Introduction:
Studying Law at the New york City college of Technology and having 5 years experience working in the finance depeartment, I am ready to make my mark in the Professional and business world . Attached is my Credentials and Qualifications available for your review
Job Application Research Memo.
To: Golden Sach’s Group Inc
From: Paige Donaldson
Re: Professor Ellis
Subject: Job Application Research
Position: Legal Finance and Corporate, paralegal (New York) Analyst at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Executive Summary: The Goldman Sachs, one of the premier investment companies in the world is hiring a new Legal finance and corporate, paralegal analyst to help assist their firm with the principal responsibilities at hand. Below is a Job listing posted from the corporation site with the responsibilities and requirements needed for this Job. Following is a description of the company’s History and the nature of this job position and what to expect. Last but not least is my preparedness for this position and brief breakdown of my qualifications that will be an asset to the company
Job Listing: Finance and Corporate Legal is seeking an analyst or paralegal to work with the team dedicated to corporate governance and matters related to the functioning of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Board of Directors and its Committees.
The analyst or paralegal will work closely with all members of the team, including MD and VP attorneys. They will also work closely with external counsel, various areas within Legal, the firm’s Executive Office (including Investor Relations) and the Internal Audit, Compliance and Human Capital Management Departments.
Principal responsibilities include,
- Assisting in the preparation for meetings of the Board and its Committees
- Preparing for the firm’s annual shareholders’ meeting
- Researching corporate governance issues
- Drafting, reviewing and proofreading documents and handling document distributions
- Assisting with preparation and review of SEC and NYSE filings
- Organizing and archiving corporate records and Board/committee materials Preferred Qualifications
- Strong attention to details
- Highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative
- Strong computer and research skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Team player
- Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to perform successfully and efficiently in fast-paced environment
http://www.goldmansachs.com/a/data/jobs/30555.html?&bid=9993572
Company Background: Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Company is an American multinational investment banking firm that engages in global investment banking, securities, investment management and other financial services primarily with institutional clients. Gold man Sachs was founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman and Samuel Sachs. The company made a name for itself, pioneering the use of commercial paper for entrepreneurs and joined the New York stock exchange in 1898. By 1898 the firm capital stood at 1.6 million and has been growing rapidly ever since. The firm is recognized as one of the premier investment companies in the world.
Description of Position: Finance and corporate Legal is in search of an analyst or paralegal to work with the team dedicated to corporate governance and matters related to the company’s Board of directors and its committees. The paralegal will create documents, filings and records related to contracts, financial reports and shareholder information. Many of the responsibilities of a corporate paralegal relate to ensuring that financial and capital transactions are carried out properly. They also ensure that the company operates within the legal requirements set forth by local, state and federal regulations regarding trade, governance and employee rights. Duties include preparing legal documents and case components – such as affidavits, pleadings, appeals, briefs and closings for attorneys – as well as assisting lawyers with drafting merger and acquisition documents, real estate closings and a variety of contracts. Depending on the type of corporation, paralegals may be required to research and review public relations and media releases, trademarks, patent information and licensing agreements. In this job field paralegals may also check financial records – such as stock ledgers, loan and bankruptcy filings, corporate minute books and investment agreements. The paralegal will have to have strong communicating management skills because of the large load of organizing, archiving corporate records and Board committee materials.
My Preparedness for this position: Having working at the Brooklyn public library Finance department as the office assistant for over 5 years I was able to gain the experience working alongside the accounts payable department. There I was able to assist the accountant with the libraries budget funding. Working at the Brooklyn public library I also worked alongside the payroll department accessing the system to print out checks for over 10 thousand employees across the whole Brooklyn Library system. As a candidate for this position I can say that I have over 5 years of experience in the financial corporate business. As the Finance assistant at the Brooklyn Public Library one of my main job requirement’s was to create business memos for the director and set up meetings for the trustees and other major business inquiries. Working as the Finance assistant I also worked alongside the procurement department filing and making sure that all contracts and agreements are all up to date. Studying law and paralegal at New York City college of Technology obtaining my Bachelor’s degree gave me the opportunity to learn how to draft and prepare legal documents and also how to search for cases relevant to any issue at hand. I can ensure that my experience working as the finance assistant at the Brooklyn public library and my education background will be an asset to your company. Not only am I a self-starter but a perfectionist that gets the job done. I have juggled the offices filing, documents and emailing for all departments in the finance department by myself and I believe this is exactly what your company needs.
Cover Letter:
10/14/2014
Paige Donaldson
295 Maple street Brooklyn NY 11225
Dear Mr. David,
Studying Law at the New York City college of Technology and finally obtaining my Bachelor’s degree and having over 5 years of experience working in the finance department for the Brooklyn public library its almost inevitable to look for work as a paralegal at a corporate banking firm. What other firm best to look into other than the most premier investment companies in the world, Goldman Sachs. Over the past couple of years I’ve been following your business and so far I have been impressed and eager to be a part of the growth of success for this company that roared ever since 1898 until this very day. I am sure that once you review my resume and qualifications you will see that not only am I qualified for this positon but will bring a lot of ease and professionalism to your company.
