Renee Pietrowiak
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Extensive 25-year history serving as a trusted, reliable executive assistant and paralegal for a high-volume, fast-paced law office and real estate company until its closure. Accustomed to working independently and collaboratively as needed. Created a substantial portion of all written content using excellent creative writing, proofreading and editing abilities, combined with the essence of professionalism. Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, receiving formal training in academic communications. Familiar with the school environment, and desirous of utilizing both my education background and exemplary writing abilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
- Perform comprehensive background checks for property management company
Private academic tutoring
Self Employed
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Tutor middle-school student in various academic subjects
Paralegal /Senior Executive Assistant
Kershek Law Offices
09.1994 - 03.2019
- Served as the firm owner’s senior executive assistant and paralegal for 25 years, contributing to the company’s growth and development by performing various support functions at all levels for both the law office and real estate company
- Independently prepared the majority of daily writing content including emails, correspondence, court documents, settlement demands, real estate listings, job listings, rental ads and other content
- Contributed to the creation, maintenance and application of employee handbooks, contracts, agreements, website content, company brochure, advertisements, marketing materials and presentations
- Worked directly with the owner, staff, clients and other personnel to meet a wide range of communication needs
- Summarized key points of depositions, court briefs, letters, reports and other written documentation
- Used an established management system and procedures to communicate with supervisor and staff on a daily basis
- Participated in the creation and implementation of business closing processes and communications
Trust Clerk Typist / Legal Secretary
GODFREY & KAHN, S.C.
01.1992 - 09.1994
- Performed various clerical duties for trust and tax department
- Promoted to legal secretary after six months due to impressive administrative skills
- Served as administrative support to various attorneys and paralegals
Education
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
Lakeland University
01.2011
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Diploma - Word Processing Completion Certificate
Hamilton High School
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including creating content and editing, with an incredible eye for detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
- Working independently in a remote environment
- Excellent organization, prioritization and time management
- Proficiency in using office software such as Microsoft Word
- Highly responsive and driven to work with public schools and districts
- Able to manage multiple projects at a time
- Familiarity with the school environment with formal training in education
- Passionate spirit, intensity, and a deep desire to work hard to accomplish goals
Certification
- Former Wisconsin Licensed Substitute Teacher
- Former Notary Public, State of Wisconsin
- Former State Bar of Wisconsin Paralegal Certification
- Former Wisconsin Licensed Real Estate Agent
Timeline
Private academic tutoring
Self Employed
09.2021 - 06.2024
Researcher
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
Paralegal /Senior Executive Assistant
Kershek Law Offices
09.1994 - 03.2019
Trust Clerk Typist / Legal Secretary
GODFREY & KAHN, S.C.
01.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
Lakeland University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Diploma - Word Processing Completion Certificate
Hamilton High School