Ben Holmes

bholmes9@mail.depaul.edu 2529 N. Orchard Street ~ Chicago, IL 60614 ~ (847) 791-8584 Objective Education To obtain employment where I can utilize my previous experience at a mid-size business law firm as well as my proficiency at working in a team environment. DePaul University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Psychology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Undergraduate work in Psychology Barrington High School GPA 3.9/4.0 2004-2008 2008-2010 June 2013

Experience

Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP, Chicago, IL Law Clerk -

June 2011 - Present

Assisted paralegals with large filing projects and creation of closing books Maintained an updated master case list containing active and inactive files Supported accounting department by organizing A/R and A/P backup files Prepared mapping of file systems for implementation of a document management system Audited and indexed inactive case files to be sent off-site to free up space Worked in close connection with law clerks and administrative staff to complete large projects Participated in Race Judicata in 2011 and 2012

Beckman Caf, Urbana, IL Student Employee -

2009-2010

Maintained the caf by washing dishes and disposing of garbage Utilized barista machine to prepare coffee and espresso drinks Handled large amounts of cash and kept a balanced register Prepared food and helped serve during breakfast, lunch, and caterings Tracked inventory of frozen foods and stocked freezers and refrigerators Collaborated with other student workers to resolve scheduling conflicts

GameStop, Lake Zurich, IL Game Advisor -

May 08- August 08

Processed many used game trade-ins as well as game returns Helped customers with general gaming and price inquiries Used a POS (Point of Sale) register system for transactions and inventory Promoted special offers and sold GameInformer magazine subscriptions

Dominicks Finer Foods, Lake Zurich, IL Cashier -

2006

Informed customers on special sales and money saving deals Provided friendly service to customers at the check-out line Handled large sums of cash and operated a computer register and scanner Stocked shelves and assisted with inventory when necessary

Skills/Activities

- Graduated from American/Professional Bartending School - Inducted into German Honor Society - Took part in Barrington High School German Club - Conversational in written and spoken German - Played Varsity Hockey at Barrington High School - Passionate snowboarder and avid golfer - Lifelong fan of the Chicago Blackhawks

2010 2008 07-08

06-07