1. MICHAEL D. WOODNORTH
michael.woodnorth83@gmail.com
2619 W. Gunnison St., Apt. #1E • Chicago, Illinois 60625 • (708) 259-2385
Dedicated and dynamic professional possessing a proven track record of superior performance, seeks to utilize
knowledge and expertise in Program Facilitation, Project Support, Client Relations, Needs
Assessment, Resource Coordination, Strategic Reporting, and Compliance to
support key functions within a progressive organization.
PROFESSIONAL PIERCE &ASSOCIATES, Chicago, Illinois 2008 to Present
EXPERIENCE: Litigation Support (2013 to Present)
• Manage client sites for litigation within the coordinator position.
• Maintain records of delinquent files, perform audits, and conduct performance assessments.
• Draft manuals for team, support billing, and coordinate case flow via Casenotes Web.
Paralegal (2012 to 2013)
• Provided paralegal support for several clients and attorneys, coordinating calendars
for deadlines and attorney court appearances.
• Prepared responses to pleadings filed by defendants, including: motion to dismiss, motion
to vacate, answer with affirmative defenses, request for discovery, etc.
Litigation - Client Sites (2012)
• Responsible for handling client sites for Litigation, maintaining records of delinquent files.
• Provided strategic reporting regarding dockets for lawyers, paralegals, and staff.
Foreclosure Representative (2010 to 2012)
Foreclosure Assistant (2008 to 2010)
• Responded to defendant phone calls, answering general inquiries and forwarding to staff.
• Placed files on hold as notified by clients, and submitted payoff/reinstatement letters.
• Accepted payoff/reinstate funds, and posted fees/costs to clients.
MEDIA ARTS CHICAGO RECORDING COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois 2007 to 2008
EXPERIENCE: Intern
• Assisted head engineer in all duties, running errands as needed and acting as board technician.
• Created sound effects for radio and television studios, supporting full project life-cycle.
COLUMBIACOLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois 2005 to 2009
Audiosuite Staff (2007 to 2009)
• Coordinated operations in post production sound file facility, scheduling rooms and resources.
• Instructed students regarding sound effects, dubbing, and mixing best practices/techniques.
• Performed sound design duties for student and feature films.
• Made repairs to equipment/facilities where necessary.
Machine Tech/Coordinator - Advanced Location Sound (2006 to 2007)
• Prepared location audio gear for film and video shoots, organizing check-in/check-out.
• Worked on film sets as location technician to ensure functionality and resolve issues.
Teacher’s Assistant (2005 to 2006)
• Supported student engagement and dissemination of course concepts/lesson plans.
• Provided individual assistance to student and groups regarding technical concerns.
• Assisted in grading and evaluation of student performance.
EDUCATION: COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois Conferred 2007
Received Bachelor of Arts degree in Audio Arts, graduating with High Honors
• Focused on Film & Television Commercial Sound Design and Audio Mixing
• Sound Designer, Composer, and ADR Recordist for several short films, including:
- It’s My Party and I’ll Die if I Want To (2008) - Lowland (2008)
- Baby Blues (2008) - Riffraff (2008)
- Hit Run Love (2008) - House of Cards (2007)
- The First Breath of Tengan Rei (2008) - No One (2007)
- Forgiven (2007) - Barca Giro (2006)
- Bad Birthday (2006)
SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, South Holland, Illinois Conferred 2004
Received Associate’s degree
TECHNOLOGY: • MS Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook • ProTools
• Nuendo • Avid • Final Cut Pro • Compressor • Soundtrack Pro
• Reason • X-Pand • DVD Studio Pro • Filemaker Pro • Toast Titanium
• I-Series • Various Proprietary Software
~ References available upon request ~