Tanji Cifuni
Winthrop,MA
Summary
An employee who is motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Legal Assistant
City of Melrose
07.2023 - Current
- Recorded, acknowledged and responded to all Public Record Requests for the City of Melrose.
- Handled all insurance claims between residents and the City of Melrose, as well as all insurance claims the City property claims.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and assisting colleagues with complex projects.
- Managed the onboarding and offboarding of the entire City fleet of vehicles.
- Reviewed all service contracts to make sure that both parties are in compliance prior to signing.
- Liquor licenses for the restaurants, clubs and retail stores and one day licenses were all administered through me and the ABCC.
- Minimized disputes among parties by drafting clear, concise correspondence that addressed concerns proactively
- Increased attorney productivity by expertly managing heavy caseloads and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency by implementing new document management systems.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Paralegal
Law Office Of James McKenna
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track loan information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing documentation and information for private loan transactions.
- Prepared HUDS and all closing docs for property transactions.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Community Development
Town Of Winthrop
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated inspections for multi-family rental units and single family homes in collaboration with loans via North Shore Home Consortium.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
Town Manager Assistant
Town Of Winthrop
08.2007 - 01.2017
- Coordinated the Town Manager's schedules and delegated assignments to proper Department Heads to meet the needs of our residents and faculty.
- Offered hands-on assistance to the tenants of our town owned Cultural Center , assessed needs of the tenants and maintained the property.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining many town and committee budgets.
- Set and enforced personnel policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Monitored HR and handled incidents calmly for seven years until the Town hired a HR representative
- Responsible for the complete start up of the Winthrop Ferry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Marketing
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH06.1997
Skills
- Strong Organizational/Multi-Tasking Skills
- Records Management Procedures
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Evaluating Capital Projects and building budgets
- Budgetary Reviews / Forecasting
- Developing Solutions / Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- New England Patriot Cheerleader from 1994-1999
- Recognized by the State of Massachusetts Department of Transportation for my efforts in starting up the Winthrop Ferry Business for the Town of Winthrop in 2019
Timeline
Executive Legal Assistant
City of Melrose
07.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office Of James McKenna
01.2020 - 06.2023
Community Development
Town Of Winthrop
01.2017 - 01.2020
Town Manager Assistant
Town Of Winthrop
08.2007 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Marketing
University of New Hampshire
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