Daryl Darby Daoust
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Professional administrative specialist prepared to excel in high-demand environments. Extensive experience in managing executive schedules, coordinating travel, and handling confidential information. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and task completion. Proficient in time management and multitasking, fostering effective communication and responsiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Personal Secretary
Self / Independent Contractor
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted individuals in applying for public assistance programs
- Researched job opportunities and helped individuals complete their job applications
- Provided instructions on contacts and process for requesting supporting documents
- Provided tracking and updates as requested
Personal Assistant
Mr. Jon Shakespeare
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Liaised between Mr
- Shakespeare and his physicians, business partners, banking representatives, and many other entities
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional manner
- Managed personal and business finances, including investments, and other assets
- Scheduled meetings and appointments, made travel arrangements and traveled as requested
- Researched various topics for project assistance
- Assisted with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
Admin Assistant / Accounting Clerk
Benton Paiute Tribe
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for the Paiute Indian Tribe, which included a dispensary, grow operation, and a historical landmark diner
- Reconciled monthly bank accounts for all entities
- Ensured compliance with internal policies regarding employee reimbursements
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Court Researcher
Bloomberg News, Breaking Law (BLAW) Division
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Researched newly filed Complaints for content as mandated by Bloomberg News Breaking Complaints Division (BLAW)
- Traveled daily to different LA County courthouses, as well as the Los Angeles Federal courthouse, to research recent filings and track requests from BLAW reporters
- Reviewed, scanned, and docketed cases for review by BLAW reporters
- Demonstrated versatility in case research across multiple areas of law including civil, criminal, family, and probate cases
Legal Assistant
Robert Half Staffing Agency
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Project duties consisted of reviewing Base Contracts, Amendments, and Tolling Agreements between providers (hospitals) and insurance companies
- Researched and identified relevant cases for the Appeals and Pre-Litigation departments
Legal Assistant / Case Technician
Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Operations
08.2007 - 03.2013
- Assisted Administrative Law Judges in all aspects of hearing preparation to disposition
- Procured and analyzed medical records
- Prepared medical chronologies and summaries
- Scheduled and tracked consultative medical examinations
- Reviewed legal documents for regulation compliance and procedural requirements
- Scheduled hearings with multiple parties nationwide, including hearings for several traveling judges, medical and vocational experts, and hearing reporters
- Attended conferences and hearings as required
- Fully trained in the Electronic Business Process and automated case management
- Trained and experienced as a hearing reporter (VHR)
Paralegal
Harrison, White, Smith, and Coggins
06.2005 - 03.2007
- Case Management for heavy caseload of assigned clients for mid-size law firm
- Assisted with all aspects of the Family Law cases and Disability cases from intake through to disposition
- Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, medical records review, document management, and trial preparation
- Drafted and responded to legal documents including Complaints, Motions, Pleadings, Interrogatories, Jury Instructions, Affidavits, Subpoenas, Appeals, and Memoranda of Law
- Managed trial exhibits, prepared trial notebooks, maintained expert binders, and performed jury research
- Maintained docket calendars
- Responsible for tracking billable hours
- Attended trials as paralegal support for attorneys
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
ME School of Business
Pittsfield, MA01.2001
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA01.2001
Skills
- Office management
- Maintaining schedules
- Document preparation
- File management
- Bill payment
- Data tracking
- Calendar management
- Meeting coordination
- Expense reporting
- Travel arrangements
- Taking minutes
- File system management
- Travel arrangement
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Multitasking and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified Paralegal (CP) - National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
Timeline
Freelance Personal Secretary
Self / Independent Contractor
05.2020 - Current
Personal Assistant
Mr. Jon Shakespeare
03.2019 - 05.2020
Admin Assistant / Accounting Clerk
Benton Paiute Tribe
03.2019 - 12.2019
Court Researcher
Bloomberg News, Breaking Law (BLAW) Division
05.2014 - 03.2017
Legal Assistant
Robert Half Staffing Agency
12.2013 - 04.2014
Legal Assistant / Case Technician
Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Operations
08.2007 - 03.2013
Paralegal
Harrison, White, Smith, and Coggins
06.2005 - 03.2007
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Berkshire Community College
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
ME School of Business
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