Nicholas Forsythe

Legal Secretary 9 years experience at Law Firms in

New York City, New York. This is the top echelon in

the Paralegal/Administrative field. I have temped and

worked full time at over 48 law firms in Manhattan.

Having being a Classical Pianist (I am from Wellesley,

Massachusetts] my typing speed exceeded 120 words

per minute. I was successfully able to do the work of 2-3

secretaries in preparing Interrogatories and Discoveries,

and other legal documents. I spent many a weekends

in Manhattan working one-on-one with attorneys who

absolutely enjoyed my ability to type quicker than they

could talk. I got to meet some prominent attorneys like

Chris Cuomo in his early days.

I specialized in finding high-quality Senior Executives. The feat to point out the specific traits which determine carrying out and helps predict future performance is the differentiating point that made us unique among employment agencies in Providence, Rhode Island..

I understand the importance of relationship-building for both my clients and candidates alike. It allowed me to understand employer’s needs. I never compromised upon quality, and I always assured my clients that they were in excellent hands.

• Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
• Updated executives on changing protocols and manner in the early days of the internet.
• I would also train employees on how to utilize the internet to search for their candidates and build their own database of contacts.
• Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
• SPECIFICALLY EMPLOYED to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• I was an Internet Information Retrieval Specialist. I would 'flip websites'.

• I oversaw and ran a temporary staffing agency in North Attleborough, Ma. We hired and staffed employees for other companies. The positions offered were temporary, contact-based, part-time or temp-to-hire, and our agency kept extensive files for each employee noting their skills and work history. Many tests including grammar and math were given, in addition to psychological skill-based assessments. This helped us match potential employees to new assignments. Importantly, it offered both the employers and employees flexibility that more permanent work arrangements do not. My positional also required me to run job fairs and other recruiting opportunities.

• Set up appointments for new job seekers in the Accounting Industry to come in and be tested and determined if qualified and 'the right fit' for job orders from my clients.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
• Ascertained hiring needs of frequent and loyal clients and subsequently built a database of recommendations.
• Oversaw HR needs for all my staff,
• Implemented sourcing strategies to identify high-quality candidates.

• Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
• Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
• Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
• Boosted team profits with great time and resource management focused on meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Maintained weekly sales tracking and leadership reports to support operational enhancement and implement corrective actions.
• Worked independently with minimal supervision.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
• Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
• Managed, coordinated and attended many PROFESSIONAL PROMOTIONAL JOB FAIRS for industry only events at convention centers.
• Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
• Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
• Exceptional computer skills
• Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
• Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
• Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
• Met or exceeded sales, customer service and loyalty program standards.
• Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
• Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
• Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion for the Art Industry
• Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
• Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability and pricing.
• Wrote detailed picture descriptions for each individual art piece which was sold on e-bay and printed in publications. These descriptions were lengthy and accurate, required extensive research and writing in my detailed exploration and explanation of each artists' art pieces.
• Enjoyed attending live auctions in numerous states, and participating in, and preparing for these auctions. Travelling was frequently required.
• E-bay and other top auction houses, including Christie's in New York City, and Sotheby's, also in Manhattan, New York were our top clients.
• Voted "MOST VALUABLE TEAM MEMBER" by my company peers numerous times.

• Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
• Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
• Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
• Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
• Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
• Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, and increase sales and revenue.
• Archived photographs on computers and servers.
• Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
• Increased production rates by regulating workflow to meet consumer needs.
• Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
• Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
• Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
• Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
• Consulted with clients to discuss ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.