Cherie' Malone
Legal Secretary/Office Manager
Georgetown,IL
Summary
Highly skilled Legal Secretary/Office Manager with a background in fast-paced law firm environments. Known for strong administrative skills, including managing complex schedules, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client relationships. Strengths include multitasking, quick learning, confidentiality protocol adherence, and ability to work under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Secretary/Office Manager
Kapella & Parker Law Offices
Danville, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Manage front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Improve client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation.
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions using QuickBooks software.
- Pleasantly welcome visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Prepare correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Process payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Maintain filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Manage office inventory and place new supply orders.
Engineering Clerk
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Decatur, IL
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Generated purchase orders for materials needed for engineering-related projects using Coupa and Maximo.
- Gathered relevant data from various sources and developed comprehensive reports for leadership review.
- Monitored spending per project and created monthly spending reports with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Prepared and presented reports on purchasing activities, savings achieved, and challenges faced to management.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Decatur, IL
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Stuck patients' vascular access with appropriate needles and provided catheter care to initiate dialysis.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Monitored and documented patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Lunchroom/Recess Monitor
Pine Crest Elementary School
Georgetown, IL
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Monitored student attendance at recess and reported any absences or tardiness to school administrators.
- Encouraged physical activity among all students through organized games and activities.
- Supervised student behavior on the playground to ensure a safe and fun environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of playground equipment for signs of wear or damage.
- Ensured safety of students during recess by monitoring playground activities and intervening when necessary.
- Organized outdoor games, including kickball, tag, four square, and jump rope for students to participate in.
- Monitored lunchroom for choking or allergic reactions and implemented required emergency first aid.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary lunchroom environment, ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
School Bus Aide
Georgetown - Ridge Farm School District
Georgetown, IL
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Completed daily vehicle inspections for safety purposes.
- Cleaned buses by removing trash from interior and cleaning windows and floors.
- Spoke directly with each student to understand pressing needs, concerns or fears.
- Assisted students with physical and mental limitations to safely get on and off bus.
- Assisted driver in loading and unloading of students onto the bus as needed.
- Reported on daily number of passengers, mileage traveled and fuel consumption.
- Loaded, secured and unloaded wheelchairs, secured seatbelts and demonstrated knowledge of students' special needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georgetown - Ridge Farm High School
Georgetown05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Danville Area Community College
Danville, ILSkills
- Billing and invoicing
- Spreadsheets
- Phone etiquette
- Typing speed
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Administrative support
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Access, Coupa, Maximo, and QuickBooks
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivation
- Document management
- Customer service
- Exceptional communication skills
Certification
- Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate - July 2024
Timeline
Legal Secretary/Office Manager
Kapella & Parker Law Offices
10.2022 - Current
Engineering Clerk
Archer Daniels Midland Company
08.2020 - 10.2022
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2017 - 08.2020
Lunchroom/Recess Monitor
Pine Crest Elementary School
08.2015 - 10.2017
School Bus Aide
Georgetown - Ridge Farm School District
08.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Georgetown - Ridge Farm High School
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Danville Area Community College
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