Hi, I’m
Anna Morgan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic thought leader and innovative manager, seeking a challenging legal position to leverage skills and 25+ years of multifaceted experience in research, project management, contracts client and customer relations, marketing, and procurement. Adept at planning, creating, and implementing strategies and programs in alignment with organizational needs and regulatory standards. Natural aptitude to analyze and coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, driving efficiency and cost savings. Committed to supporting operational excellence through strategic communications and development, client experience, risk mitigation, process innovation, office administration, contract management, team training & development, and regulatory compliance to achieve growth plans and overall organizational goals.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
NEAL & HARWELL, PLCNashville, TN
Legal Assistant
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Effectively manage the caseloads of six attorneys, ensuring timely and accurate handling of legal filings, calendaring, and scheduling
- Oversee billing and expense reports, maintaining meticulous timekeeping records to support financial accuracy
- Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and logistics, enhancing productivity and organization within a fast-paced legal environment
- Proactively tracks filings, court dates, meetings/conference calls, and process service, minimizing errors and ensuring timely completion of all tasks
- Delivers comprehensive support in diverse practice areas including civil litigation, medical malpractice, qui tam, class-action, family, and criminal law
- Drafts, proofreads, edits, and files multifarious legal documents including briefs, memos, summons, motions, and orders
- Files documents within circuit and chancery courts and U.S District Courts adhering to strict deadlines and procedures
- Collaborates with attorneys in the preparation of various documents for client meetings, depositions, and hearings, ensuring each attorney has everything they need without interruptions when working outside the office
- Maintains a current TN Notary Public certification
14 POINT DESIGNSAthens, AL
Owner/Lead Designer
05.2017 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Founded and successfully managed a part-time multifaceted business with steady annual profit increases, including a 123% rise in profits from 2017-2019.
- Perform all accounting/budgeting duties, including accounts receivables and payables
- Draft, negotiate, review, modify, and complete all contracts, which include client, service, vendor, and procurement contracts
- Create an inventory database system to track over 9,000 items, including two different paint lines, vintage/antique items, and furniture pieces
- Track multiple projects simultaneously, adeptly switch tasks mid-stream, and resume original projects with minimal disruption, ensuring high-quality outcomes, finishing under-budget and ahead of schedule 98% of the time
- Establish and nurture relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, antique mall owners, and dealer relations specialists for efficient and cost-effective procurement management
DEFINITIVE HOME SOLUTIONS INC.Huntsville, AL
Marketing/Acquisition Lead (Remote)
10.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Collaborated with a husband/wife team to expand a home appraisal/property-flipping business, growing from a three-person team to a twelve-person team in 2 years
- Prepared residential appraisal reports, performed property valuation analysis, and submitted reports, ensuring compliance with lender/appraisal company regulations
- Created and streamlined tracking systems for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
- Engineered company branding to increase visibility on a local/state/regional/national level
- Led and oversaw marketing campaigns, evaluated their effectiveness, and adjusted strategies to ensure maximum viability
- Coordinated with contractors to eliminate downtime, while maximizing revenue and keeping on schedule and under budget
- Assisted in identifying comparable properties by conducting extensive research in MLS, deeds, plat maps, tax records, and tax maps
- Conducted real estate market research using MLS, state tax, and city zoning records, resulting in a significant increase in property acquisitions from 7 to 45 in 15 months
HADAWAY FACILITY MAINTENANCEMadison, AL
Office Manager
04.2013 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Managed scheduling and travel arrangements for the CEO and work crews
- Served as Project Manager on selected worksites to uphold company standards and meet all contractual requirements
- Investigated strategies to win more government contracts and developed a system to assist in preparing and submitting future bids
- Reviewed and successfully negotiated with vendors and service providers to reduce expenditures by $22,000 in one fiscal year
- Completed extensive research on business licensing requirements to ensure compliance with municipal, county, and state laws for nationwide job acceptance
- Analyzed, restructured, and implemented various organizational systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with company, local, and state regulations
PREPARE & RESPOND DISASTER RELIEF (PAR)Huntsville, AL
Database Administrator/Promotions/Fundraising/Committee Member
01.2011 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Facilitated the creation of the vision, purpose, and mission for PAR, implementing the groundwork to educate the local community about the organization
- Constructed a Waiver of Liability, Medical, and Publicity Releases for all volunteers
- Directly contributed raising $127,000 in 45 days for disaster relief and personally raised over $650,000 in donations, goods, and services in 2 ½ years
- Utilized Sahana's open-source database and assisted in designing and maintaining a system for PAR's volunteer information, resources, and training
STILL SERVING VETERANS 'SSV' Huntsville, AL
Community Outreach Coordinator
08.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Company Overview: Through AmeriCorps VISTA Program
- Public relations liaison between SSV and the local, state, regional, and national veteran communities, educating them about SSV's mission, purpose, and services
- Supported over 100 veterans and their families to receive assistance and services that amounted to over $1.25M
- Conceptualized and implemented topical content, support tools, project infrastructure, and community decision-making structures and processes
- Facilitated partnerships with United Way's 211 Online Directory to expand and update the Alabama state 211 system, improving access to resources for veterans
- Initiated and maintained relationships with collaborative partners to increase awareness and assist in building a cohesive, veteran-friendly community
- Through AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Education
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne
Master of Science from Management W/ Conc. Contract Mngt & Acquisitions
06.2009 - 05.2010
University Overview
- Elected as Leader for seven semester team projects
- Started & finished Master's degree in 11 months with a 3.75 GPA
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL
Bachelor of Arts from American Studies
01.2007 - 07.2009
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville, NC
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
01.2001 - 12.2003
University Overview
- Graduated with Honors
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Society)
Penn FosterScranton, PA
Some College (No Degree) from Paralegal Studies
01.1997 - 05.1998
University Overview
- Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- School formerly known as International Correspondence School (ICS)
- Attended remotely while living in Guam
Skills
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Document preparation, proofreading, editing
Case Intake & Management
Client service and support
Legal/Court processes
Data management
Office management
Litigation support
Contract review
Calendar management
Court filing
Database management
Client billing
Project management
Organizational efficiency
Task prioritization
Timeline
Legal Assistant
NEAL & HARWELL, PLC
07.2024 - Current
Owner/Lead Designer
14 POINT DESIGNS
05.2017 - 02.2025
Marketing/Acquisition Lead (Remote)
DEFINITIVE HOME SOLUTIONS INC.
10.2014 - 09.2017
Office Manager
HADAWAY FACILITY MAINTENANCE
04.2013 - 10.2014
Community Outreach Coordinator
STILL SERVING VETERANS 'SSV'
08.2012 - 05.2013
Database Administrator/Promotions/Fundraising/Committee Member
PREPARE & RESPOND DISASTER RELIEF (PAR)
01.2011 - 09.2014
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science from Management W/ Conc. Contract Mngt & Acquisitions
06.2009 - 05.2010
Lake Forest College
Bachelor of Arts from American Studies
01.2007 - 07.2009
Coastal Carolina Community College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
01.2001 - 12.2003
Penn Foster
Some College (No Degree) from Paralegal Studies
01.1997 - 05.1998