Fran Stefanic

Experience

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  Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Student Service Delivery Agent

  - Analyzed and processed government income supplement applications to issue payment to clients- Effectively communicated in both official languages with clients on the telephone and in writing to obtain correct financial and personal information- Provided general tax and pension information to clients

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  Calgary Chamber of Commerce

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Educational Partnership Coordinator

  - Developed comprehensive student program- Attended and assisted with Chamber sponsored events- Developed important networking skills in the corporate community- Managed student Chamber memberships and designed promotional material - Wrote weekly and monthly content for Chamber publications: eConnecting and Leading Business - Took minutes at the Chamber's numerous committee meetings

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  MNP

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Human Resource Analyst

  - Participated in the full-cycle recruitment process: drafted job descriptions, reviewed applications, short-listed candidates and conducted interviews - Analyzed workforce data to produce monthly human capital reports for the firm- Assisted in long-term strategic workforce planning- Gathered and analyzed data to develop and coordinate the firm's 2006 service awards for its staff of approximately 1,700

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  Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan, LLP

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2019

  Lawyer

  - Attentively listened to clients to understand their concerns and to problem-solve- Built relationships with clients, opposing counsel and experts to solve disputes- Provided legal advice to clients and advocated for their interests- Reviewed and analyzed client cases to develop successful case strategies- Effectively managed client expectations through consultation and clear communication- Drafted correspondence and legal documents such as legal memoranda, settlement briefs, pre-trial briefs, legal opinions and contracts- Conducted discoveries and attended mediations, administrative hearings, motions and trials Show less

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  Griener Lambert Professional Corporation

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  Lawyer

  - Drafted corporate/commercial legal documents/agreements and assisted in corporate transactions- Carefully listened to clients' needs and concerns to prepare estate plans and wills- Prepared, reviewed, and negotiated various types of contracts- Provided legal advice to clients

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  North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services

  Jun 2021 - now

  In-House Counsel