Abigail Bass
Okahumpka,FL
Summary
My objective is to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant City Clerk
City Of Cocoa
Cocoa, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and processed applications for permits, licenses, and documents in accordance with city ordinances.
- Organized and maintained records of all official proceedings conducted by the City Council.
- Assisted in preparing agendas, minutes, reports and other documents related to City Council meetings.
- Attended City Council meetings to record actions taken by the council members.
- Responded to inquiries from citizens regarding municipal services, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Provided support to the City Clerk in managing daily operations of the office.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Coordinated public hearings held at the City Council meetings.
- Answered questions from citizens about their voting rights, election laws and upcoming elections.
- Updated content on the city website including press releases and notices of upcoming events.
Felony Lead Secretary
Brevard County State Attorneys Office
Viera, FL
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Trained in DAVID, FDLE, NCIC and other confidential programs
Home Health Aide-Part Time
Right At Home Health Care
Tavares, FL
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
Misdemeanor Legal Assistant
Lake county Public Defenders Office
Tavares, FL
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Developed forms used during pre-trial negotiations between parties.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Office Manager
Lj Hannah Learning Center
Ocala, FL
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLSkills
- Office Management
- Activity Coordination
- Money Handling
- Professional correspondence
- Problem-solving abilities
- City ordinances knowledge
- Researching skills
- Document Management
- Records Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
- Reliability
- Public Speaking
- Data Entry
- Public Policy
- Legal Research
- Legal Documentation
Certification
- Notary Public Expires November 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant City Clerk
City Of Cocoa
03.2024 - Current
Felony Lead Secretary
Brevard County State Attorneys Office
01.2021 - 03.2024
Home Health Aide-Part Time
Right At Home Health Care
01.2019 - 12.2020
Misdemeanor Legal Assistant
Lake county Public Defenders Office
01.2019 - 12.2020
Office Manager
Lj Hannah Learning Center
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Notary Public Expires November 2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Florida State College
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