Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Walker Group PC
Jackson, MS
01.2015 - Current
Performed general office clerical duties, phone calls, etc
Organize documents and coordinate document productions;
Conduct initial client interviews;
Summarize depositions and discovery response;
Draft pleadings, affidavits, motions, discovery requests, and responses, notices, and subpoenas;
Assist with preparations for hearings, mediations, and trials;
Request and compile medical records;
Transcribe dictation;
Locate and interview witnesses;
Meet with clients, determine necessary strategies and prepare all required documentation;
Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents to prepare for trial;
Court filings;
Process incoming and outgoing mail
Administrative Assistant Volunteer
Word of Truth Kingdom Church
Jackson, MS
01.2007 - Current
Answering of telephone queries and return calls for church officials, coordinate and schedule meetings for church officials, develop and maintain database of church member's tithes and offerings, prepare monthly financial reports, and responsible for typing church correspondences, handling of incoming and outgoing mail;
Perform general office clerical duties
Assistant Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
01.2014 - 12.2015
Assisted homeroom teacher with classroom performances, assisted in tutoring and helped wherever needed
Substitute Teacher
Madison County School District
Flora, MS
01.2012 - 12.2015
Assist teachers when they are out by making sure the lesson plans are carried out in a timely manner
Make sure classroom management is kept in an orderly fashion
Claims Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS/Trispan Health Services
Flowood, MS
01.2001 - 12.2007
Handled customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions, data entry and logged incoming payments in the company's database
Performed general office clerical duties
Instructor
Abundant Life Christian Academy
Jackson, MS
01.1999 - 12.2001
Taught kindergarten in a classroom setting
Maintained excellent classroom management skills
Exhibited highly organizational skills which resulted in the ability to keep students on task
Developed and implemented age appropriate lesson plans
Instructor, Administrative Assistant & Assistant Principal
Full Gospel Christian Academy
Jackson, MS
01.1992 - 12.1999
Initially hired as an administrative assistant to file documents, answer phones, and perform other clerical duties
Thereafter, was hired as a first grade teacher and was eventually promoted to assistant principal where I helped supervised faculty, staff, and students
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Technical Certificate, and Career Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Hinds Community College
01.2020
Bachelor of Science Degree - Professional Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Education
Jackson State University
01.2010
Associate of Arts Degree, General Studies -
Hinds Community College
01.2006
Cosmetology License -
Academy of Hair Design
01.1998
High School Diploma -
Madison Ridgeland High School
01.1983
Skills
Understands confidentiality
Proofreading
Records Management
Attorney Support
Legal research skills
Proficient in MS Office
Interpersonal Skills
Flexible Schedule
Certification
Notary Public, State of Mississippi
Licensed Cosmetologist, State of Mississippi- 1999
Member of Mississippi Paralegal Association-2021
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Walker Group PC
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
01.2014 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher
Madison County School District
01.2012 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant Volunteer
Word of Truth Kingdom Church
01.2007 - Current
Claims Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS/Trispan Health Services
01.2001 - 12.2007
Instructor
Abundant Life Christian Academy
01.1999 - 12.2001
Instructor, Administrative Assistant & Assistant Principal
Full Gospel Christian Academy
01.1992 - 12.1999
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Technical Certificate, and Career Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Hinds Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Professional Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Education
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts Degree, General Studies -
Hinds Community College
Cosmetology License -
Academy of Hair Design
High School Diploma -
Madison Ridgeland High School
Notary Public, State of Mississippi
Licensed Cosmetologist, State of Mississippi- 1999
Member of Mississippi Paralegal Association-2021
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