B RENDA L.

S TOVALL
6124 E. Paradise Lane  Florence, AZ 85132  Cell: (708) 336-1035 
Email: BrendaLeStovall@gmail.com E-portfolio: https://brendalstovall.weebly.com
SKILLS

Type 65 WPM Scheduling & Organization Performance Management

Coaching & Development
Finance & Accounting
Managed staff of 20+
employees
Counseling, Tutoring & Mentoring
Paralegal/Legal Assistant & Coordinator
Project Management/Project Planning
Research & Compliance
Medical Secretary/Receptionist
HR Policies & Procedures
Medtech and Meditech
Career Training & Development
Medical & Legal Terminology
Payroll

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL, NFP— Oak Park, IL

BRENDA L. STOVALL & ASSOCIATES
Consulting Firm & Non-Profit Performance Arts/Publishing Organization

Proprietor/Consultant, 2002 to 2013

Teach, coach, motivate and develop clients in various skills including critical thinking, communications, public
speaking, publishing, performance arts, internships, radio & television broadcast, creative writing, acting,
directing, vocabulary, phonetics, pronunciation, enunciation, effective speaking, transitional/independent living
skills and basic computer skills with youth and non-traditional adult learners.
Key Results:
 Devised and facilitated Diversity Training Seminar for Dominican University SOAR Program for incoming
Freshmen
 Created curriculum and conducted summer programs for Phat Phonics Reading Labs
 Created curriculum and conducted Beauty Boot Camp Seminars for South Shore High School
 Served as an independent contractor with Couples Mentoring Children & Family Services tutoring and
mentoring at risk youth and foster children including contracts with State and Private Agencies including
DCFS, JCFS, Lawrence Hall, Kaleidoscope and other agencies
 Host and Executive Producer of the He…Brews! Radio Broadcast on WBGX AM1570 Chicago teaching
Biblical Studies
 Devised and conducted Performance Arts Seminars for Broadview Baptist Church, Treasure from The
Word Ministries, All Nations Ministries and other area ministries in the Chicagoland area.
 Featured in the July 2005 Pioneer Press Publications for community involvement

DE PAUL UNIVERSITY— Chicago, IL

Externship with Chicago Public Library – King Branch

Cyber Navigator, 2000-2002

Provide instruction on how to utilize computers, internet navigation, and how to conduct research
Key Results:
 Successfully educated patrons on various internet searches including searches via Key Words, Boolean
and Informational for research purposes
 Taught patrons consisting of Adult Learners and Youth basic computer skills, resume writing, word
processing and email functions

LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER INTERNATIONAL— Bellwood, IL

International Ministry, Daycare, and Community Services Center

Computer Instructor, 2000-2002

Provide instruction to non-traditional adult learners on utilization of computers
Key Results:
 Successfully educated Senior Citizens on basic computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Word and
email functions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARQUIS CONSULTING, LLC. – Scottsdale, AZ 9/2017- Present

Sr. Paralegal – Independent Contractor
 Selected for special project assisting with civil litigation in a defense lawsuit
 Prepare reports regarding status of stakeholders
 Draft correspondence and newsletters for distribution to stakeholders providing status of
investment and updates regarding trial
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 Review and prepare contracts, legal notices and prepare answers and other legal instruments
 Meet with stakeholders to obtain copies of Promissory Notes, Loan Agreements and to
communicate updated business strategy or corporation
 Assist with marketing and a

INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT – Tempe, AZ 3/2017- 6/2017

Marketing Administrative Assistant – Learning Solutions (Contractor)
 Selected to assist the Learning Solutions Department with ISM 2017 Annual Conference held
at with keynote speakers Colin Powell and Former British Prime Minister David Cameron held
at Disney World Tampa Resorts
 Review and proofread ISM eLearning/online course information and manuals for student
CPSM/CPSD Certification Program to ensure accuracy and provide suggested edits
 Maintained excel spreadsheets with guest speaker information, input data into Personify to
register speakers, obtained biographies and contact information, format bios for distribution
viewable via designated app for conference and for conference power point presentations
 Imported and formatted speaker and session information via Double Dutch App Software
viewable via tablets, smartphones and other digital devices with conference information
 Created and customized surveys for annual and upcoming conferences utilizing Qualtrics,
generated QR Codes and links to be distributed via survey cards, speaker presentation, and
via app and utilized CMS Plus to generate customized survey links to be used for conference
 Maintained conference website via Word Press

UNIVERISITY OF PHOENIX/APOLLO GROUP – Phoenix, AZ 1/2015-5/2016

Academic Counselor
 Recruited and relocated to Arizona for job opportunity at the University of Phoenix
 EPIC Award recipient for performance
 Acts as a liaison between the school and the students with respect to, degree requirements
and student progress. Provides students with accurate, timely, complete and comprehensive
information on University policies and practices.
 Monitored compliance for degree programs, attendance, and student pr

TEIL FIRMS, LLC. – Westchester, IL 10/2014-1/2015

Paralegal/Legal Administrator 9/2016-12/2016
 Maintain corporate financials in Quick Books, Excel and MyCase Spreadsheets and run
reports including A/R, Aging, WIP, and other data
 Assist with litigation including interviewing clients, travel to court with attorney, case
management, drafting legal instruments, investigation, and preparation for trials
 Provided Human Resource functions including SOP’s, job descriptions, creating ads and
monitoring job postings, review resumes, make recommendations for hire, prepare job testing,
and interview potential applicants; schedule and instruct interns and maintain office and
court calendars.
 Prepare CEO corporate presentations assist with marketing strategies including press
releases, interviewing vendors, networking events, and assisting with The Evans Exoneration
Project

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX — Phoenix, AZ 11/2018
Graduated - Master of Arts (MAED) in Education/Adult Education and Training
 GPA 3.29
COLORADO TECHINCIAL UNIVERSITY — Colorado Springs, CO 3/2010
Graduated - Bachelor of Science (BSBA) in Business Administration – Project Mgmt.
 Dean’s List Recipient for six terms GPA 3.17
MAC CORMAC COLLEGE — Elmhurst IL 12/2000
Graduated - Associates of Science (AS) in Paralegal Studies

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

 State of Arizona Department of Public Safety: Level One Fingerprint Clearance

 Illinois State Board of Education: Type 39 Substitute Teaching License; State & NCLB
Paraprofessional License