Ashley Valencia
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
MehaffyWeber
Houston, TX
12.2022 - Current
- E-filing, drafting, saving discovery and assisting multiple attorneys with various tasks.
Legal Assistant
Looney, Smith & Conrad PLLC
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 12.2022
- E-file documents, take payments from clients, greet visitors, schedule appointments, manage calendars and assist multiple attorneys
- Assist with trial prepping and handling discovery.
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Gee & Zhang, LLP
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 11.2022
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
- Maintain scheduling and event calendars
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors
- Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons
- Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel
- Take dictation in shorthand or by machine and transcribe information.
Teller
WELLS FARGO
Houston, TX
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds
- Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips
- Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines
- Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents
- Prepare and verify cashier's checks.
Scanner Operator
JOE V'S SMART SHOP
Houston, TX
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Greet customers entering establishments
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
Personal Assistant
Angel Medina
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material
- Maintain scheduling and event calendars
- Collect and disburse funds from cash accounts, and keep records of collections and disbursements
- Prepare and mail checks, coordinate conferences and meetings.
Assistant Manager
SKECHERS USA
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and record keeping, and in receiving and shipping operations
- Assess marketing potential of new and existing store locations, considering statistics and expenditures
- Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
Sales Associate/Key Holder
AMERICAN EAGLE
Houston, TX
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock
- Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Eisenhower Sr. High School
Houston, TX06.2011
Skills
- Foreign Language (10 years)
- Clerical
- Customer and Personal Service (9 years)
- Law and Government
- Avid Learner
- Team Player
- Good with Microsoft programs (6 years)
- Transcription (4 years)
- Word Processing (7 years)
- Personal Assistant Experience (2 years)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
MehaffyWeber
12.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Looney, Smith & Conrad PLLC
11.2021 - 12.2022
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Gee & Zhang, LLP
08.2015 - 11.2022
Teller
WELLS FARGO
02.2014 - 08.2015
Assistant Manager
SKECHERS USA
02.2012 - 03.2013
Personal Assistant
Angel Medina
01.2012 - 11.2013
Scanner Operator
JOE V'S SMART SHOP
11.2011 - 02.2014
Sales Associate/Key Holder
AMERICAN EAGLE
07.2011 - 04.2012
Associate of Arts -
Lone Star College
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Sr. High School