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DeShawn Alston
Public Relations & Marketing, State of NC
Location: Pittsboro, NC
Joined: Jun 27th, 2016

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Education (request update)

Strayer University class of 2010

Undergrad Major: Public Administration

Claim To Fame:

Self-motivated, local town DJ with over 6 years of band experience.

High School: Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC class of 2016

Activities & Accomplishments:

High School Mascot, AVID, Upward Bound, Freshman Tutor, My Brother's Keeper

Best Memories:

Playing football and being the mascot.

Experience

I currently work with State of NC as Public Relations & Marketing
I have 0 years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Director of Engagement Services | NC Community College System
From September 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
Manage state-wide communications, marketing, public records requests and media inquiries. Develop speeches and presentations for System President and State Board members.

Owner/Broker-in-Charge | Real Estate Pros
From February 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Business owner and manager of real estate brokerage firm specializing in residential sales of Chatham County land and homes.

Engagement Services Manager | NC Community College System
From October 2012 to September 2015 • 3 year(s)
Managed internal logistics regarding strategic planning, public relations, and special projects. Developed and organized system-wide events and award recognitions.

Office Manager/Paralegal | NC Community College System
From August 2009 to September 2012 • 3 year(s)
Managed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports. Gathered and analyzed research data for legal inquiries by General Counsel.

Paralegal | Sessoms & Rogers, P.A.
From October 2008 to July 2009 • 1 year(s)
Prepared affidavits and legal correspondence for delinquent credit accounts. Decreased file backlog by approximately 20% within first four months.

Business Consultant | Alston & Alston Childcare, Inc.
From May 2007 to December 2008 • 1 year(s)
Implemented and created business plan for submission to Small Business Association. Organized business startup by filing legal documents and managing finances.

Project Paralegal | Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
From April 2008 to October 2008 • 0 year(s)
Reviewed health care litigation discovery and determined relevance to current court cases. Exceeded weekly document review quota by at least 25%.

Office Manager & Paralegal | Law Offices of Betsy Wolfenden
From May 2006 to March 2008 • 2 year(s)
Assisted in preparation and delivery of trial opening remarks, case litigation, discovery requests and responses. Scheduled and participated in mediations and pre-trial conferences.

Real Estate Broker | Century 21 Real Estate
From June 2003 to February 2007 • 4 year(s)
Trained co-workers to convert For-Sale-by-Owners to clients. Researched and analyzed real estate sales for clients and listed residential homes.

Paralegal Intern | 15B Public Defenders Office
From January 2006 to May 2006 • 0 year(s)
Expedited discovery process by interviewing newly assigned clients during court proceedings. Assisted in drafting memos and correspondence.

Paralegal Intern | Legal Aid of NC
From January 2006 to May 2006 • 0 year(s)
Increased efficiency of client intake by an estimated 25%. Assisted in drafting memos, letters and corresponded daily with clients.

Website Programmer | IBM via Manpower
From January 2001 to December 2002 • 1 year(s)
Programmed and maintained websites for IBM clients through Manpower staffing agency.

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