"Joblessness is no longer just for philosophy majors" ? Kent ...

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James J. O?Meara
PO Box 6128
Long Island City, NY 11106
718-706-6624

Summary of Experience

Nonprofit donor outreach and scientific alumni database compilation; customer service and leisure activity marketing; information professional, database researcher and nonprofit regulatory compliance specialist; corporate trainer (regulatory compliance for direct marketing and telemarketing firms); founder of personal organization company servicing clients ranging from law firms to individuals; editor of professional newsletter; certification as a proofreader.

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Available at http://www.linkedin.com/pub/james-o-meara/23/b56/a95

Computer Skills

Expert in the leading legal and business databases: Westlaw, Lexis, Nexis, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PhotoShop, DonorPerfect, ScholarOne, EndNotes, BackOffice, SalesForce, YourPay, OmniForm and ACT. HTML literate.

Literary Skills

Assistant Editor, newsletter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, New York chapter. Freelance writer. Featured articles and book reviews on subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to modern religious movements and the Internet. Research assistance on these topics provided to magazine and book authors. Certified proofreader.

Continuing Education

?How to find out anything about anyone? [MediaBistro] How to unearth critical data on people, companies, industries and specific subjects, as well how to use the Web and libraries? resources together to turn yourself into a formidable fact-finder.

?Breaking into Event Planning? [MediaBistro] How to execute flawless events, from the former event manager of Vogue.

?Legal Proofreading? [Manhattan Proofreaders' School].

Nonprofit Volunteer Experience

Fight for Sight : Creating a database of publication citation data on over 2000 scientific alumni; assisting in alumni and donor outreach and special events fund-raising.

Flux Factory : Assist in complete interior gutting and green conversion of 8000 square foot, 3-story factory to provide residencies, work facilities, and direct exhibition opportunities to an informal, artist-run collective. Assist at fund-raising events.

Professional Background

2007 to 2009 SpaFinder, Inc. New York, NY
Customer Service Coordinator

Provide resolution to problems arising from the operations of the world?s largest spa marketing organization. Investigate consumer orders for possible fraud; settle disputes between consumers and partner spas; review and approve spa advertising materials and upload to website. Issue gift certificates. Research new spa markets worldwide. Assist at tradeshows and other promotions.

2003 to 2007 Perlman & Perlman, LLP New York, NY
Compliance Specialist

Legal compliance services for over two dozen non-profit organizations, (including Metropolitan Opera, WNYC and PBS), fund-raisers (including Vantage and DialogueDirect) and event planners. Trained marketing staff in legal requirements for solicitation. Reviewed proposed fundraising service contracts for legal compliance. Prepared, filed and administered registration documents, handled correspondence with state agencies, reviewed contracts and financial statements, kept clients updated on legal requirements, and generally coordinated all registration matters. Monitored changes in state laws and regulations.

2001 to Present Straighten Up! Long Island City, NY
Owner and Principal

Founder and sole proprietor of company providing a broad range of personal organizing services to homes and small businesses.

1990 to 2000 Proskauer Rose LLP New York, NY
Corporate Reference Librarian

Handled corporate and tax inquiries from attorneys and clients worldwide. Supervised Tax Library. Promoted Library as liaison with corporate and tax departments. Instructed attorneys in computer research. Supervised clerical personnel.

Education

Wayne State University M.S.
University of Windsor B.A.

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