Michelle Boutte

Michelle Boutte

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager for the Litigation Division at the Louisiana Department of Justice

  • Education

    • Louisiana State University

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      Master's of Arts Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

      Department of Educational, Theory, Policy, and Practice; Concentration area: Higher Education and Student Affairs

    • Louisiana State University, Division of Continuing Education

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      Paralegal Studies Program
    • Louisiana State University

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      Bachelor General Studies
  • Experience

    • BIODYNAMICS INSTITUTE

      Apr 2001 - May 2002
      Student Worker

      · Aided with grant proposal writing· Office management and data upkeep for professors and graduate students

    • Paul M. Hebert Law School

      Sept 2001 - Dec 2002
      Student Worker

      · Given access to confidential student documents for destruction of same· Assisted professors, staff, and Chancellor's office in carrying out daily activities for the advancement of the Law Center

    • Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P.

      Apr 2003 - Feb 2006

      · Managed voluminous case loads for five attorneys· Trusted with assisting in the defense of discreet legal matters· Coordinated scheduling and time management for case events and deadlines· Utilized research methods including internet resources and Westlaw · Assisted with filing documents and upkeep of numerous files· Coordinated efforts with other paraprofessionals in maintaining court docketsFirm Courier (July 2002-April 2003)· Entrusted with the filing and delivering of time sensitive documents to other attorneys and/or courts in the state of Louisiana

      • Casualty Paralegal

        Jan 2004 - Feb 2006
      • File Clerk for Casualty Section

        Apr 2003 - Jan 2004
    • KEOGH, COX & WILSON

      Feb 2006 - Feb 2009
      Workers' Compensation Paralegal

      · Multi-tasking various needs for different cases and clients· Calendar Management· Re-organization of files due to progression to paperless environment so that data may be easily accessible once documents were scanned in· Maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues· Communicate by both written and verbal means with judges, clients, and other professionals· Proficient with Microsoft Office, Corel Office, and Adobe Acrobat

    • STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

      Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
      Subrogation Paralegal

      · Assist homeowners with The Road Home policies regarding Hurricanes Katrina/Rita · Communicate by both written and verbal means with homeowners, mortgage and insurance representatives, and other professionals · Maintain sensitivity when communicating with homeowners regarding Road Home grant repayments · Trusted to maintain confidentiality regarding government protocols surrounding federal grant disbursements Show less

    • Baton Rouge Community College, Career Services Center

      Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
      Intern

      · Designed and implemented internship structure for Center· Drafted Policies and Procedures Manual for future interns· Collaborated with Career Center Director in planning career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and related events· Facilitated professional development workshops (resume writing, job interview techniques, time management seminars, etc.)· Assisting students who visit the center with resume writing, job searching, College Central Network, and DISCOVER Show less

    • Baton Rouge Communicty College, Center for Academic Success

      May 2010 - Jul 2010
      Intern

      · Assisted with New Student Orientation sessions· Became quickly versed with BRCC's enrollment, registration, and scheduling processes in order to facilitate student scheduling· Provide one-on-one-scheduling and class registration assistance to students

    • Baton Rouge Community College

      Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
      Career Coach

      Meet with high school students to review Individual Graduation Plans, assess potential college and career pathways, and organize college and career exploration opportunities • Provide assistance for college applications, ACT, and SAT test preparation • Identify scholarship and grant funding opportunities for students • Provide personal and college entrance mentoring to all students, specifically those who are academically at-risk, first generation, low-income, or disabled regarding all post-secondary matters • Track progress regarding college admissions testing, applications, and industry based certifications of students • Familiar with various TRIO programs • National Career Pathways Network certification in Career Pathways Leadership Show less

    • Louisiana Board of Ethics

      Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
      Paralegal

      Paralegal for Louisiana Board of Ehtics

    • Myles Law Firm and Leader Title

      Nov 2018 - Sept 2020
      Paralegal and Notary Public
    • Louisiana Department of Justice

      Sept 2020 - now
      • Operations Manager

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Paralegal

        Sept 2020 - Mar 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed and Insured Notary

      State of Louisiana
      Jul 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Academics, Accountability and Student Activities Board Member

      Issued by Zachary Community School Board on Jul 2015
      Zachary Community School BoardAssociated with Michelle Boutte
    • Member

      Issued by Zachary Charity League on Aug 2015
      Zachary Charity LeagueAssociated with Michelle Boutte
    • Treasurer

      Issued by Zachary's Elementary Parent Teacher Organization on May 2016
      Zachary's Elementary Parent Teacher OrganizationAssociated with Michelle Boutte