Tausha P. Major, MBA

Current

Chair of Professional Development Committee at Philadelphia Association of Paralegals
Coordinator of Adult Learning at Bethany Baptist Church
Owner at The Administrative Link

Faculty & Program Advisory Board Member at IPE
Volunteer Special Events Coordinator at Bethany Baptist Church
Paralegal at Shaffer & Gaier, LLC

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Past

Paralegal at Josel, Feenane & Gaier

Education

Eastern University
Chestnut Hill College

Recommended

11 people have recommended Tausha P.

Connections

192 connections

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Websites

Phila Assn of Paralegals

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Summary

The Administrative Link was birthed out of the idea that success requires a certain level of excellence, motivation, commitment and expectation. All of these components go hand-in-hand for any individual or company seeking to reach great heights.

We believe that our expertise and experience are the tools you need to carry you into the next dimension of power and prosperity. We are...A Bridge Between Concept and Reality...How Do YOU Come Across?

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Specialties:

Professional Training & Development; Paralegal Services; General Office Administration.

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Experience

Chair of Professional Development Committee

Philadelphia Association of Paralegals

(Legal Services industry)

February 2009 — Present (10 months)

This committee was founded in 2000 and has established contact with paralegal programs, colleges, law firms and legal placement agencies to promote the paralegal profession. The committee sends paralegals to area schools, colleges, and paralegal programs to speak about the paralegal profession. The committee also focuses on key issues facing the profession, such as educational opportunities, salary issues, the PACE exam offered by NFPA, and promoting better utilization and development of paralegals. The committee organizes several events throughout the year, including the annual Student Forum and the Joan Weldon Scholarship award.

Tausha is currently designing a comprehensive mentorship program linking working paralegals with paralegal students and new entrants into the legal industry. Relationships with area colleges, universities and trade schools have been enhanced to create a cohesive program and, to bring her vision into reality.
Coordinator of Adult Learning

Bethany Baptist Church

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

Develops, articulates and presents vision for adult learning division of College Programs. Designs programs and curricula for non-traditional students and potential students by addressing their true needs. Courses and programs include: financial aid and resume workshops, essay writing for college applications and scholarships, the art of networking, the Adult Student Forum and the Non-Traditional Student College Fair 2010.
Owner

The Administrative Link

(Legal Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Tausha P. Major is described as an out-of-the-box overachiever in the pursuit of excellence! She has 20 years experience in the legal industry. She earned a paralegal certificate in 1989. She continued her education and earned a B.S. in Business Communications from Chestnut Hill College and an MBA in Management from Eastern University. Her specialty areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and product liability. She has extensive experience in public speaking, management, event facilitation and professional training & development. Tausha also served as the systems administrator for a law firm.

Tausha is passionate about promoting continuing education, training and professional development. She is a regular guest speaker and lecturer at colleges, seminars, churches and other venues.
She truly is your Administrative Link!
Faculty & Program Advisory Board Member

IPE

(Legal Services industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)

Seminar topics:
Legal Drafting Tips for Paralegals ∙ April, 2009
Trial Preparation ∙ January, 2009
Legal Drafting Tips for Paralegals ∙ December, 2008
Litigation Case Management ∙ June, 2007
Volunteer Special Events Coordinator

Bethany Baptist Church

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

2004 — Present (5 years )

Developing themes;
Designing all brochures, flyers and other advertising materials;
Developing fundraising ideas;
Oversee web promotions and layout;
Logistics;
Selecting and reserving event sites;
Coordinating transportation, traffic flow and parking;
Managing relations with corporate sponsors;
Supervising events with hundreds of volunteers and attendees;
Events to date: Golf tournament, carnival, skating/bowling parties, weekend retreats, concerts, conferences, overnight events, annual vacation Bible school.
Paralegal

Shaffer & Gaier, LLC

(Law Practice industry)

May 2003 — Present (6 years 7 months)

Sole paralegal for personal injury firm. Wearing multiple hats, I'm also the firm's systems administrator, website monitor, blog site coordinator and general office manager.
Paralegal

Josel, Feenane & Gaier

(Law Practice industry)

October 1997 — May 2003 (5 years 8 months)

Handled pre-litigation aspects of all personal injury matters for the firm. Restructured the department by creating a new case management/diary system which ultimately increased productivity.

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Education

Eastern University

MBA , Management , 2006 — 2008
Chestnut Hill College

B.S. , Business Communications , 2002 — 2005

Additional Information

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Websites:

Phila Assn of Paralegals

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Interests:

Adults returning to school Public speaking Professional development Organizational development Emerging business/legal technologies Professional networking Art Creative writing Cooking Travel

Tausha P. Major, MBA’s Groups:

Bethany Christian Business Professionals Association
National Association of Female Executives
National Notary Association
Philadelphia Association of Paralegals
Pennsylvania Association of Notaries