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Alicia Schmid

@aliciaschmid

I’m a paralegal and administrative professional who streamlines legal and public projects with organization, communication, and tenacious problem-solving.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I want a role where I can support legal or administrative teams end-to-end—managing calendars, records, and projects—while using my grant coordination, client communication, and tenacious problem-solving to deliver efficient, people-first outcomes.

I bring a steady, people-first approach to work—adaptive to new technology, confident with professional communication, and relentless about turning messy processes into clear results. I’m at my best when I’m organizing priorities, coordinating people and timelines, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

As a Paralegal at Michael T. Callahan & GBYS Law, I organize meetings and appointments, manage the Outlook calendar, maintain contact lists, and keep filing systems efficient both virtually and manually. I produce and distribute correspondence and forms, assist with regularly scheduled reports and discovery, and handle continuing education scheduling—while juggling multiple projects and multi-tasking without losing accuracy.

Before moving deeper into legal support, I strengthened my administrative and project capability through public-sector work with the City of St. Petersburg’s Engineering and Capital Improvements Department. There, I coordinated Special Assessment District (SAD) processes, supported citizen outreach, maintained reports and records for tracking and forecasting, and supported grant research by gathering information, drafting grant outlines, and writing narratives.

I also lead with creativity and accountability, built through years of directing children’s and youth ministries and administering programs that require inclusion, planning, and volunteer coordination. Whether managing curriculum, running events and fundraisers, or supporting students and families with care, I bring a motivated, results-driven mindset—paired with strong customer service and troubleshooting—to every team I join.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Paralegal

Current

Michael T. Callahan & GBYS Law

May 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Organized meetings and appointments, managed staff schedules in Outlook, and maintained contact lists and virtual/manual filing systems. Produced and distributed legal correspondence and assisted with discovery and regularly scheduled reports.

Outlook Scheduling Virtual And Manual Filing

Current

Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries

Current

St Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Manage ongoing children and youth ministries, including curriculum oversight, lesson preparation, and inclusive education for students with special needs. Lead volunteer scheduling and special events such as VBS and seasonal programming, and coordinate trainings and grant research to support community youth initiatives.

Children And Youth Curriculum Management Inclusive Education Planning Youth Mentorship Program Development Research Support

Current

Zumba Fitness Instructor

Current

Self Employed

Jun 2010 - Present (16 years)

Led upbeat group fitness Zumba classes using choreography and curated music sets to keep workouts engaging. Managed class schedules and client communications, and built rapport to support consistent participation and enthusiasm.

Zumba Choreography Client Communication

Capital Improvements Admin

City of St. Petersburg

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)

Coordinated the Special Assessment District (SAD) process, supported citizens, and maintained administrative workflows for engineering and capital improvements. Researched grant opportunities and helped draft grant narratives while tracking capital project data for review and forecasting.

Special Assessment District (SAD) Coordination

Legal Assistant

Walter Shurden, Elder Law Attorney

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)

Managed the Clio calendar and coordinated staff meetings, correspondence, and filing for an elder law practice. Supported accounting/report preparation, monitored invoices, assisted with trust administration and estate-planning document changes, and handled office operations and junior staff support.

Virtual And Manual Filing Estate Planning Administrative Problem Resolution

Youth Minister & Office Admin

The Cathedral Church of St. Peter

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years)

Led youth programming by studying and preparing Sunday school lessons, creating inclusive environments, and directing youth productions and special events. Recruited and scheduled volunteers while also managing office administration, including Google Calendar scheduling, correspondence, travel arrangements, and invoice monitoring.

Youth Curriculum Planning Youth Productions Coordination

Art Coordinator & Enrichment Teacher

The Prep of South Tampa

Oct 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 2 months)

Created 300+ pieces of art and science curriculum and planned engaging lessons for elementary and middle school students. Coordinated enrichment classes with local schools, managed schedules and worked hours, and developed new camp themes for summer programs.

Lesson planning Summer Camp Theme Design Student And Parent Relationship Management Classroom Instruction

Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries

St Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years)

Oversaw curriculum for children and youth, including lesson study, editing, and inclusive programming for students with special needs. Directed theater productions, led volunteer teams for annual events and fundraisers, and planned youth programming in coordination with staff, camps, and trainings.

Children And Youth Curriculum Management Volunteer Leadership Event Planning Youth Theater Production Direction Program Coordination Youth Mentorship And Resource Coordination

Director of Children’s Ministries

Palma Ceia United Methodist Church

Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year)

Directed children’s curriculum and inclusive Sunday school programming, adapting lessons for children with special needs in a sensory room when needed. Recruited and scheduled volunteers, developed age-group lessons and events, and supported MOPS organization with guest speakers and resources.

Children’S Curriculum Editing Program Development Workshop And Conference Participation

Assistant Director - Children's Min

Hyde Park United Methodist Church

Aug 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years)

Supported children’s curriculum ordering and lesson planning for early childhood groups and helped lead programming for Wednesday nights. Recruited volunteers, contributed to theater-based learning, and used artistic skills to design and paint campus murals and classroom areas.

Children’S Curriculum Ordering And Editing Lesson planning Volunteer Recruitment Youth And Children’S Theater Support Classroom And Campus Mural Design

Director of Elementary Ministries

First Christian Church

Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Directed faith formation for children from birth through fifth grade, including curriculum planning, lesson teaching, and volunteer coordination. Developed and delivered children’s programming such as KidsTime Bible Broadcasts and led special events including VBS and Easter programming.

Children’S Curriculum Planning Faith Formation Teaching Volunteer coordination Lesson Scheduling And Delivery Middle School Theater Support Children’S Event Programming (VBS Easter)KidsTime Bible Broadcast Coordination Special Events Development