1. John Martin Parlett 26693 Cecilia Court
johnparlett2@gmail.com Mechanicsville, MD 20659-4316
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmartinparlett (410) 474-5413
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a Paralegal Internship in order to gain important hands-on experience learning
significant aspect of the law.
SUMMARY OF QUALITFICATIONS:
Ambitious, results-oriented student with experience in both residential and commercial
construction, retail sales, boat yard equipment and maintenance along with the sale of new
homes. Possess a strong track record for meeting or exceeding project goals and objectives on a
consistent basis. Effectively performs responsibilities from inventory control, bid processes,
sales and marketing and other key business management tasks..
Expertise in:
Contract Negotiation Project Management Budget Management
Vendor Relations Estimates/Blueprints Cold Calling
Supervision/Field Crews Repairs & Maintenance Customer Service
Reports/Record Keeping Plumbing Safety Procedures
Subcontractors Cost-effectiveness Communications Skills
New Home Sales Inventory Control Site Preparation
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
ZAHNISER’S YACHTING CENTER, Solomons, MD March 2015 – July 2015
TECHNICIAN (Seasonal) April 2009 – August 2009 & March 2014 – July 20 14
Effectively handle maintenance and repairs of vessels including hull and topside paint
preparation, coating application, corrosion proofing, fiberglass repair, hardware replacement
and new installation, cleaning and waxing stainless steel, fiberglass, and woodwork.
 Responsibilities include sandblasting, pressure washing, grounds maintenance,
equipment maintenance, assisting the hulling crew, tracking hourly customer billing
and other miscellaneous duties.
TRUHOME BUILDERS & RENOVATIONS, Leonardtown, MD Feb. 2013 – July 2013
CARPENTER
Demonstrate the ability to measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil,
chalk, and marking gauge while following established safety rules and regulations and
maintaining a safe and clean environment. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or
building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Implement internet and social network marketing techniques.
 Exercises sound judgment and communicate well with the team, co-workers,
management and clientele with both commercial and residential projects.
 Effectively meets with client to go over bids and estimates of work to be completed.
Handles site preparation including operation of backhoe and front loader.
HOMES AMERICA GROUP, Huntingtown, MD October 2012 – January 2013
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Responsible for implementing inside and outside sales and marketing techniques including
internet sales and marketing. Demonstrate the ability to cold call on potential clients for real
estate sales and property management services. Responsible for preparing work estimates for
both residential and commercial properties.

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 Generate service contracts; attend bid meetings, and sales and marketing meetings
along with supervising field crews, installation and repair of sprinkler system
equipment, construction and renovation operations.
 Instrumental in purchasing and receiving with national vendors. Perform product
and marketing research.
CHESAPEAKE CARPENTRY, INC, Saint Leonard, MD June 2012 – September 2012
CARPENTER HELPER
Assisted with new construction residential framing, trim installation, window and door
installation, siding installations and addition framing.
 Performed demolition duties on an “as needed” basis.
SPRING COVE MARINA, Solomons, MD July 2002 May 2003 &April 2006 – June 2006
BOAT YARD WORKER(Seasonal)
Responsible for maintenance and repair of vessels including hull cleaning, pressure washing,
hull and hardware coating application, zinc coating, anti-corrosion metal installation, hardware
installation, plumbing and facilities maintenance.
 Responsibilities include anti-corrosion metal installation, facilities maintenance,
vessel hulling and launching, docking, vessel towing, minor hull repair and winter
storage.
STUDENT 2001 – 2009
INTERNATIONAL BEVERAGE, Lexington Park, MD May 1997 – August 2001
RETAIL SALES MANAGER
Proficient with retail sales and business operations including inventory control, stocking,
interacting with vendors, special orders, and receiving stock.
 Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop business relationships
with vendors/suppliers.
 Efficiently place weekly, monthly and yearly stock orders.
EDUCATION:
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD, will graduate fall 2016
Prince George’s Community College, Pre Law
Anne Arundle Community College, General Studies
College of Southern Maryland, General Studies
Focus on Legal Studies, Business Law I; Intro to Criminal Justice; Comp 1: Expository Writing;
Intro to Law for Paralegal; Techniques of Legal Review; Advanced Legal Writing; Advanced
Legal Research; Political Science; Contract Law;
Transcripts available upon request
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, (NFPA) 2015
Maryland Association of Paralegals, (MAP) 2015
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2014
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Social Media: Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn
Excellent References Furnished Upon Request