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Celeste Cooley

Cleburne,TX

Summary

Bilingual. Highly motivated, well-organized, and proactive in providing timely, efficient, and accurate administrative support to office managers and work colleagues. Approachable, well-presented, and able to establish good working relationships with a range of different people. Exceptional in developing and implementing plans and/or procedures smoothly and with little guidance. Offering more than 13 years of experience in an office setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for improving employee experience and supporting operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Court Clerk

Johnson County
Cleburne, TX
02.2018 - 05.2025
  • Assisted the judge with trial dockets.
  • Managed daily court dockets to ensure efficient case progression.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning all matters heard in open court or discussed with attorneys or clients.
  • Updated records after each hearing or trial was concluded.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the courthouse to ensure efficient operation.
  • Ensured all court fees and fines were collected and properly recorded.
  • Attended all sessions of court and recorded minutes of proceedings.
  • Monitored court proceedings to maintain order and record minutes.
  • Trained new staff on court procedures and document handling practices.
  • Drafted and distributed court orders and decisions as directed by judges.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal documents, including subpoenas and warrants.
  • Processed legal filings and fees, ensuring compliance with court procedures.
  • Scanned paper documents into electronic format for storage in computer databases.
  • Coordinated with attorneys, judges, clerks of court and other personnel to ensure smooth running of court proceedings.
  • Recorded and maintained official court records with high accuracy.
  • Provided clerical support such as typing letters, memos, orders and judgments.
  • Organized and maintained a large database of records, including case files, court dockets, and other related materials.
  • Provided administrative support to the court staff by preparing and filing legal documents.

HR Coordinator

La Moderna Bakery
Cleburne , TX
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Prepared and processed payroll.
  • Coordinated employee onboarding, including orientation sessions and documentation management.
  • Managed recruitment process, from posting job listings to scheduling interviews with candidates.
  • Maintained HR records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee data.
  • Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
  • Maintained employee records.
  • Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
  • Managed employee onboarding with enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
  • Supported benefits administration, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Organized events such as company picnics, holiday parties, health fairs or other special events for employees.

County Clerk

Johnson County Government
Cleburne , TX
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
  • Organized physical files on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient retrieval times.
  • Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Pull past-due files to send out past-due notices.
  • Set up payment plans for inmates and defendants.
  • Balance and maintain the cash drawer.
  • Organize and file all misdemeanor and traffic files.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Hill College
Cleburne

Skills

  • Can speak, read, and write in Spanish
  • Legal document preparation
  • Record keeping
  • Exceptional organizing skills
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Money handling
  • Docket management
  • Courtroom procedures
  • Payroll administration
  • Recruitment coordination
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong work ethic

Timeline

HR Coordinator

La Moderna Bakery
03.2018 - 02.2019

Administrative Court Clerk

Johnson County
02.2018 - 05.2025

County Clerk

Johnson County Government
08.2016 - 03.2018

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Hill College

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