David Kolesnikow

Experience

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  Foster Wheeler Enviresponse Inc.

  Sept 1999 - Oct 2000

  Temporary Paralegal

  Provided beneficial litigation team support of claims management, document discovery and database administration.

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  Riker Danzig LLP

  Oct 2000 - Oct 2004

  Bankruptcy Paralegal

  Achieved Bankruptcy Paralegal promotion from a temporary position with no experience, and was able to self-start, learn quickly and adapt successfully to the position including assisting large Bankruptcy practice team with multiple daily assignments.• Helped clients seek full compensation and reimbursement of legal fees by designing, analyzing and revise concise legal fee application motions.• Resolved communications successfully with clients, creditors, courts and counsel regarding opposing bankruptcy claims by performing due diligence background checks. Show less

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  O'Melveny & Myers LLP

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2005

  Litigation Legal Assistant

  Communicated successful updates with partners and associates on litigation matters and provide clear database support of intensive document projects.

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  Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

  Apr 2005 - Aug 2013

  Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

  Proven experience includes detailed review and extensive data management of highly sensitive materials, successful communication by completing challenging projects and deadlines, and providing extended hours of support for clients including trials concerning class action and securities lawsuits.Highlights include:• Collaborated with litigation database support regarding performing due diligence and on-off site document review leading to establishing more efficient cost-cutting options for clients.• Combed and prepared research utilizing legal databases providing a more simple and summarized review process of attorney work product for teams.• Improved arrangement of legal documents for timely court filings to meet court and agency deadlines including managed client and vendor relationships to evaluate and successfully eliminate overspending.• Assisted large teams for smoother trial preparation and achieved Senior Legal Assistant position by implementing productive product management of temps, contract attorneys and paralegals with extensive litigation preparation for hearings and court conferences. Show less

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  Premarra

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

  Founder

  I am an entrepreneur who created Italian made premium dress shirts to provide a new option for the American menswear market. As founder, I am an accomplished self-starter and successful at multi-tasking the day-to-day operations including direct to consumer e-commerce, product and web design, accounting, marketing, strategic planning and sales. Additionally, Premarra is a 100% self-funded venture by using gumption and accomplished communication skills to negotiate overseas with distributors and manufacturers to evaluate costs, under budget and improve shipping logistics resulting in generating more cash flow for future production lines. Highlights include:• Test, design and oversee options for initial social media plan at http://www.premarra.com/ and increased brand awareness within the menswear market. I also prepare all written content for the Premarra website and social media to inform and influence, thus engaging with potential customers. • With the use of print, online and face to face communication, I perform quarterly investigative research to evaluate branding, target markets and successful adaptation within fluctuating trends in menswear.• Organize, update and evaluate important manufacturing data into Excel spreadsheets for detailed competitor's analysis, leading to the implementation of production improvements toward sales growth. Show less

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  Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2022

  Senior Legal Assistant

  Senior Legal Assistant with a self-made foundation of proven transferable skills. Established expertise includes organization, research analysis, database management, and problem-solving to provide responsible, accurate support. Experience includes managing highly sensitive materials, assisting teams with meeting challenging projects and deadlines, and providing extended hours of customer service.

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  Boomernology

  May 2022 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Demystifying tech for Baby Boomers & Seniors across all of NYC, one device at a time. @boomernology, we empower you to get the best out of technology.