Delilah C. Celeschi
Tallahassee
Summary
I am a reliable, dedicated and hardworking employee, with experience in administrative roles and managing office operations. I demonstrate consistently positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction to produce high-quality work.
I am a strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. I efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. I possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
I am detail-oriented with proven success building relationships and maintaining partnerships with top accounts to increase overall productivity and grow profit channels. Expands network connections by effectively determining and meeting employer needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
4x4 Inc.
08.2013 - Current
- Streamline office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Conduct regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Provide exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintain computer and physical filing systems.
- Update reports, manage accounts, and generate reports for company database.
- Create, maintain and update filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Controll finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
- Work alongside senior mechanics to gain hands-on experience with advanced repair techniques and tools.
- Manage shop cleanliness, adhering to strict standards for workspace organization and sanitation practices.
- Clean and organize work areas, tools and equipment to support productivity.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Provide exceptional service experience for customers during consultations; clearly explaining necessary repairs while building trust through honesty and transparency.
- Calculate costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
Owner/Operator
DC Floral Designs
01.2000 - 01.2024
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Organize and access accounts receivable and accounts payable for the business.
- Assess income and expenses for the business and adapt plans to improve profit levels.
- Professional communication with customers regarding events, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for events.
- Works diligently with Party Planners to ensure exceptional communication and results with each event.
- Trains and motivates employees to perform daily business functions.
- Fosters strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Keeps all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Crafts engaging sales copy and eye-catching graphics for inventive client presentations.
- Completes regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Legal Assistant
Quintarios, Prieto, Wood & Boyer
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Federal court on schedule to maximize case success.
Legal Secretary
Thompson, Crawford & Smiley
12.2011 - 05.2013
- 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.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Scheduled and made appointments for attorney.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
- Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for senior leadership.
Legal Assistant
McCall Moody Law Firm
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Managed office staff ensuring satisfied client cases.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Managed attorney and client billing.
- Managed, accessed and organized Firm expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
Education
FL6-20 Adjuster License -
Florida Certified Claims Adjuster Licensing Course
Online Course04.2024
GED -
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville07.2004
Skills
- Sales Negotiation
- Mechanical Recoveries
- Operational Reporting
- Budget Development
- Personnel Management
- Operations Management
- Financial Planning
- Payroll Processing
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Strategy Development
Timeline
Office Manager
4x4 Inc.
08.2013 - Current
Legal Assistant
Quintarios, Prieto, Wood & Boyer
05.2013 - 09.2014
Legal Secretary
Thompson, Crawford & Smiley
12.2011 - 05.2013
Legal Assistant
McCall Moody Law Firm
02.2008 - 11.2011
Owner/Operator
DC Floral Designs
01.2000 - 01.2024
FL6-20 Adjuster License -
Florida Certified Claims Adjuster Licensing Course
GED -
Southwest Georgia Technical College
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