Bianca Smith
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Hearing Judge/Officer
Georgia Department of Labor
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Develops a hearing record and render a written decision to all parties based on the competent evidence presented in the hearing
- Preside over Administrative Hearings
- Listen to and read arguments by opposing parties
- Read and evaluate information from documents, such as motions, claim applications, and records
- Determine if the information presented supports the charge, claim, or dispute
- Decide if the procedure is being conducted according to the rules and law
- Apply laws or precedents to reach judgments and resolve disputes between parties
- Write opinions, decisions, and instructions regarding cases, claims, and disputes
- Evaluate and prepare cases for future dates.
- Evaluated fairness of trials to identify and remove bias and protect rights of every involved party.
- Evaluated physical and digital records, testimony and reports in order to weigh both support and opposition to proposals.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Legal Administrative Assistant II
Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; confirming case status with the attorney
- Attend trials, guilty pleas, arraignments, etc weekly administratively support staff
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for a team case review
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
- Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Deputy Administrative Clerk II
Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Create physical records for the criminal, traffic, and environmental court dockets
- File and prepare court documents to include warrants, transcripts, accusations, search warrants, motions and orders, community service, no-point letters, media requests, FBI requests, entry of appearances, and limited driving permits
- Assist defendants and lawyers with court-related information
- Receive court costs for principal summons; perform bookkeeping duties; ensure that all monies received are accounted for; enter court bonds and fines into the courts accounting system
- Answer phones: take messages, provide information, forward calls, respond to inquiries and/or complaints; type and distribute memos; file information
- Serve as an administrative support person to court personnel and Judge(s) including; compiling all accounting information, preparing all correspondence; advising the Judge, and performing other administrative duties as requested.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Tracked internal legal documents and verified submittal to Clerk's office for signature and execution to comply with predetermined guidelines.
- Maintained mutually beneficial relationships with external partners and vendors to facilitate efficient operations.
Deputy Administrative Clerk III
Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Create physical records for the criminal, traffic, and environmental court dockets
- Prepare subpoenas and/or warrants to individuals and law enforcement personnel
- File and prepare court documents to include warrants, transcripts, accusations, search warrants, motions and orders, community service, no-point letters, media requests, FBI requests, entry of appearances, and limited driving permits
- Greet visitors, direct them to the appropriate office or personnel, receives, process, and distribute department mail
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Tracked internal legal documents and verified submittal to Clerk's office for signature and execution to comply with predetermined guidelines.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Managed calendars and scheduled appointments to maintain smooth flow of operations.
- Provided meeting support by taking minutes and dictations.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to
Communications Officer
Columbus State University-Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Received and responded to campus emergency telephone calls and dispatch the proper responders
- Use a computerized dispatching system to maintain records of all calls and dispatches
- Deliver messages between the callers at the scene of the emergency and the responders, and others who need to be informed
- Use a computer database to look up a suspect's criminal record or to check a vehicle's registration
- Assist students with access cards for buildings and identification cards for verification.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2021
Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2019
Skills
- Basic Communications Officer (Dispatcher) Certified
- GCIC/NCIC Certified
- Problem analysis and problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
- Over 15 years of customer service experience
- Court Attendant
- Public Speaking
- Dispute Resolution
- Critical thinking
- Legal knowledge
- Attention to detail
Organizations
- City Managers Millennial Roundtable, Columbus, GA
- House of Representatives, Columbus, GA, 02/2021
References
Shaneka Terry (Assistant District Attorney of Muscogee County)
Timeline
Administrative Hearing Judge/Officer
Georgia Department of Labor
01.2021 - 01.2023
Legal Administrative Assistant II
Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2019 - 01.2021
Deputy Administrative Clerk II
Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2018 - 01.2019
Deputy Administrative Clerk III
Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2016 - 01.2018
Communications Officer
Columbus State University-Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice -
Columbus State University
Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice -
Columbus State University
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