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Susanne McKenzie

Melville,NY

Summary

I am seeking a position where I can use my skills to their fullest, while also making a meaningful contribution to an organization that can provide a supportive, professional work environment. In addition, I am an independent, motivated, and responsible self-starter that recognizes the value of human connection, while exercising honesty, integrity and a dedication to accuracy, detail and efficient productivity.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Court Researcher

Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
07.2023 - 01.2024

Conducted criminal background checks that involved:

Documenting and transmitting felony convictions

Responding to requests for re-investigations and clarifications

Maintaining accurate court fee logs and expenses

Initiated independent review of local criminal records access

Senior Office Assistant

Suffolk County Police Department
12.2021 - 01.2023

Processed pistol license applications within the Pistol License Burea to include:

Entered accurate data into official firearms database

Processed license suspensions and revocations

Provided accurate, highly detailed permit information to public

Provided license status and related information to assist other law enforcement agencies

Program Support Assistant

U.S. Dept. Of VA - Long Island National Cemetery
01.2017 - 03.2020

Provided total administrative support for all burial activities for U.S. veterans and their families to include:

Creation and maintenance of official federal burial records

Directed committal services with full military honors

Processed accurate headstone inscriptions and orders

Resolved all gravesite and inscription discrepancies

Provided guidance and support to all cemetery visitors and attendees

Served as team lead on Congressional mandated GPS-GIS project

Legal Instruments Examiner

U.S. Dept. Of Homeland Security
07.2015 - 01.2017

Reviewed all required documentation and medical reports for U.S. Merchant Mariner licensees and renewal applicants for accuracy and completeness

Maintaining all information and documentation in official database

Collected all associated fees and reconciled receipts

Office Automation Assistant

U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture
03.2008 - 07.2015

Provided multiple levels of support for Bio-Safety Level 3 federal laboratory to include:

Purchasing laboratory supplies, material and equipment

Maintained and reconciled all credit card transactions for Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit

Maintained and transmitted all records of purchases for International Biosecurity Program

Legal Proofreader/Word Processor

NYS Court Of Appeals - Law Reporting Bureau
08.1998 - 08.2005

Assisted extensively in preparation of the official New York State caselaw to include:

Electronically proofreading, formatting and editing official legal opinions from all levels of courts throughout the judicial system




Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Schenectady County Community College
Scotia, NY

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Data collection techniques
  • Court Record Analysis
  • Ethical Conduct Awareness
  • Administrative Support
  • Database Maintenance
  • Communications Drafting
  • Community Advocacy
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism
  • Support Services
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Document Management

Timeline

Criminal Court Researcher

Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
07.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Office Assistant

Suffolk County Police Department
12.2021 - 01.2023

Program Support Assistant

U.S. Dept. Of VA - Long Island National Cemetery
01.2017 - 03.2020

Legal Instruments Examiner

U.S. Dept. Of Homeland Security
07.2015 - 01.2017

Office Automation Assistant

U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture
03.2008 - 07.2015

Legal Proofreader/Word Processor

NYS Court Of Appeals - Law Reporting Bureau
08.1998 - 08.2005

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Schenectady County Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Adirondack Community College
Susanne McKenzie