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Cindy Shellenberger

Nashville,TN

Summary

Reliable and adaptable candidate with strong problem-solving and task prioritization skills, ready to take on challenges in a position that contributes to team success. Demonstrated talent and proficiency in completing daily assignments and actively contributing to overall team success. Known for willingly accepting any task and swiftly adapting to new needs and case files. Effective coordination with witnesses and experts enhances ability to efficiently meet objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated Paralegal continually improving and extending personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Successful at thriving in high-stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with a strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Manager/Junior Paralegal

K.Payne Contracting
03.2023 - Current
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Legal Assistant

Morgan And Morgan
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys
  • Get Health records and itemized bills.

Disputes Paralegal

Ask an Adjuster
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Send health notices to the insurance companies and Medicare and Medicaid
  • Send out LOR's to the establishment's
  • Processed incoming mail, determined next steps required, and completed calendaring in docket system
  • Open new case files with appropriate correspondence, pleadings, and discovery information based on type of case
  • Assisted attorney in trial phase of litigation by reviewing local court for correct preparation of trial documents
  • Coordinated expert disclosures, including monitoring deadlines and preparing records
  • Subpoenaed records and obtained documents from depositories
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
  • Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
  • Preserved customer loyalty by quickly and completely resolving complaints
  • Improved staff performance through continuous monitoring and training updates
  • Empowered employees to independently resolve problems and disputes
  • Covered daily office workloads through effective staffing and resource coordination
  • Motivated employees to continuously grow knowledge and enhance abilities
  • Developed and enhanced policies covering administrative processes
  • Supervised work of office, administrative, and customer service employees to verify adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
  • Resolved customer complaints and answered customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
  • Adhered to department processes, procedures and goal expectations for case investigations.
  • Analyzed, researched and resolved payment claims within required timeframes.
  • Used sound judgment and available resources to make well-informed decisions for case approval or denial.
  • Kept up to date on industry information, system changes, network rules and compliance issues.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.

Optician, Third Key

America's Best Contacts And Glasses
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services
  • Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses
  • Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit
  • Assisted General Manager with scheduling, interviewing and other administrative tasks associated with successfully running store
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift
  • Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines
  • Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers
  • Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses
  • Completed detailed measurements of client faces to document details such as eye size and optical centers, vertex and pupillary distances and temple length
  • Recorded measures accurately and placed orders with eyeglass manufacturers
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size and temple length to select comfortable frames.

Education

Paralegal - Paralegal

Bryant And Stratton College
Albany, NY

Skills

  • Document Control Support
  • Legal Research
  • Case Management
  • Office Administration
  • Client Support
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Team Oriented
  • Credit Disputes
  • Identifying Client Goals
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Assisting Lawyers
  • Talent management
  • Interviewing
  • Recruitment
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Resource Allocation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Vendor Selection
  • Performance monitoring
  • Budget Control
  • Detail Oriented
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time management abilities
  • Self Motivation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Goal Setting
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Problem-solving abilities

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Send health notices to the insurance companies and Medicare and Medicaid
  • Send out LOR's to the establishment's
  • Processed incoming mail, determined next steps required, and completed calendaring in docket system
  • Open new case files with appropriate correspondence, pleadings, and discovery information based on type of case
  • Assisted attorney in trial phase of litigation by reviewing local court for correct preparation of trial documents
  • Coordinated expert disclosures, including monitoring deadlines and preparing records
  • Subpoenaed records and obtained documents from depositories
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
  • Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
  • Preserved customer loyalty by quickly and completely resolving complaints
  • Improved staff performance through continuous monitoring and training updates
  • Empowered employees to independently resolve problems and disputes
  • Covered daily office workloads through effective staffing and resource coordination
  • Motivated employees to continuously grow knowledge and enhance abilities
  • Developed and enhanced policies covering administrative processes
  • Supervised work of office, administrative, and customer service employees to verify adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
  • Resolved customer complaints and answered customers' questions regarding policies and procedures
  • Assisted customers with sales and service needs
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Assisted General Manager with scheduling, interviewing and other administrative tasks associated with successfully running store.
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.
  • Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers.
  • Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses.
  • Completed detailed measurements of client faces to document details such as eye size and optical centers, vertex and pupillary distances and temple length
  • Recorded measures accurately and placed orders with eyeglass manufacturers.
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size and temple length to select comfortable frames.

Timeline

Human Resource Manager/Junior Paralegal

K.Payne Contracting
03.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Morgan And Morgan
07.2022 - 03.2023

Disputes Paralegal

Ask an Adjuster
11.2020 - 01.2022

Optician, Third Key

America's Best Contacts And Glasses
06.2017 - 06.2019

Paralegal - Paralegal

Bryant And Stratton College
Cindy Shellenberger