Jay Burkos
853 Cold Springs Road, #2 Phone: (912) 332-0422
Allentown, PA 18103 Email: jayburkos@gmail.com
Certified Paralegal
Strategy | Administration | Performance
Diverse professional experience in customer service, paralegal support, day-to-day operational needs, and the management of multifaceted projects from inception to completion. My exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, strong work ethic and a capacity to anticipate needs and problems are several of my professional hallmarks.
Areas Of Expertise
§ Docketing
§ Research
§ Technical Writing
§ Team / Staff Leadership
§ Public Speaking
§ Relationship Building
§ Management
§ Creative Problem Solving
§ Customer Service
§ Strategic Vision Development
§ Document Preparation
§ File/Office Management
Professional Experience
LEhigh County (political party) committee (unpaid)
Allentown, PA
2012-2015
Elected Committeeman
§ Elected to provide new ideas and a unique perspective to the Lehigh County (Political) Party
§ Assist Affinity Special Program groups with over 800 volunteers and a full staff
§ Implement process driven information, personnel sharing and archiving systems for Lehigh County
§ Coordinate Get Out The Vote efforts for Lower Macungie District 1 leading up to 2012 election
BUCA DI BEPPO
Whitehall, PA
2009-2011
Server
§ Provided excellent guest service between small and large group events
§ Maintained composure and order under high-stress conditions with events of 40+ guests
§ Liaison between management, guests, and kitchen staff
HORIZON FOODS
Allentown, PA
2008-2009
Independent Distributor
§ Built new customer network from zero to 148 customers in less than one year
§ Serviced existing customers on quarterly basis
§ Won “Most New Clients” competition for Second Quarter, 2008
U.S. ARMY
Various Locations
2001-2007
Assistant Battalion Operations Officer
§ Produced and developed all battalion official documents, records, and multimedia projects
§ Coordinated training requirements and supply solutions for 7 training cycles per year
§ Led Combined Federal Campaign program resulting in a 220% increase in donations over two years
§ Managed the Battalion Master Calendar system (docket control) for all battalion training activities
§ Coordinated the Battalion Training Meetings between 4 line companies and support staff each week
§ Served as Protective Services Officer during Vice Chief of Staff of the Army visit to Fort Benning, GA
§ Graduate of Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne, Mechanized Leaders, and Sniper Officer course
PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
West Chester, PA
1997-2001
Senior Platoon Leader
§ Commanded 31 man Mechanized Infantry Company
§ Riot Control Platoon Leader during the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia
§ Commanded sector of Darby, PA during recovery from Hurricane Floyd floods in 1999
§ Developed battle-focused training and safety program during tenure as platoon leader
§ Responsible for over 3.4 million dollars worth of equipment and weapons
Education & Professional Development
Master of Public Administration
Kutztown University
2011 – Present
· Current GPA 4.0
Paralegal Certificate
Lehigh Carbon Community College
2009 – 2010
Summa Cum Laude
GPA 3.96
Phi Theta Kappa
Who’s Who of American College Students
Bachelor of Arts, History
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
1997 – 2001
GPA 3.2
Member of History Society
Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice
Valley Forge Military College
1995 – 2001
Class Vice-President
Vice-Chairman ROTORACT
Cadet Master Sergeant
Vice-Chairman, College Republicans
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