Cheryl Dunklin
Birmingham,AL
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Class B Driver
State Of Alabama Department Of Transportation
03.2023 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Court Clerk
Jefferson County Office Of Probate Court
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
Magistrate
City Of Birmingham
12.2011 - 01.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Commission General Services
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Tax Assessor
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Purchasing Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Legal Secretary
Jefferson County Office Of District Attorney
09.2000 - 09.2008
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
Court Clerk
Jefferson County Office Of Probate Court
01.2000 - 09.2000
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues
- Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Rehabilitation Center
09.1998 - 09.2000
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
Secretary
City Of Birmingham
04.1993 - 09.1998
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Administrative Clerk
Jefferson County Tax Assessor
09.1989 - 09.1993
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
- Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
- Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements
- Proofread and edited professional documents to fix errors
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.1981
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School
Birmingham, AL05.1979
Skills
- Transport children on two routes to and from school daily
- GPS and Route Planning
- Route Logs
- Vehicle Inspection
- Route Management
- Defensive Driver Training
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Update Logs
- Vehicle Checklists
Certification
Magistrate Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
CDL Class B Driver
State Of Alabama Department Of Transportation
03.2023 - Current
Court Clerk
Jefferson County Office Of Probate Court
01.2020 - 12.2021
Magistrate
City Of Birmingham
12.2011 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Commission General Services
07.2009 - 12.2011
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Tax Assessor
01.2009 - 07.2009
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Purchasing Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
Legal Secretary
Jefferson County Office Of District Attorney
09.2000 - 09.2008
Court Clerk
Jefferson County Office Of Probate Court
01.2000 - 09.2000
Administrative Assistant
Jefferson County Rehabilitation Center
09.1998 - 09.2000
Secretary
City Of Birmingham
04.1993 - 09.1998
Administrative Clerk
Jefferson County Tax Assessor
09.1989 - 09.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Jefferson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High School