Allie Parkinson
Little Rock,AR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
English Law Firm
Memphis, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Observed client meetings, mediations, and client interviews.
- Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
- Assisted in analyzing legal issues and proposing potential solutions to attorneys.
Arkansas Transformation & Shared Services Intern
Arkansas Government
Little Rock, AR
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted research on Arkansas's pay band and salaries and prepared summaries of findings.
- Analyzed data related to existing public and private job salaries and developed recommendations for improvement to enhance the state's competitiveness in the job market.
- Created a report on how implementing Limited License Paraprofessionals in Arkansas allows for competitive public attorney salaries to improve retention without raising the budget.
- Researched best practices from other states' pay bands.
- Reviewed relevant legislation pertaining to the provision of the legislature's salary allocations.
Pool Manager
Clarity Pools
Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed and monitored pool staff to ensure safety, cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
- Inspected swimming areas regularly for water quality, equipment conditions and safety hazards.
- Enforced all pool rules and regulations in a courteous manner.
- Maintained accurate records of pool activity such as attendance, maintenance needs and chemical readings.
- Provided emergency medical care when needed.
- Assisted lifeguard training sessions on water rescue techniques, first aid procedures and CPR certification requirements.
- Monitored swimmers' activities to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Facilitated communication and expectations between staff members.
- Managed pool pump back-washing, cleaning baskets and filters and vacuuming pool.
- Trained workers in company procedures or policies.
- Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
Lifeguard
Clarity Pools
Little Rock, AR
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN05-2025
Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration
- Skilled Writer
- Organizational Leadership
Affiliations
Mock Trial 08/2021 - Current
- Academic team in which students simulate a real trial in competition.
- 6+ hours of practice a week along with multiple tournaments throughout each semester
- chosen as one of the team captains (2023-2024).
President Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society 05/2024 - Current
- Facilitate and plan executive meetings
- Coordinate executive board plans with faculty advisor
- Responsible for the completion of society's induction ceremony, programs for campus-wide access to English grad school application information, book drives to improve access to literature in the city of Memphis, and multiple honor society events to foster a creative community in the English department
Vice President of Membership Development Panhellenic Executive Board 01/2024 - Current
- Interviews, selects, and trains Recruitment Counselors for the 2025 recruitment process.
- Plans and Facilitates multiple trainings in the semester
- Responds to unforeseen emergencies regarding Recruitment Counselors during the 2025 recruitment process
Membership Chair Mortar Board Honor Society 04/2024 - Current
- Selects potential candidates for Mortar Board induction
- reviews submitted applications
- works with executive board to plan multiple service opportunities for the chapter such as serving in the Mid-South Food Bank and book drives to support child literacy in Memphis
- aids in induction of new members
Tri-Delta Fraternity 01/2024 - Current
- Assists in various fundraising events for St. Jude, such as Tri-Hop and Sincerely Yours
Southwestern Review Literary Magazine 08/2023 - 05/2024
- Researched the Rhodes archives to update the Southwestern Review website.
- Utilized collaborative skills to build the website and plan promotional events.
- Aided in the selection and editing of essays to be included in the 2024 edition of the magazine
- Served on the website and events committees
Timeline
Intern
English Law Firm
08.2024 - Current
Arkansas Transformation & Shared Services Intern
Arkansas Government
06.2024 - 08.2024
Pool Manager
Clarity Pools
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Clarity Pools
05.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rhodes College