 - Current
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Emerald Bioagriculture Corporation
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Created and managed an efficient office space with high priority given to ambiance and cleanliness, sorted and triaged mail, managed flow of events connected to staff including hiring, on-boarding and terminations
  • Directly reported to CEO plus other Executive staff across different sectors
  • Completed a variety of tasks supporting that role
  • Included were prepared, reconciled and submitted company expenses, organized and managed calendar, office spaces set for short term staff, travel considerations
  • Answered phones, greeted guests, researched, updated and managed shareholder data and communications, acted as 401K Administrator on behalf of the company, tracked and procured office supplies with preference given to local vendors, partnered with insurance brokers annually to determine best coverages for staff Health Insurance and the company needs worldwide, including General Liability, and Auto
  • Technical troubleshooting coordinator, special projects assigned by CEO including Grant Applications, registered all corporate entities within guidelines of each state, completed government surveys and supported Finance and Payroll teams.

OWNER AND OPERATOR

Cover Your Assets
01.2008 - 09.2023
  • Established, grew and maintained a small business
  • Residential and Commercial cleaning and Facility Maintenance
  • Procured jobs, scheduled, managed budget to maintain zero debt, procured relevant supplies, ensured annually appropriate insurances, Quickbooks accounting, customer service, completed the jobs.

REALTOR

Keller Williams Real Estate
04.2005 - 01.2010
  • Licensed Realtor in PA and DE state
  • Worked within a team and mostly served as the Lead Buyer's Agent
  • Ensured all ongoing educational certifications were completed
  • Walked all clients through the entire home buying process, including tours, lending, inspections, legal considerations, and closing on the property
  • Skills obtained were dealing with people, sales, negotiations, patience, and flexibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
05.1988

Skills

  • Proofreading
  • Civil Law
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Employee Training
  • Calendar Management
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Document Editing
  • Financial and estate planning
  • File Organization

Certification

Paralegal and Elder Law Certificates, The Pennsylvania State University - Pennsylvania, 05/01/1993

References

  • Frank W. Owen, Retired, Former CEO, 13, (302) 354-3387, Frankw@outlook.com
  • Diana Clifford Ms., Vice President, 25, (215) 350-1146, Diana.clifford@teleflex.com

Timeline

Paralegal

Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land
12.2023 - Current

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Emerald Bioagriculture Corporation
02.2022 - 10.2023

OWNER AND OPERATOR

Cover Your Assets
01.2008 - 09.2023

REALTOR

Keller Williams Real Estate
04.2005 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Ursinus College
Paralegal and Elder Law Certificates, The Pennsylvania State University - Pennsylvania, 05/01/1993
Michele Orlando