MAYA S. THOMAS
4737 N. O’Connor Rd. Apt. 3067. Irving, Texas 75062
[Send email using form at bottom] (214) 714.4190
 
OBJECTIVE:  Seeking an opportunity in the Human Resources sector to utilize the
skills acquired with the MBA degree I am currently pursuing.

EDUCATION
 
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO. San Antonio, Texas 
Attended: Aug. 2000 to Dec. 2003
Graduation Date: Dec. 13, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, Emphasis in Legal Studies.
Minor in General Business.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX. Dallas, Texas
Currently Attending
Master in Business Administration. Concentration: Management.
 
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 
	Adept at developing and maintaining detailed legal, compliance and
procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and
achieve organizational objectives.
	Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex,
deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve
issues in initial stages.
	Proficient in Microsoft Office System and Microsoft Windows operating
system; type 90 wpm with complete accuracy.
	Notary Public for the State of Texas.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY.  
Feb. 2005 to Present
Paralegal

-Current project includes forming and drafting a Document Retention Policy for
the company. This includes creating a database of schedules for the 24 various
departments within the firm. Coordinate work with outside law firms to make sure
rules and regulations are in compliance with various state and regulatory
authorities.
-Coordinate and respond to subpoenas, regulatory requests for U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission and NASD, and document inquiries.
-Coordinate levy notices, child support notices, and tax notices served upon us
for former clients.
-Supervise database that highlights pending legal cases.
-Work closely with Compliance department on regulatory issues and ensuring
subpoenas are answered accurately.
-Review and coordinate contracts for our clients for financial advisory
services, continuing disclosure, arbitrage rebate and brokerage accounts.
-Coordinate various Corporate Governance matters for the firm including minute
books, stock certificates and ledger sheets and Boards of Directors affairs.
-Search former client records for past account activity related to levy notices,
tax evasion, motor vehicle and child support notices.

FORMAN, PERRY, WATKINS, KRUTZ & TARDY.                              Aug. 2004 to
Jan. 2005
Legal Secretary
 
Served as Legal Secretary for one partner and two attorneys.
Directed all administrative and project support efforts. Scheduled all
executive-level meetings and travel. Prepared bi-weekly time, expense, and travel
reports. Managed invoicing and billing processes. Coordinated special projects as
the need arose. Coordinated yearly, monthly, and weekly department calendar.
  
SKILLS
-Advanced user of Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel,
Power Point and Microsoft Outlook
-Typing speed of 90 words per minute

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
-Coordinator: 2006 Summer Youth Retreat for the Mar Thoma Church of Dallas Youth
Fellowship
-Active Member of Mar Thoma Church of Dallas, Farmers Branch Youth Fellowship
-Enjoy running in marathons

References available upon request.