CHRISTOPHER A.
WILLIAMS
4928 NW Columbia
Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone: (360) 281-3070
Objective:
I am a new paralegal seeking to secure a position in a law firm that can use a legal professional with excellent research and writing skills.
Work Experience:
Intern: January 2013 to March 2013
Assisted paralegals in a business law firm. Spent time preparing corporate record books. Editing and tracking changes to documents, worked on a project to convert firm into a “paperless” office.
General Partnership Owner
Property Management: 2007 to present
Oversee two single-family houses and one Oxford House. Duties include general maintenance, Finding and screening new tenants, responding in a prompt manner to tenant comments and concerns. Developed skills in managing multiple bank accounts and corresponding home loans.
Salem Communications
Board Operator, Talk Show Engineer: March 2006 to present
Maintain the operation of KFIS, KPDQ and KYRP in an unmanaged environment. Tasks include but not limited to, monitor all incoming audio sources for volume and content, resolve commercial breaks in computer with paper logs, screening calls, connecting guests with host. The position requires an ability to communicate with talk host, guests and callers on information relevant to program. Prepared incoming programs from various production companies for station playback.
Infinity Broadcasting
Promotional Assistant: August 2002 to December 2005
Assisting to plan and execute station events including: On-site set-up, execution of promotions and contests, photographing activities, distribution of station merchandise and collateral items, registering of listeners for prizes and contests, on-site tear-down. Trusted to drive station vehicle. Office support including data input, recaps, mailings and preparing material for events.
Board Operator, KUFO, KVMX, KCMD: March 2003 to December 2005
Monitor studio and phone calls during pre-recorded shows. Contact and work with engineering during the event of station blackout. Able to record and playback call ins, remotes, and traffic updates.
Production KCMD: February 2005 to September 2005
Produce 2-minute fillers of comedy content to fill unsold commercial breaks for All Comedy Radio rebroadcast. The fillers contained content such as stand up, humorous songs, and station sketches. All pieces previewed from PD before station use.
Daybreak of Vancouver
Mileu counselor: September 2003 to August 2004
Responsible for the continuous, hour-by-hour supervision and direction of the youth in the inpatient environment, including: monitor behaviors and provide immediate feedback; resolution of conflicts; teach appropriate behavior and communications; provide alcohol/drug lectures; assist in school classroom; lead recreational activities; supervise youth at off-campus activities and 12-step meetings.
KOUG 1610 AM
Station Manager: October 2001 to September 2002
Supervised all station members to promote professionalism. Called monthly staff meetings and tracks attendance of members. Oversaw all financial matters regarding grants and student allocated funds. Maintained, promoted, and instructed operations procedures. Carried out the recruitment and retention plan for KOUG staff. Supervised all technical aspects of radio and Internet broadcasting.
Comp USA
Certified Sales Specialist: May 1999 to September 2003
Assist customer with the purchase of computer and computer related equipment. Exhibit customer and communication skills through the passing of information regarding computer related items e.g. hardware, software, internet, networking questions.
Education:
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Minor in Electronic Media and Culture
Clark College
Certificate of Proficiency in Legal Studies
Computer Skills:
Advanced in: MS Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, NextGen Audio
Intermediate sills in MS Excel, LexisNexis
Group Affiliations:
Clark College Law Club
January 2011 to June 2012
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Extreme Youth Ministries Catechist: September 1998 to 2007
Head of film study group and active peer mentor.
KPSU 1450 AM
Volunteer Disk Jockey: October 1998 to September 2001
Self produced and hosted “The McNeil Perspective.” Assisted with live promotions of local bands. Assisted with “DJ in the Park” series.