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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
A Bit About Me
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Cheryl Bessinger Brown

Lecanto,FL

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.

Highly-qualified professional with excellent credentials. Excels in fast-paced, high-volume environment, working well under pressure. Demonstrates extensive skill and knowledge in training team members and automotive repair.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1980
1980
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner/Operator

Brown Business and Legal Forms
Lecanto, Florida
11.2021 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of legal form production and distribution.
  • Oversaw inventory management and supply chain logistics for business forms.
  • Developed customer relationships through effective communication and service.

Assistant Manager

Evono Auto Painting
Memphis, TN
02.2009 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
  • Managed team schedules to optimize staff productivity and resource allocation.
  • Oversaw quality control processes to maintain high standards of auto painting services.

• Saw that compressor was running

correctly, paint mixer was on and

collected all the paint codes from

vehicles to be sprayed that day

Manager

Econo Paint and Body Works
Daytona Beach, Florida
04.2002 - 04.2003
  • Supervised daily operations in a busy auto body shop environment.
  • Coordinated paint and repair schedules with technicians and customers.
  • Managed inventory of paint supplies and equipment for efficient workflow.
  • Trained new staff on safety procedures and operational best practices.
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure high standards of workmanship.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with effective communication skills.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery efficiency.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

Paralegal

Lex Taylor
Lakeland, FL
05.1998 - 03.2001
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, motions, and contracts for attorney review.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records for efficient access and retrieval.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and witness information.
  • Managed communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel to ensure clarity.
  • Reviewed discovery materials to identify relevant information for ongoing cases.
  • Prepared summaries of depositions and affidavits for attorney reference during trials.
  • Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Piper Aircraft Inc.
Vero Beach, Florida
03.1985 - 03.1986
  • Managed scheduling and calendar for Managing Director's meetings and appointments.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring efficient itineraries and accommodations.
  • Prepared and organized documents for board meetings and presentations.
  • Maintained confidential files and records in compliance with company policies.
  • Assisted in project management tasks, tracking deadlines and deliverables.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing effective administrative procedures.
  • Coordinated all incoming correspondence from internal and external contacts on behalf of the Managing Director.
  • Responded promptly to any requests made by senior management team members.
  • Served as liaison between executive staff members and other departments and divisions within the organization.
  • Created presentations and reports for the Managing Director with accurate data entry and formatting.
  • Facilitated communication between team members located in different geographical locations.
  • Supported project teams during planning stages through providing relevant research material.
  • Maintained calendar of appointments, meetings, events and deadlines for the Managing Director.
  • Researched new technologies that could be used within executive staff processes or procedures.
  • Developed relationships with other departments within the organization in order to ensure smooth flow of communication between departments.
  • Assisted in preparation of documents related to projects assigned by the Managing Director.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to managing director's operations.
  • Organized and managed travel arrangements for the Managing Director, including flights, hotels and transportation.

Paralegal

Gary H Neely, Attorney at Law
Daytona Beach, Florida
04.1979 - 09.1985
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, motions, and contracts for attorney review.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records for efficient access and retrieval.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and witness information.
  • Managed communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel to ensure clarity.
  • Reviewed discovery materials to identify relevant information for ongoing cases.
  • Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Prepared summaries of depositions and affidavits for attorney reference during trials.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.

Education

Mainland High
Daytona Beach, FL

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology

Daytona Beach Community College
New Smyrna Beach, FL

Skills

  • Legal document preparation
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Quality control management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Attention to details

A Bit About Me

  • I am a widow
  • I want to work
  • Self Motivated
  • Have Laptop Printer and Android

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Brown Business and Legal Forms
11.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

Evono Auto Painting
02.2009 - 05.2021

Manager

Econo Paint and Body Works
04.2002 - 04.2003

Paralegal

Lex Taylor
05.1998 - 03.2001

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Piper Aircraft Inc.
03.1985 - 03.1986

Paralegal

Gary H Neely, Attorney at Law
04.1979 - 09.1985

Mainland High

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology

Daytona Beach Community College
Cheryl Bessinger Brown