Effective Communicator with a unique blend of experience and skills including:

Paralegal Functions,Administrative Management, Liaison Activities, PR,

Legal Research, Team Leadership, Investigation, and Business Consulting.

Certified Paralegal - State of Ohio

Reputation for taking ownership of tasks, projects and quality initiatives

Strong familiarity with legal terminology and all phases of litigation

Relateseffectively to all types of people from varied backgrounds and levels

Proven ability to make decisionsinmultitasking,time-sensitiveenvironments

Intuitive; properly reads people and situations with decisive actions

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Westlaw, LexisNexis,QuickBooks

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE & DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS

High energy ... Very personable … Interpersonal communications … Time management

Extremely organized ... Quick decision-maker ... Excellent work ethic & motivation

Establishes/maintainsworkingrelationships ... Familiar with the Spanish language

Sets high standards ...Strong written and verbal skills ... Connects rapidly with people

Lake Erie College  Painesville, OH 2002

Bachelor of Science, B.S., Biology / Pre-Vet

Brown-Mackie College North Canton, OH 2005

Associates in Applied Business, A.A.B., Paralegal

Florida Coastal School of Law Jacksonville, FL

Candidate for Juris Doctor

Zavarello & Davis Co., L.P.A. Akron, OH2005-2006

Paralegal / Legal Secretary

McGregor Law, LLC Ligonier, PA2010-2011

Law Clerk

Kinney & Sasso, PL Jacksonville, FL2012-Present

Paralegal / Legal Secretary

  • Interviewed clients, ordered and reviewed medical records, designed settlement packages, scheduled appointments and managed calendar, and drafted various pleadings.
  • Trained and managed two other employees (Paralegal and P/T Intern).
  • Gained extensive experience in insurance defense.
  • Handled all phases of litigation - from preliminary investigation to initiation of action, discovery preparation, document production, interviewing clients and witnesses, pleadings, settlement documents, trial and post-trial activities.
  • Prepared Praecipes,Complaints, answers to complaints and other defensive pleadings.
  • Drafted Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions, Requests for Production of Documents, and answers and responses.
  • Prepared chronologies and summaries from deposition testimony, medical documents and other factual records.
  • Communicated and corresponded with clients about case status and preparation.
  • Reviewed legal publications for hearing notices and/or case proceedings.
  • Conducted conflict clearances and opened files.

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Marcie Turjan Equine Consulting Pittsburgh2000-Present

Provider of strategy and planning services to horse businesses/associations

PROFESSIONAL EQUINE CONSULTANT / EQUINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

  • At age 20, bought Fox Point Farm, LLC, and developed it to become aleading equine facility involvingall aspects of sport horse training.
  • Utilized entrepreneurial skills and business savvy to achieve a highly profitable enterprise with numerous referrals coming in from across the United States on a regular basis.
  • Proactively manage P&L, accounting functions, legal compliance, and safety.
  • Represent clients and clients' horses on a contract basis during transfer of ownership.
  • Design advertising strategies for marketing of equine-focused products and services.
  • Consult with clients on projects utilizing listening skills, qualifying skills, value propositions for ROI (Return on Investment), contracts, and end-to-end project management.
  • Conduct comprehensiveequine marketing studies, including: business plans, strategy analysis, program development, training, and sales.
  • Success in turning around underperforming horse programs and increasing profitability.
  • Assist with Horse Association event planning, event program development, facility layout, course design, and judging.
  • Develop unique bio/marketing presentations to sell horses which include: video clips, professional folders with detailed information, pictures, and vaccination records.
  • Hire, train, mentor and develop employees.

Freedom Health, LLCAurora, OH2007

Equine pharmaceutical company

REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER - 9-month fixed contract

  • Established new brand of equine pharmaceutical in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
  • Collaborated on multiple projects across multiple states via phone, email and in-person.
  • Organized promotional activities, trade fairs, presentations, and sponsorships.
  • Developed presentations for promotional purposes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of business tenders and proposals.
  • Ensured that all strategic marketing activities were executed prior to a merger.

Rolling Rock Hunt and Chagrin Valley HuntLigonier, PA1995-2005

Prestigious hunt clubs

TRAINER / MARKETER

  • Trained under Joseph Hardiman; learned all facets of working with horses.
  • Provided in-house vetting for horses and foxhound pack, which included performing routine examinations, worming, sutures, dental care, etc.
  • Provided riding lessons for all age and skill groups.

Ellerslie Camperdown Hunt ClubVictoria, AustraliaSummer 2000

Prestigious Hunt Club

MANAGER / TRAINER

  • Assisted in the development of an International Equestrian Travel Program.
  • Created an environment where international guests could follow a pre-arranged itinerary that included equine activities along with tours of local attractions.
  • Managed hunt facility; maintained fitnessof seasoned horses and trained young horses.
  • Provided riding lessons and mentoring for beginning riders.
  • Interests: Certified Scuba Diver PADI, Avid Skier, Outdoors Enthusiast (Hiking, Fishing, Hunting), Marathon Runner, Triathlete, Gardening, Gourmet Cooking.
  • Member: EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association), USEF (United States Equestrian Federation), USSA (United States Sportsmen’s Alliance).