Amy Seal
Williamsport,MD
Summary
Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills and driven with experience in civil law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in civil law and has a solid administrative support background. Pays attention to details as well as considering larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Experienced in working with lawyers, expert witnesses and other professionals to handle case needs. Fully versed in court processes and legal terminology. Excellent writer with polished style and great proofreading abilities. Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Maintains impeccable files and organized case materials. Equipped with positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large corporate office environments and smaller low-scale settings. Positive relationships with court officials, colleagues and law enforcement members. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Legal Assistant
Alfred L. Scanlan, Jr., LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in English.
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
- Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
- Maintained complex files for short sales, foreclosures and traditional real estate transactions.
- Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.
- Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
- Updated company software with skip trace results.
Sales Manager
Belk
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
- Supervised sales team of [Number] people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Improved sales processes to streamline customer acquisition and onboarding strategies.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and managed over [Number] accounts to increase sales and meet quotas.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
- Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
- Aggressively pursued competitive accounts by differentiating company from competitors.
- Conducted research to target, engage and partner with suppliers, negotiating beneficial, cost-saving deals.
- Monitored metrics and marketing investments to assess performance and implement continuous improvements.
General Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
- Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations.
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Maintained strong knowledge in handling of perishable products in dairy, meat and produce departments.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Bolstered sales volume by implementing incentive program and initiating advanced employee training.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Store Manager
Vitamin World
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
- Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations.
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Maintained strong knowledge in handling of perishable products in dairy, meat and produce departments.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Bolstered sales volume by implementing incentive program and initiating advanced employee training.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Project Manager
Advanced tower solutions
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Science
Purdue University
Bachelor's - Health Science
Beloit Kaplan Virtual School
Bachelor's - Child Psychology
Ashford University
High school diploma - undefined
Williamsport High School
Skills
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Executive Travel
- Summary Writing
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Filing System Organization
- Deposition Briefings
- Legal Correspondence
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Accident Reports
- Legal Terminology
- Postage Meter
- Subpoena Service
- Legal Research
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Executive Counseling
- Executive Leadership
- Database Searching
- Case Interpretation
- Lease Documents
- Exhibit Preparation
- Prospecting Clients
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Trial Proceedings
- Client Intakes
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Office Cleaning
- Litigation Support
- Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
- Office Management
- Negotiating Service Level Agreements
- Conducting Intakes
- Email Correspondence
- Advanced Word Processing
- Transcribing Pleadings
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Intake Services
- Clerical Support
- Legal Standards
- Corporate Transactions
- Google Calendar
- Legal Precedent
- Evidence Gathering
- Motion Preparation
- Order and Request Filing
- Writing and Editing
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Commercial Litigation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Reading Comprehension
- Court Hearings
- Defendant Investigations
- QuickBooks Pro
- Administrative Management
- Trust Funding
- Case File Preparation
- Corporate Law
- Customer Relationship Management
- Executive Calendars
- Travel and Event Coordination
- MS Office Proficiency
- Review of Pleadings
- Client Observations
- Bank Account Management
- Affidavit Preparation
- Call Volume Analysis
- Assisting Legal Professionals
- Oral Arguments
- Legal Transcripts
- Online Databases
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Settlement Statements
- Legal and Court Processes
- Google Applications
- Work Assignments
- Lead Generation
- Project Organization
- Electronic Discovery
- Criminal Law
- Case Logistix
- Complex Cases
- Client Support
- Marketing Initiatives
- Drafting of Opinions
- Software Applications
- Proper Punctuation
- CaseMap
- LexisNexis
Notary Public
Maintained Notary Public Certificate since 2012, Recertified 2022
Timeline
Executive Legal Assistant
Alfred L. Scanlan, Jr., LLC
01.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
Belk
10.2021 - 06.2022
General Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2019 - 01.2020
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe
02.2017 - 10.2019
Store Manager
Vitamin World
03.2014 - 01.2017
Project Manager
Advanced tower solutions
08.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Science
Purdue University
Bachelor's - Health Science
Beloit Kaplan Virtual School
Bachelor's - Child Psychology
Ashford University
High school diploma - undefined
Williamsport High School
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