Darlene Lopez
305.923.4784 [email protected]
4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision demonstrated through proactive
engagement in professional and business settings
Recognized for writing and editing skills
Fabricated and maintained electronic files while coordinated conferences and prioritized deadlines
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and social media marketing through Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Bilingual (English/Spanish); Fluent in written and oral Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Cultural Studies 05/18
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts 05/15
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paralegal, Tim Bower Rodriguez, P.A. 09/15-Present
Downtown Tampa, FL
Plan and organize meetings (both in person and virtually) of attorney-client conferences, court proceedings
Draft motions/pleadings and translate communications, reports, and proposals from Spanish to English and
vice versa
Research, analyze and interpret cases, case law, court decisions and opinions
Social Media marketing via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn of federal criminal defense firm
Allstate Team Leader/ Licensed Sales Producer, M. Priestman Desjardins Insurance Grp. LLC 09/14-07/15
North Miami Beach, FL
Oversaw and intervened as a Customer Support Team Leader
Collected and compared sales goal at the end of every day
Tele-marketed automobile insurance policies
Computed and advised residential/commercial property insurance policies
Legal Assistant, Gregory Gonzalez, P.A./ Fair Family Council, Inc. 06/11-08/14
Coral Gables, FL
Answered calls and directed calls to appropriate counsel
Transcribed dictated motions or letters
Conducted research on new client files
Filed and distributed postal correspondence
INTERNSHIPS
Intern, Sunscreen Film Festival 2017, 2/1/17-04/30/17
St. Petersburg, FL
Screener of film submissions.
Hospitality Liaison.
Responsible for other volunteers and cashbox.
Assisted with setting up and breaking down venues.
MEMBERSHIPS
Mentee, Miami Dade College Single Stop USA 09/11-12/14
Participated in mock interviews, off-site panel discussions, and activities emphasizing professional
etiquette