1. Alaina J. Sheldon 11041 King William Road • Aylett, Virginia 23009
804.994.8628 • lsheldon3991@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/pub/alaina-sheldon/b2/871/405
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar
Results oriented from start to finish with exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills with
a demonstrated ability to excel within both individual and team environments. Driven by a passion for civil
service and a desire to work diligently in a dynamic and challenging atmosphere.
Summary
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia May 2015
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Minors: U.S. National Security Studies and Leadership Studies
Education
The Joel Bieber Firm; Litigation Paralegal May 2016 - present
• Coordinate directly with Lead Counsel on documents and details necessary for pre-trial and trial
• Delegate appropriate duties to direct report in order to faciltate workload
• Generate corresponding documentation in a timely fashion to ensure proper delivery and processing
• Manage dozens of caseloads, calendars and appointments for multiple attorneys
• Communicate professionally with various courts, attorney’s offices, medical practices and
insurance companies in collection of information and organization of case facts
• Maintain an elevated level of competency in order to efficiently support legal team while continuing the
positive, professional reputation of the practice.
The Joel Bieber Firm; Assistant Litigation Paralegal September 2015 - May 2016
• Execute detailed expert designations, interrogatories and notices for appearance
• Draft discovery documents and prepare responses to opposing counsel
• Support case development by scheduling depositions, preparing and forwarding summons
and subpoenas
• Regulate case cost by verifying outstanding balances with providers
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership of new challenges and exploring opportunities
to add value through task completions
Edible Arrangements; Shift Team Leader April 2014 - July 2015
• Leadership duties including: organizing and prioritizing the fulfillment of orders
• Facilitate the opening and closing activities of the team
• Provide customer service tasks such as: answering phones and processing orders
• Create artistic and detailed arrangements according to franchise standards
• Utilize high level communication skills while working within the team or client
Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy; Surveyor September 2013 - April 2014
• Developed an immediate rapport with participants in order to obtain an eager response to interact
• Communicated clearly and concisely in order to facilitate the survey
• Gathered and recorded data within the Center’s proprietary software for result reports
Work
Experience
• Presidential Leadership Program Scholarship Winner 2011-2015; Christopher Newport University
• Dean’s List; Spring Semester 2012; Christopher Newport University
Honors
& Awards
• Social Media/Public Relations Representative; Political Club in Newport News, Virginia
• Mentor for after-school program at Girls Inc. in Newport News, Virginia
• Staff Writer for The Captain’s Log in Newport News, Virginia
• Organized and participated in a Noland Trail Clean-Up Day in Newport News, Virginia
Leadership &
Volunteering
• Microsoft Office® (Word and PowerPoint) • Social Media Platforms:
• Spanish (fundamental communicative level) Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Vine
• Basic Computer Programming and Instagram
Additional
Skills