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Cynthia Caldwell

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Imperial Wine & Spirits
04.2018 - 04.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Placed special orders for customers.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Paralegal

Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd And Cromwell
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.


Medical defense liability, successions, Powers of Attorney


Paralegal

Richie, Richie & Oberle, LLP
11.1991 - 01.2015
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Plaintiff cases (bodily injury and other), insurance defense.

Education

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Draughon Business College
Shreveport, LA (no Longer Open)
1988

High School Diploma -

Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA
05.1982

Skills

  • Typing Proficiency
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Digital File Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Administrative and Clerical Support
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word Processing
  • Transcription
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Grammar
  • Self Starter
  • Filing
  • Time Management
  • Prioritization
  • Confidentiality
  • Data Entry Accuracy
  • Coordinate Schedules
  • Drafting Correspondence
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Office Operations

Timeline

Sales Associate

Imperial Wine & Spirits
04.2018 - 04.2023

Paralegal

Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd And Cromwell
05.2017 - 09.2017

Paralegal

Richie, Richie & Oberle, LLP
11.1991 - 01.2015

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Draughon Business College

High School Diploma -

Southwood High School
Cynthia Caldwell