This document is a resume for Kerwyn E. Pierre that outlines his objective, licenses, education, and work experience. It summarizes that Kerwyn seeks a position where he can continue growing and has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration along with paralegal certificates. His experience includes roles as a paralegal, deputy court clerk, junior foreclosure sales paralegal, and positions in human resources, payroll, and operations management.
1. Kerwyn E. Pierre
5821 NW 13th
Street Sunrise, FL 33313
Cell (954) 934-7061
kerwynp44@gmail.com
Objective
Assertive, Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual seeks a position with a reputable
organization where my acquired skills and education will lead towards continued growth and
opportunities.
All Lines Adjuster License
Florida Notary License
Certificate of Achievement: United States Army
AFFILIATION: Member of the Paralegal Association of Florida Broward Chapter
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration April 2000
Minor in Human Resources Management
Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Paralegal Specialist Certificate May 2009
Technical College of the Low Country; ABA approve, Beaufort, South Carolina
All Lines Adjuster License July 2016
Central Insurance School
EXPERIENCE
Kahane and Associates, P.A. 07/2013 to Present
Paralegal
Prepare Summonses and Complaints. Prepare Motions to Cancel and Reschedule Sales. Prepare
Dismissals. Prepare Notices of Hearing. Prepare Notices of Cancellations. Prepare Affidavit in
Support of Plaintiff’s Motions. Prepare Bids and Provide Client with Sale Results. Prepare
Assignment of Bid, Assignment of Judgment and Motion to Assign Bids in order to change
vesting information. Follow up on Recorded Deed. Perform legal searches such as lien inquires
and verify property legal description. Request for property appraisal, request for H.A.M.P.
Search property taxes to insure there are no delinquent taxes. Prepare HUD-Letters. Search
PACERS for Bankruptcy requirements. Perform a Service Members Civil Relief Act Search to
insurance borrower is not an active duty individual. Make sure Notices of Lis Pendens are
recorded. Prepare Power of Attorneys. Follow up on Dockets information. Request Fees and
Bill clients for filing legal documents. Prepare Motions Directing Clerk to Disburse Funds with
hearing packages as needed. Prepare Motions for Release of Funds, Motions for Additional
Advances and Verified Statements as to Additional Advances. Communicate with clients via the
client system, telephone and emails. Update client systems. E-filed necessary documents.
Chatham County; Savannah, GA 10/2006 to 6/2010
Deputy Court Clerk 01/2011 to 6/2013
Processed complaints and officers record keeping. Maintained liaison with the Legal and Police
Departments, officers of the court, attorneys and other parties involved in court proceedings.
Assisted in issuing bench warrants, entered all citations, arrest data, pleading, dispositions,
community services requirements and bonds into the computer. Criminal history and record
checks preformed for a variety of agencies. Examined Invoices and warrants. Received and
count cash and other payments such as bond/fine. Prepared receipts and post to records.
Participated in making entries on court papers or dockets of disposition of cases and preparation
or certified copies of court records. Provided extensive customer service.
2. Kerwyn E. Pierre
5821NW 13th
Street Sunrise, FL 33313
Cell (954) 934-7061
kerwynp@44@gmail.com
The Law Offices of David J. Stern PA; Plantation, FL 6/2010 to 12/2010
Junior Foreclosure Sales Paralegal
Prepared Notices of sale and Notices of Filing. Sent Notices of Sale to the newspaper and
Notices of Filing to Court. Confirmed proof of publication. Made sure Notices of Sale proof of
publication is reflecting on the docket. Made sure affidavit proof of publication is received by the
clerk. Updated the client system with publication information. E-filed necessary documents.
International Janitorial Services LLC; Bluffton, SC 8/2005 to 6/2010
Operation Manager
Managed small company handling all aspects of human resources including recruiting and
screening, conducted orientation, processed all related paper works. Overseen unemployment
claims. Created and maintained various files for recordkeeping, processed payroll, bonuses, pay
increases, garnishment, distributed payroll checks. Processed vacation requests. Administered
employee benefits programs, open enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA, Workers
Compensation Claims. Federal tax reporting form 941, end of the year report, W-2’s. Handled
Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payments Posting, Bank Deposits Billing and Collections.
Beaufort County Magistrate Court; Bluffton, SC 10/2007 to 4/2008
Judicial Assistant
Prepared letters, memos, reports and other types of correspondence, requiring extensive
knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures. Handled civil files, traffic tickets,
warrants, criminal reports and other related documents. Entered applicable information into the
computer, prepared files and maintain same. Collected fines, fees and issue receipts, prepared
daily deposit information. Made bank deposit. Ran court dockets. Provided customer service.
Miami Dade County 5/2003 to 8/2005
Bus Operation Specialist
Worked with Miami Dade Transit bus operation. Provided drivers with employment letters and
income verification letters. Scheduled drivers for their annual physical exams, drug testing and
retraining. Assisted and Facilitate Training programs and workshops to individuals within the
Transportation Department. Conducted training surveys, prepared monthly reports and
administered testing. Processed certificates and responded to consumers as well as drivers
inquiries. Provided extensive customer service.
Pearl Artist & Craft Supply Corporation 5/2002 to 5/2003
Payroll/Human Resources Manager
Processed payroll at the Corporate Headquarter for over 500 employees for 9 different Pearls
locations. Worked directly with the Vice President of Human Resources. Implemented a new
vacation slip forms. Handled Human Resources, Payroll issues and Workers Compensation
Claims. Educated associates about benefits and conducted background checks.
Languages: Fluent in English, French, Creole and Conversational Spanish.
Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks, Phoenix, On Q, Tempo, Firefly,
LPS, Lenstar, CIP and E-filing experience. Hotel Night Auditor Experience. Typing of 45
WPM, Florida and South Carolina Notary Licenses.