Carol Schmitz
About Carol Schmitz
Carol Schmitz serves as a Program Assistant at the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver, Colorado, a position she has held since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from Colorado State University and has extensive experience in legal support and contract compliance analysis.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Carol Schmitz has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Program Assistant since 2017. Her role is based in Denver, Colorado, where she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization. With over seven years of experience at USGS, she plays a key role in supporting program operations and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
Education and Expertise
Carol Schmitz holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism and Public Relations from Colorado State University. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at the University of Madrid, focusing on Art History and Liberal Arts. She also completed a Certificate of Completion in Paralegal Studies from the Denver Paralegal Institute, an ABA accredited institution, which adds to her expertise in legal support.
Background in Legal Support
Carol Schmitz has extensive experience in legal support roles. She worked as a Lead Paralegal at Great-West Financial for 15 years, from 1998 to 2013, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Her responsibilities included providing legal assistance and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Prior to that, she served as a Contract Compliance Analyst at Western Union for one year, from 2014 to 2015, where she focused on contract compliance analysis.
Professional Experience
Carol Schmitz has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in legal and compliance sectors. Her tenure at Great-West Financial as a Lead Paralegal and her experience at Western Union as a Contract Compliance Analyst demonstrate her capability in managing legal documentation and compliance processes. This experience has equipped her with skills that are applicable in her current role at USGS.