1. TRESA RUSH
2087 North Ford Street, Clarksville, TN 37042 ∙ (615) 796-7372 ∙ rushtj@yahoo.com
Seeking entry-level employment opportunity in the legal industry.
Education
Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies May 2016 Graduate
Brightwood College (formerly Kaplan College) - Nashville, TN
• GPA 3.90
• Honor Roll throughout coursework
• Appointed Student Ambassador (campus leadership program)
• Awarded for Excellent Attendance throughout program
Summary of Education
• Legal Research
• Legal Transcription
• Legal Terminology
• Legal Ethics
• Legal Writing
• Wills, Trusts, & Estates
• Legal Analysis
• Family Law
• Contracts
• Civil Litigation
• Criminal Law
• Tort
Additional Skills
• Management capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Typing speed, 65 wpm • Strong customer service and
communication skills
Employment History
Paralegal Extern (110 hours), Dora Salinas, Attorney at Law - Ashland City, TN Apr 2016 – May 2016
• Carried out legal research in databases and libraries
• Drafted various legal documents including martial dissolution agreements, parenting plans, motions for bail
reduction, deeds, and interrogatories
• Ran various firm errands, managed calendars
• Filed at courthouse, attended court procedures
Counter Associate, Hardee’s - Murfreesboro, TN Sep 2015 – Dec 2015
• Greeted restaurant diners, provided customer service
• Operated cash register, ensured cash drawer balanced at start and end of shift
Night Shift Lead, Subway - Murfreesboro, TN Aug 2014 – Sep 2015
• Balanced money and inventory at closing
• Input restaurant information in database
Manager, Subway - Tampa, FL Oct 2008 – Oct 2011
Accomplishment: Increased store profits by at least 5% year-over-over
• Managed 15-member crew, responsible for oversight of budget
• Initiated store policies for higher production at lower employment costs
• Maintained computerized cost analysis, workers production/costs, inventory, and shipping costs
General Manager, Quiznos Restaurant - Spring Hill, FL Jun 2005 – Oct 2008
Accomplishment: Initiated company policy for increased work production
• Managed food costs and a crew of 20 employees
• Represented owners at monthly corporate meetings and bi-annual corporate reviews
• Maintained computerized inventories of products, supplies, and equipment

2. • Trained new hires and seasoned employees on new company procedures