How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home
Phone: 334-215-3706 Cell
Phone: 334-233-2631 Fax: 334-273-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] position managing legal discovery
and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw
Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes
and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository
and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed
and coded documents in Concordance
and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda
and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys
and support staff with processing
and preparation of personal injury claims
and litigationo Conducted legal research
and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents
and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients
and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation,
and potential settlementso Prepared
and input case intakes
and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys
and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities)
and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys,
and social workers to investigate
and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement
and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research
and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring
and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS
and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant
and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating
and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers
and MC for manufacturing plants in the US
and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination
and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified
and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy
and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company
and its supplierso Prepared contracts
and purchase orders for raw materials
and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors
and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process
and allowed MC to track
and compare usage volumes
and costs over timeo Prepared
and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers
and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation,
and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors
and the Purchasing, Transportation
and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers,
and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs
and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases
and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier
and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection
and communication with MC's past, present,
and potential materials suppliers
and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1
and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national
and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel
and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1
and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed
and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of
computer hardware, software,
and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda
and reports using Microsoft Word
and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama
and the southeastern USo Procured
and distributed records from major
and independent labels for club, radio
and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations
and clubso Designed, wrote,
and published bi-weekly reports
and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress
and popularity of music
and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index
and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996
and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment
and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising
and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising
and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request
The Chasm Group, LLC
and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives
and venture capital partners • Developed
and managed the
firm's annual budget, proposing
and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports
and financial statements,
and coordinating with CPA
firm for accurate
and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated
and managed all contracts, stock grants,
and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents
and resolve LLC -
and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs
and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline
and budget expectations • Reduced
firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP
phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals,
and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating
and implementing all HR policies
and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals
and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines,
and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate
and timely fashion to increase, cash flow
and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs
and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life
and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews
and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state,
and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses
and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts
and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits
and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues
and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning
and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences,
and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations,
and all pre -
and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical
and financial reports, including budget projections
and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence,
and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters,
and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for
computer inquiries
and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs,
and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation
and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup
and report generation