I possess refined research and analytical skills as well as strong writing, communication and organizational skills honed over 20 years in academic settings. Most recently, for the past 18 years, I served as a senior research analyst in the Development unit of a major research university. I interpreted financial and legal documents and prepared briefings/dossiers for the university president, the provost and deans of seven colleges prior to their meetings with business and foundation executives and prominent alumni. I have also been employed in the past as a paralegal, and in that capacity, prepared a variety of legal documents including interrogatories and trial briefs and also provided deposition digesting, background checks and titles searches.