Having working at the Brooklyn public library Finance department as the office assistant for over 5 years I was able to gain the experience working alongside the accounts payable department. There I was able to assist the accountant with the libraries budget funding. Working at the Brooklyn public library I also worked alongside the payroll department accessing the system to print out checks for over 10 thousand employees across the whole Brooklyn Library system. As a candidate for this position I can say that I have over 5 years of experience in the financial corporate business. As the Finance assistant at the Brooklyn Public Library one of my main job requirement’s was to create business memos for the director and set up meetings for the trustees and other major business inquiries. Working as the Finance assistant I also worked alongside the procurement department filing and making sure that all contracts and agreements are all up to date. Studying law and paralegal at New York City college of Technology obtaining my Bachelor’s degree gave me the opportunity to learn how to draft and prepare legal documents and also how to search for cases relevant to any issue at hand. Not only am I a self-starter but a perfectionist that gets the job done. I have juggled the offices filing, documents and emailing for all departments in the finance department by myself and I believe this is exactly what your company needs. Not only did I handle all document filing and creating for the company I created spreadsheets through excel and prepared presentations for meetings through PowerPoint. I have orchestrated plenty of successful meetings held with the trustees, Director and the mayor arrivals.
Your company needs not only a paralegal with the knowledge to draft documents but someone who has experience in constructing order in an office. To be proficient and able perform successfully and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Not only do I think that I am the candidate for this position but can do the requirement’s and bring more to your company that I’m sure will bring ease to your company as a whole. I look forward to hearing from you soon, so we can further discuss my qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at my Job email pdonaldson@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Paige Donaldson
Experience Resume:
| Paige Donaldson | |
| 295 Maple street Apt. 3A Brooklyn, NY 11225 | |
| 1(347)-837-2107 ▪ Paigecdonaldson5@gmail.com |
Objective: To achieve a sound position in the corporate and work enthusiastically with a team to achieve the goals of the organization
- Education
– New York City College of Technology
May 2016 ▪ Bachelors, Law and Paralegal Studies
– Brooklyn High School for Music and Theatre
January 2007 ▪ Regents High School Diploma, Performing Arts
- Experience
Customer Service Brooklyn Borough Liaison ▪ February 2012 – Present
The Board of Education ▪ 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, New York
- Provided service to parents in regards to their children buses
- Documented complaints in connection to violations for the Vendors, Drivers and Attendants on the bus and student misconducts
- Provided information to Schools in connection to busing and registering children for busing
- Worked alongside the Brooklyn Borough routing department, making sure the issues in Brooklyn routes are resolved and the routes are running smoothly
- Attended several meetings providing Parents and schools information in regards to busing
Finance Office Assistant ▪ May 2008 – August 2012
Brooklyn Public Library ▪ 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn New York
- Performed receptionist duties, answering phones, faxing emailing etc.
- Placed in charge of mass filing projects- Assist Management in Accounts Payable, Procurement and Payroll department
- Provide information pertaining to fines and employee paychecks-Prepare office documents and memos by using Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint.
Skills
Computer literate, Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, Capability to work independently and in a team environment, Self-starter, capacity to learn quickly and multitask, and the ability to pay strong attention to detail, Excellent customer service Skills.
References
Carmen Bravo – New York City Board of Education – cbravo@schools.nyc.gov – 1 (718) 610-3423
Kenvin Allwood – Brooklyn Public Library -Kallwood@brooklynpubliclibrary.org -1(347) 342 7250
Catherine Royall – Brooklyn Public Library – Croyall@brooklynpubliclibrary.org – 1(718)230-2414
Skills resume :
| Paige Donaldson | ||
295 MAPLE STREET APT. 3A BROOKLYN, NY 11225 |
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1(347)837-2107 |
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Paigecdonaldson5@gmail.com |
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Law and Paralegal Studies |
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Skills Summary |
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Experience |
Customer Service Brooklyn Borough Liaison |
2/2012 to Present |
The Board of Education, 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY
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Finance Office Assistant |
5/2008 to 8/2012 | |
Brooklyn Public Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn New York
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Certificates of Completion |
New York City College of TechnologyBachelors, Law and Paralegal Studies Brooklyn, NY |
May 2016 |
Brooklyn High School for Music and TheatreRegents High School Diploma, Performing Arts Brooklyn, NY |
February 2007 | |
References |
Carmen Bravo – New York City Board of EducationCbravo@school.nyc.gov / 1 (718) 610-3423Kenvin Allwood – Brooklyn Public Library Kallwood@brooklynpubliclibrary.org / (347) 342-7250Catherine Royall – Brooklyn Public Library Croyall@brooklynpubliclibrary.org / 1 (718) 230-2414 | |
To: Professor Ellis
From Paige Donaldson
Date: 10/19/2014
Re: Mock Interview review
In getting our mock interview’s I didn’t expect to be nervous but to my surprise I was. Usually I am very good at meeting with people and having to sell myself but this time I guess I wasn’t prepared. My interviewee explained to me that I started off very nervous and it showed in my voice and actions. My interviewee added to try to stay calm and breathe everything will be fine. My interviewee also added that once I got the hang of things my interview took a good turn. It went from bad to actually great. I felt myself stuttering, my palms were sweating, and I knew that everything wasn’t coming out well. But I took a breather looked at my interviewee in the eyes and reminded myself that this is just an interview then I felt my words come out a lot easier. When I Interviewed my interviewee she was actually the opposite she started off great but ended off not as great. Her nerves jumped in towards the end when the questions started coming in. For an example “What about this company strike your interest and why do you think you are an asset to this company. To my surprise this was the same question she asked me but earlier on in my interview. We both as a team came to the conclusion that we both need to breathe and be a lot more prepared in our research and memorizing the details we have researched. Eye contact is important; the interviewer will think we don’t know what we are talking about and wouldn’t find us authentic if we read from anything or our resume. Most likely we wouldn’t have any paper work in front of us in our interview. This project was extremely helpful because it directly prepped us for jobs in the future and how to conduct ourselves in having a job interview.
