Lori Lobel2092 Wood Trail, Atlanta, GA 30318Telephone: (404) 355-0456Email: lobel1@aol.com
Qualifications *Evert Weathersby Houff, Atlanta, GA 4/2007 – 12/2008 Paralegal (Laid off)o Assisted the team of several attorneys for the national coordination of discovery, encompassing all aspects of written discovery preparation, corporate witness development, document collection and production.o Drafted interrogatories, pleadings, discovery documents for review by attorneys. Directed case research and composed summaries of findings. Researched case histories in asbestos cases, including medical history, expert witnesses, depositions, plaintiff witnesses, asbestos-related diseases, products & materials, and prior settlements.o Created reports for thousands of cases in the New York City Asbestos Litigation detailing case information including docket lists, trial clusters and settlement information.o Assess teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, coordinating skills and common values and goals of the firm. o Extensive data entry, organization, and maintenance of asbestos product and client files for all attorneys.o Communicate regularly with the legal management team to address ongoing strategies and concerns.o Set up desktop tools, databases and schedules to ensure the successful implementation of firm’s discovery/trial project using Microsoft Office and Ringtail.o Extensive and additional resources. online research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials, including legal filings, general and private documentation
Cumberland Animal Clinic, Smyrna, GA 3/2003 -12/ 2006 Practice Manager (Resigned)o Coordinated daily operations of veterinary office; involving staffing, client/patient scheduling, patient records review, customer services, instructing staff in correct techniques for phone answering, patient check-in and check out, product sales and paperwork.o Direct authority and decision-making responsibilities over all business aspects of the veterinary practice: inventory, billing, services, staffing, etc...o Recruited, interviewed and hired all support staff personnel. Improved employee turnover by 100%.o Ensured compliance with OSHA by describing processes for protection, retrieval, retention, posting and training of employees.o Formulated, wrote, and implemented new employee orientation and staff training manuals.o Trained, supervised and evaluated staff and coach improvement customer service and management skills.o Identified, researched and handled the installation, training, and operation of the computer system both software and hardware (Windows NT, Dell Mainframes, Routers, Printers, Various Software Packages).
Central Electric Products Co., Inc., Atlanta, GA 1989-2003General Manager (Company Closed)o Responsible for managing day-to-day operations of a 15-employee, $2.5 million company.o Trained personnel in computerized inventory management program, including data entry, ordering, purchasing and sales.o Spearheaded installation and implementation of computerized sales terminals and directed training program to ensure competence with new equipment. Realized a major increase in availability and accuracy of inventory data as well as sales trend data.o Completed legal paperwork, including Notices of Commencement, Mechanics and Materialmen's Lien, Lien Waivers and any Affidavits.o Responsible for investigation of fraud/credit cases and follow through on legal action when necessary. Lead team, hire attorney and helped with filings.o Created Excel spreadsheets using company information. Created formulas using Microsoft Excel.
Federal Investigative Division Service, New York City, NY 1988-1989Federal Investigator/Federal Agent (Help family business)o Performed background investigation which covered the character, practices, suitability, or qualifications of persons or organizations seeking, claiming, or receiving federal benefits, permits, or employment.o Processed applicant case files through planning, fact-finding, interviewing, neighborhood inquiries, agency inquiries and reporting.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA 1987-1987Federal Investigator Intern (Internship ended)o Responsible for assisting instructors in the Operations Division with the preparation of the investigative teaching materials and tools. Research and writing duties involved amending the criminal investigator training manuals.o Attended all Criminal Investigators classes for Special Agents as an intern and performed at a comparable level of experienced Special Agents.o Chosen by Faculty at Georgia State University and the Department of Homeland Security to attend an internship at the Department of Homeland Security, FLETC, Glynco, Georgia.
EducationKennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 1992Graduated (Paralegal Certificate) – 4.0 GPA Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 1987Graduated (B.Sc.) – Major – Criminal Justice (Dean’s List)
Skills/Honors/Highlightso Software knowledge: Includes MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access). (present)o Litigation Support Software CaseLogistix and FTI-Ringtail. (2007 – 2008)o Responsible for the veterinary clinic voted one of metro Atlanta’s top veterinary practices. (2003– 2007)o Persistent, thorough, diligent and prompt in completing projects. Effective problem solver; thorough researcher.o Over 15 year’s extensive management experience.o Keen intuition and strong interpersonal and communication skills.o Received Letter of Commendation from the U.S. Federal Investigative Division for outstanding performance & as top producer as an investigator at the New York City Office. (1988, 1989)
*References Furnished Upon Request