M I C H A E L W. S T A I B

223 TRUMP PARK SHRUB OAK, NY 10588

914.552.5330 ▪ 85MIKE@OPTONLINE.NET LINKEDIN PROFILE: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwstaib

CORE VALUES AND PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ambitious – Inquisitive, industrious, determined. Studious student with "out-of-the-box" mentality.

Analytical – Logical, superior critical thinker, creative problem-solver, and excellent conflict resolution skills.

Communication – Poised, polished, and professional in public speaking arenas. Prolific writer with attention to detail.

Enthusiastic – Optimistic; engaging conversationalist. Develops productive relationships with individuals in all environments.

Integrity – Honest, loyal, trustworthy, reliable, and possesses an exceptional work ethic. Maintains high standards of excellence.

EDUCATION

Liberty University School of Law, Lynchburg, VA August 2013—May 2015

ABA Accredited Law School

Former Juris Doctor (J.D.) Candidate

Attended Law School for two full academic years, Fall 2013—Spring 2015.

Sharpened legal knowledge and logical reasoning abilities.

57 credits including Business Associations, Civil Procedure I & II, Contracts I & II, Constitutional Law I & II, Criminal Law and

Procedures, Evidence, Lawyer Skills I-IV, Professional Responsibility, Property I & II, Real Property Litigation, Torts I & II.

Negotiation, Statutory Construction, Written Policy.

Legal Documents (Appellate Brief, Affidavit, Complaints, Sale of Goods Contract, Memoranda, Motion in Limine, Operating

Agreement, Subpoena, Written Discovery/Interrogatories, etc.).

Client Interview/Deposition Simulation.

Acquired technical professional skills portable for subsequent employment.

Pace University, Pleasantville, NY May 2008

Bachelor of Arts – Dyson College of Arts and Science – History and Pre Law

Graduated Magna Cum Laude; GPA: 3.81 ▪ Honors: Phi Alpha Theta – The International History Honor Society ▪ Golden Key

Academic Honor Society ▪ Dyson Society of Fellows Academic Honor Society ▪ Graduated with distinction from the Pforzheimer

Honors College ▪ Recipient of Academic History Award for Outstanding Performance.

Academic Publications: ―Legacy of a Leader‖ in Pace Digital Commons.

Dean’s List Recipient all 8 consecutive semesters.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Campbell Law Offices, Valhalla, NY March 2009-August 2010

Legal Assistant

Summarized Depositions ▪ Interpreted medical records of Malpractice cases ▪ Gathered evidence for Summary Judgment Motion

▪ Researched, inter alia, WestLaw & Lexis-Nexis ▪ Briefed cases; discussed relevant arguments/issues ▪ Drafted Bills of Particulars

▪ Prepared evidence, letters, and trial material ▪ Researched cases involving Products Liability, Personal Injury, and Contracts.

Law Office of Anthony C. Markus, Mount Kisco, NY June 2008-November 2008

Legal Assistant/Intern

Drafted letters to debtors ▪ Analyzed Collections Law cases ▪ Reviewed Matrimonial Law cases ▪ Composed concise

Memorandums ▪ Prepared Complaints, Summons, Affidavits, and Default Judgments ▪ Investigated Lexis-Nexis; gathered

evidence pertinent to particular cases ▪ Evaluated Siegel’s NY Law Practice and McKinney’s Consolidated Laws of New York Annotated.

Westchester District Attorney’s Office, Yonkers Courthouse, Yonkers, NY (Intern) Spring 2007

Assessed criminal background of offenders ▪ Distributed, completed, submitted lab reports ▪ Interpreted, modified, and

composed criminal reports ▪ Facilitated correspondence between District Attorneys/courts ▪ Analyzed NY Model Penal Code,

determined appropriate criminal severity ▪ Scrutinized legal database for Assistant District Attorneys pending trial.

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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Charles Bruzzese, Stock Market Specialist, Cortlandt Manor, NY September 2012 – May 2013

Stock Market Analyst/Fledgling Freelance Analyst

Assessed growth percentages for company shares ▪ Facilitated stock predictions for prospective investments ▪ Analyzed market

patterns to infer plausible short-term stock outcomes ▪ Scrutinized newspaper articles to identify successful corporate trends.

Independent Private Tutor, Shrub Oak, NY July 2011 – July 2012

Certified to teach Algebra I and II, College Application Essays, English, History, LSAT Exam, Political Science and Writing.

Instructed elementary to college education students requiring assistance.

A&K Forwarding, Inc., Houston, TX Summer 2011 – Present

Business Secretary

Perform general office responsibilities including extensive phone utilization.

Essay Writers.net, Westchester, NY February 2010 – Present

Wrote a 50 page dissertation for MBA graduate student.

Demand Studios, Westchester, NY Spring 2009 – Summer 2013

Freelance Writer

Composed 30 articles.

Pace Law School, Media Department, White Plains, NY Summer 2006

Technical Media Assistant

Served as liaison between CLE and Media Department ▪ Transferred analog Video Cassette featuring conference lecture material

onto digital DVDs ▪ Extracted/burned information from audio cassette tapes, CDs and DVDs.

INTERNSHIPS

Ossining Historical Society, Ossining, NY Spring 2007

Conducted historical research for clients ▪ Greeted regular visitors and encouraged positive interaction ▪ Annotated marriage and

obituary records from 19th Century Hudson River Chronicle newspaper collection ▪ Cropped, reformatted, scanned and

synchronized photographs for Ossining Historical Society Newsletters.

Pace Law School, CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Department, White Plains, NY Summer and Fall 2006

Alphabetized and categorized legal transactions ▪ Arranged shelves and compartmentalized information ▪ Revised documents for

lawyers and the NYSBA ▪ Prepared program schedules for conferences and events ▪ Filing and phone communication.

Pace University, Pleasantville, NY Fall 2005

Faculty Assistant sponsored by Project Pericles ▪ Served as liaison between professor and student ▪ Reviewed student journals ▪

Attended events and evaluated students’ progress ▪ Administered paperwork and maintained contact with students.

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Extracurricular Activities

Vice President of Recruiting for P.A.C.E. (Pace’s Association for Collegiate Entrepreneurs Club) integrated with SIFE (Students In Free

Enterprise). Tenure: 2005-2006 ▪ Current SIFE Member ▪ April 2005, Earned ―Rookie of the Year‖ alongside 6 other members

Second Annual Pace Pitch Contest ▪ December 2006, Presented The Pace Perk business plan as a finalist for P.A.C.E.

Language: Conversant in Spanish (3 years experience).

Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Flash, Excel, Access. Knowledge of HTML and Java Scripts. Proficient Internet/Research Skills.