December 20th, 2009
What Career Am I Best Suited For?
I don’t want work with nonprofits or as a paralegal anymore. What career am I best suited for with my current education and work experience? And, how do I pursue a career in the industry you recommend?
I’m interested in government/politics, journalism, lobbying, higher education, research, advertising, and music. I’d like a job with growth potential in an large organization with good management infrastructure (no more small companies or operations).
This is my truncated resume:
Director of Programs—Chamber of Commerce
Develop and coordinate programs to support and improve local business. Design and draft marketing materials to publicize Chamber programs using MS Publisher, Constant Contact, and Adobe Contribute. Foster partnerships with schools, government officials, businesses, and community organizations to attain the specified goals related to each program.
Legal Coordinator—The Willett Law Firm, P.A.
Developed an action plan with the NC State Bar to wind-down John G. McCormick’s law practice. Assisted clients with filing grievances with the NC State Bar and finding alternate legal counsel.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal—John G. McCormick, P.A.
Organized and managed the firm’s accounts payable and receivable using QuickBooks and Timeshlips software. Assisted personal representatives with estate planning and settlement. Performed title and lien searches and helped to prepare closing packages for real estate transactions.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Taught Economic, Legal & Political Systems, which is an overview of stock market investing and micro- and macroeconomics concepts, civics, law, and a comparative study of historical and modern political and economic systems in foreign countries.
Y2K Readiness Project Administrator –Quintiles, Inc.
Communicated with project managers to track compliance and contingency planning. Managed and tracked project data using MS Excel.
Legal Assistant–Rucci, Burnham, Carta & Edelberg, L.L.P.,
Helped defense prepare for a criminal trial in Puerto Rico discovery for a client charged with violating Savings and Loans regulations.
Employee Assistance Program Intern–United States Tobacco Co.
Education:
Juris Doctorate, Campbell University Norman A. Wiggins School of Law, Two years completed
Summer Program, Handong International Law School, South Korea
Master of Arts in Teaching, Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Science in History, Appalachian State Univ., Boone, NC
NC State Bar Certified Paralegal
Relevant Coursework:
History of the World Since 1945
Germany Since 1917
U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. Intellectual Tradition
Constitutional Law
Islamic History
Asian History
Latin American History
Latin American Politics
American and National Government
Political Parties and PACs
Law & Ethics of Communications
Theory & Practice of Persuasion
History of American Public Education
Microeconomic Theory
Race, Poverty & Politics
Globalization
Comparative Law & Culture (U.S. v. Asian Traditions)
International Business Transactions
Constitutional Law
Entertainment Law
Education Law
Contracts
Torts
Civil & Criminal Procedure
Criminal Law
