Elizabeth Hobson
Bessemer,AL
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Seasoned Office Manager offering experience in administrative positions. Well-versed in industry practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
The Western Star, Bibb Community Media Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Highly proficient management of all administrative tasks including bookkeeping , AR & AP and client billing utilizing Quickbooks online
- Management of legal notices & publications in the Western Star while working closely with court administrators, attorneys, local municipalities and business owners in compliance with statutory laws
- Optimization of print and digital marketing solutions for businesses engaging communities to shop local
- Establishment of performance goals for employees and coaching on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivate positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Served as liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Implementation of new software tools for streamlined project management, increasing efficiency in task completion across teams.
- Compilation of accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Accounting Assistant
Bibb Community Media Inc.
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted management with reports to strategically track revenue.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Hotshot Trucking & Dispatch Services
StateXchange Logistics LLC
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Transportation of goods within a specific timeframe to a single customer or location using medium duty trucks pulling 30' flatbed trailers
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial drivers, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated with brokers to close profitable projects with high success rate.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Paralegal, Office Administrator
Hobson Law Firm LLC
11.2005 - 12.2016
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
12.2006
Skills
- Good Judgment
- Clear oral/written communication
- Technical Support
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Analysis and Reporting
Timeline
Office Manager - The Western Star, Bibb Community Media Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Accounting Assistant - Bibb Community Media Inc.
04.2021 - 06.2022
Hotshot Trucking & Dispatch Services - StateXchange Logistics LLC
02.2017 - 03.2021
Paralegal, Office Administrator - Hobson Law Firm LLC
11.2005 - 12.2016
Samford University - Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal