Abigail Sherman
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Human Resources professional with a master's degree in Human Resource Management and a background in legal and administrative support. Brings strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with human resource-focused projects in performance evaluations, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and workplace policies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Ally Legal Planning
Columbia, MD
05.2022 - Current
- Drafted and revised estate-planning and probate administration documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy under attorney supervision.
- Used strong attention to detail and knowledge of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements when reviewing and preparing documentation for attorneys, clients, courts, and financial institutions.
- Managed high-volume caseloads, balancing competing deadlines and ensuring timely completion of case-related tasks with a focus on accuracy.
- Interacted with clients to clarify processes, address inquiries, provide updates, and resolve concerns professionally and empathetically.
- Created a standardized performance evaluation system by aligning job descriptions and objectives with a weighted scoring model, bringing clear performance metrics and consistent expectations across roles.
- Full-time, 37.5–40 hours weekly.
Office Administrator
Street Smarts of Maryland
Ellicott City, MD
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Coordinated administrative tasks, maintained records, and responded to client and staff needs to ensure smooth daily office operations.
- Served as an initial point of contact for incoming phone calls and client inquiries, directing requests to the appropriate staff members.
- Maintained accurate filing systems and organized documentation to support efficient recordkeeping and information retrieval.
- Delivered administrative and customer service support to create a professional and organized environment.
- Organized classroom materials, paperwork, and supplies to facilitate efficient instruction and daily operations.
- Part-time / 20 hours weekly
Education
Master's Degree - Human Resource Management
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD10-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Family Science & Minor in Human Development
University of Maryland
College Park, MD06-2022
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Howard Community College
Howard County, MD06-2020
Skills
- Legal research
- Records management
- Microsoft Excel
- Client relations
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic thinking
- Organization
- Interpersonal relations
Academic Achievements
National Society of Leadership and Success 2025, Phi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, School of Public Health 2022
Timeline
Paralegal
Ally Legal Planning
05.2022 - Current
Office Administrator
Street Smarts of Maryland
06.2017 - 09.2020
Master's Degree - Human Resource Management
McDaniel College
Bachelor's Degree - Family Science & Minor in Human Development
University of Maryland
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Howard Community College