REGINA G. DIXONHyattsville, MD • 301-928-8143 • rdixoa@gmail.com

PARALEGAL

Recent graduate with paralegal diploma and intern experience excited to enter the field and apply fresh skills to a paralegal position. Exceptional organization and attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a capacity to anticipate needs and problems. Client-focused communicator with proven ability to understand and convey complex information, develop rapport, build strong relationships, and maintain quantitative standards. Seeking a role that will lead to a positive contribution to the overall growth of an organization.

Client Services • Drafting Complaints • Criminal Work • Administrative Support/Problem SolvingDocument Management • Legal Research • Tort Law • Legal Ethics • Westlaw • MS Office Suite

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS, LEGAL STUDIES, University of Maryland, University College, Largo MD; in progress, degree expected spring 2016.ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE, PARALEGAL DEGREE, Prince George’s Community College, Largo MD, 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANN TAYLOR RETAIL INC., HANOVER, MD • 2014 – PRESENTCO-MANAGERAssist in all areas of daily operations management. Support loss prevention practices and conduct assessments to protect company assets. Analyze business reports regularly to identify areas of opportunity and adjust business strategy to utilize them.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates to improve performance and drive engagement.

• Create business strategies that maximize net sales.

OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY, UPPER MARLBORO, MD • 2012PARALEGAL INTERN

• Prepared a wide range of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and appeals.• Performed extensive, thorough legal research; drafted dispositions for all closed cases.• Organized and maintained documents in paper or electronic filing system.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:• Interviewed witnesses and performed a wide range of administrative support duties. • Reviewed documents for responsive, privilege, and confidential information.

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE, HYATTSVILLE, MD • 2010 – 2014ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

• Supported management team to maximize productivity through demonstrating operational and product knowledge, providing customer service, and participating in key store initiatives.

• Assessed sales associates’ performance and provide daily feedback as well as during annual performance-review process.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Modeled outstanding customer service skills and ensured client satisfaction by mediating and

resolving any issues. Regularly recognized for top consultative sales numbers on performance reviews.