Celine M.

Dudley
Largo, Florida 33771 239-687-9633 celinedudley@gmail.com

Estate Planning Attorney & Legal Administrator

Hands-on leader with extensive legal, business, and diversity management background credited with
combining initiative, strategic planning, and communication skills to provide solutions to complex
problems. Sound experience as probate and estate planning attorney and demonstrated business
acumen. Proven track record of successfully working with communities, children and people from all
walks of life. Highly knowledgeable on staff management and development.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership Communications Customer Relationships Estate Planning Probate Trusts
Will Program Management Powers of Attorney Juvenile Courts
Business Management Human Resources Management Opportunity Identification Diversity

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

FLORIDA PRIVATE LEGAL SELF PRACTICE, Largo, FL
2012 Present
Advised clients on will and estate planning requirements and recommended products.
Utilized advanced knowledge of legal concepts to manage probates, trusts, powers of attorney,
and health care directives.
Worked with clients to make necessary modifications to improve suitability of trusteeships.
TRAUB, LIEBERMAN, STRAUS & SHREWSBERRY, St. Petersburg, FL
2012 2015
Legal Assistant
Provided support to multiple insurance defense attorneys.
Liaised closely with parties, courts, experts and counsel involved in proceedings and filed
complex litigation documents in federal and state courts.
Processed pleadings and communications using paperless system and coordinated overall office
activities.
PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, Pinellas County, FL
2009 2011
Child Protection Investigator
Ensured safeguarding of children from harm by investigating child abuse reports such as
physical injury, mental injury, substance misuse, inadequate supervision, threats, hazardous
conditions, and family violence.
Interviewed all household members, obtained background checks, assessed safety of children
and reported findings.
Managed all legal proceedings concerning children removal, document submission, and action
summaries for court petitions.
OHIO PRIVATE LEGAL PRACTICE, Cleveland, OH
1987 2008
Represented clients within the juvenile court system executing special knowledge of law as it
applies to minors.
Developed a personal private client base with high client satisfaction.
WMIH RADIO, Cleveland, OH
Partner & General Manager
1995 1998
Established and initiated business operations and policy for start-up commercial radio station.
Managed personnel including, recruitment, training, development and supervision.
Drove business development by establishing advertising rates and selling commercial spots.
Implemented regulatory compliance.
Handled all financial transactions including payroll and taxes.

EDUCATION & LICENSURES

Master of Science, Organizational Psychology / Diversity Management, Cleveland State University
Juris Doctor, Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Master of Business Administration, Finance, Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Ursuline College
Licensures: Florida Bar & Ohio Bar