Jamie Koking
Walton,KY
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 10 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in marketing, customer service, administrative duties and managing day to day operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Self Employed - Dog Training/boarding
03.2013 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Paralegal
Keeney Law
02.2011 - 03.2013
- 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.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- 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.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- 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.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Type court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Manager
Buffalo Bobs
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Monitored and tracked inventory to achieve prompt order fulfillment.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Legal Studies
Beckfield College
Florence, KY03.2012
Skills
- Financial Management
- Client Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Business Planning
- Order Supplies
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Office
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer Relations
- Employment Law
- McAfee
- Google Docs
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- LexisNexis
- Manage Contracts
- Microsoft Windows
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Bookkeeping
- Cancellation Policies
- Time Management Skills
- Administrative Duties
- Scheduling
- Financial Records
- Daily Timekeeping
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Accomplishments
Lambda Epsilon Chi - National academic honor society for paralegals.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Self Employed - Dog Training/boarding
03.2013 - Current
Paralegal
Keeney Law
02.2011 - 03.2013
Manager
Buffalo Bobs
03.2009 - 12.2010
Associate Of Applied Science - Legal Studies
Beckfield College
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