Evelin Wooten
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Exceptional writing and proper grammar skills. High degree of professionalism in communication and customer service. I believe that I will be an asset to any employer or company whom hires me in any position made available to me.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Document Specialist
Self Employed Writer
Bloomington, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Investigated facts surrounding pending cases to determine validity of claims or defenses advanced by parties involved.
- Interpreted findings from research into written reports for use in court proceedings or negotiations between parties.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all legal documents relating to ongoing projects.
- Gathered data from public records databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Scanned through large volumes of documents quickly while looking for pertinent information.
- Conducted interviews with clients, witnesses and experts in order to obtain additional facts about a case.
- Developed comprehensive factual summaries and legal arguments to support client positions in complex cases.
- Researched state and federal laws to verify accuracy of information presented in documents or records.
- Analyzed statutes, regulations and court decisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Analyzed legal documents such as agreements, contracts, leases and deeds for accuracy.
- Established and verified essential case information by interviewing clients and witnesses.
- Researched jurisdictional statutes and laws to establish relevant black letter law.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Evictions; Landlord/Tenant
- Bankruptcies
House Cleaner/Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
, CA
03.2005 - 11.2012
- Cleaned homes following specific and detailed requests.
- Washed and dried dishes to maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
- Coordinated home cleaning schedule based on client availability and realistic time constraints.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, well kept appearance.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
Daytime Lead
EH Hauling
Bloomington, CA
05.2003 - 07.2003
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming trucklloads
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with drivers involved in transport..
- Maintained and verified accurate records of all transactions processed throughout the day.
- Identified areas of improvement in daily operations processes.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper safety protocols.
- Executed and optimized operational responsibilities to promote seamless delivery of services.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Provided advice on appropriate courses of action to resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Opening Shift Manager
Papa Johns Pizza
Rialto, CA
12.1999 - 06.2000
- Assigned tasks to staff members according to their skills and abilities.
- Ensured compliance with store policies and procedures.
- Monitored the opening shift operations ensuring that all employees were working efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and professional manner.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions.
- Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills in order to support the team's productivity goals.
- Worked closely with other managers in order to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
- Supervised all activities related to customer service during my shift.
- Utilized strong leadership skills to motivate team members towards achieving daily objectives.
- Prepared end-of-day reports summarizing sales figures, labor costs, inventory levels and any operational issues encountered during my shift.
- Maintained a safe work environment by monitoring employee performance and implementing safety protocols.
- Opened facility daily and prepared areas for service.
- Counted cash drawer before opening store doors to determine if currency and coin should be added.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed daily store opening and closing duties, such as counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning.
- Managed returns, exchanges, credits, and refunds according to company policies.
- Followed health codes regulations when handling food products or preparing food samples for customers.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
- Organized backroom storage areas to maximize efficiency of space utilization.
- Verified accuracy of register tills at beginning and end of shift.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Enforced safety regulations within the store environment to protect both employees and customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Everest University
Ontario, CA- Metro Campus03-2015
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Rialto, CA01-1991
Skills
- Understands Confidentiality
- Exceptional Writing and Proper Grammar Skills
- Legal Research
- Document Preparation
- Civil , Criminal & Family Law
- Inventory Counts/Controls
- Warehouse Operations
- Data & Operations Management
- Exemplary Customer Service, Communications & Relationships
- Cash Handling; Safe, Tills, Driver Banks
- Merchant Banking & Open/Close Credit Card Batches
- Handling Customer Complaints/ Dispute Resolutions
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Delegating Duties & Workplace Safety
Timeline
Paralegal/Document Specialist
Self Employed Writer
05.2015 - Current
House Cleaner/Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
03.2005 - 11.2012
Daytime Lead
EH Hauling
05.2003 - 07.2003
Opening Shift Manager
Papa Johns Pizza
12.1999 - 06.2000
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Everest University
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
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