Shantese McDonald
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Motivated professional offering 25 years in Federal government service as a patent examiner. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. A highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Patent Examiner
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA
03.1998 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all activities associated with assigned cases.
- Identified relevant prior art to determine patentability of invention claims.
- Conducted research on existing patents, scientific literature, and other sources of information.
- Interpreted complex technical information from inventors in order to evaluate its relevance to the claims being examined.
- Researched industrial and technical information to quickly come up to speed with unfamiliar industries.
- Communicated effectively with clients via phone, email, or in person meetings.
- Drafted responses to applicant's inquiries regarding their application status.
- Used [Software] and [Software] to produce reports and business correspondence.
- Advised applicants of any changes or modifications needed for their application to meet requirements.
- Resolved difficult issues relating to patents under review through collaboration with team members.
- Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, telephone and in-person communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-1998
Skills
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Team Collaboration
- Document Management
- Document Preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patent Examiner
United States Patent and Trademark Office
03.1998 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Morgan State University
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