Diane Midkiff has over 20 years of experience in various roles including as a paralegal, realtor, sales associate, project coordinator, and estimator. She has a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from Globe University. Her skills include legal research, customer service, drafting contracts, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. She is currently working as a realtor for Keller Williams and a sales associate for Macy's.
I am very versatile in my career. I have developed extensive knowledge in legal research, file and discovery preparation and and other duties. I possess advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite for Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. In addition, I am able to type 50 wpm. I am very organized and detail oriented and able to multi-task
I am very versatile in my career. I have developed extensive knowledge in legal research, file and discovery preparation and and other duties. I possess advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite for Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. In addition, I am able to type 50 wpm. I am very organized and detail oriented and able to multi-task
1. Diane C Midkiff
526 Demarest Avenue, Waupaca, WI 54981
(920) 858-1185
dmidkiff1744@charter.net
Education
Globe University, Appleton, Wisconsin
Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal
October 3, 2011 - December 18, 2013
Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal: Anticipated graduation date June 2016.
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science Degree: Interior Design
Skills and Talents
Excellent filing, organizational and analytical skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Detail oriented
Ability to multi-task and get projects done on time
Competent in drafting and maintaining real estate contracts
Ability to perform computerized and manual searches
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Summary of Experience
Internship, Waupaca County Clerk of Courts, Corporation Counsel and District Attorney, Waupaca, WI,
3 Months
Performed legal research using the Internet and hard text resources
Answered phones and greeted the public for the Corporation Counsel Office
Purged and shredded outdated legal case files for the Corporation Counsel Office
Sorted and filed traffic and forfeitures case files into correct folders by year and number
Observed Court Clerk during court proceedings
Sat through and observed court proceedings which included: hearings, jury selections and trials
Witnessed Clerk of Courts employees assist individuals with preparing passport paperwork;
file small claims paperwork; and setting up payment plan for fines
Reviewed and provided feedback on Domestic Abuse, Disorderly Conduct and Sexual Assault
referral cases
Worked on the DNA/Non-Compliant Offenders project for the Waupaca County District
Attorney’s Office
Realtor, Keller Williams, Wauwatosa, WI, 1 Year and 3 Months (Current)
Conduct research for buyers and sellers using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Promote and solicit business by sending marketing information
Cultivate and maintain relationships with buyers and sellers
Establish a presence in the community by attending networking and social events
Schedule and oversee showings and open houses
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Draft and present market analysis and contracts
Sales Associates, Macy’s, Appleton, WI, 9 Months (Current)
Sales: by greeting and assisting customers, and opening up new accounts
Open or close registers
Sort and straighten designated work areas
Remove clothing from dressing rooms and put back on racks/shelves or take back to appropriate
departments
Realtor, First Weber Group, Appleton, WI, 1Year and 7 Months
Created and sent out marketing information
Interacted and networked with other businesses
Attended social events
Organized and hosted open houses
Communicated, assisted and listened to potential buyers and sellers
Attended classes and seminars
Prepared and presented market analysis and contracts to the buyer and sellers
Project Coordinator/Customer Service: Stone Innovations, Plover, WI, 3 Years and 8 Months
Helped customers select granite slabs
Generated job orders
Coordinated measure, install and repair appointments
Prepared estimates for home owners, dealers and builders
Project Coordinator: Battermann’s and Associates, Greenville, WI, 1 Year and 8 Months
Maintained an excellent customer service relationship with sub-contractors
Completed job orders
Estimated the cost of countertops for dealers and builders
Estimator and Billing Clerk, Valley Cabinet, Inc., De Pere, WI, 7 Years and 3 Months
Generated cabinet estimates for new homes and remodeling projects
Prepared and processed invoices
Completed monthly inventory
Organizations
Past member of the Women’s Council of Realtors
Past member and Vice-President of the Waupaca Area Genealogy Society
Committee member on the Waupaca Historical Preservation Committee
National Association of Realtors
Wisconsin Realtor Association
Committee member on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni Association-Waupaca
Chapter