Janniz Derrick
Ooltewah
Summary
Provide administrative and support services to an organization that rewards highly motivated, hardworking, and dependable employees. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Motivated to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership and Development Coordinator
West Star Aviation
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to enhance project efficiency and communication.
- Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by encouraging employee engagement in training opportunities.
- Facilitated communication between trainers and participants before and after sessions to ensure clear expectations and follow-up support were provided as needed.
- Manage and facilitate collaboration between teams and internal.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced operational bottlenecks.
- Coordinated logistics for training sessions, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify training needs and align objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
Administrative Assistant
West Star Aviation
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed scheduling and coordination of executive meetings, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, enhancing data retrieval processes.
- Trained new administrative staff on company protocols and software systems, fostering team development.
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Oversaw inventory management for office supplies, optimizing procurement processes to reduce costs.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Implemented office procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced administrative errors.
- Managed scheduling and calendar logistics for executive leadership.
- Coordinated office operations to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
Paralegal
Trousdale Living Communities
08.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients, and other attorneys.
- Managed complex corporate filings and compliance documentation for multiple entities.
- Coordinated due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance matters.
- Assisted in preparing legal documents for litigation, including discovery requests and responses.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting corporate law practices.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials, and taking notes during meetings.
- Interpreted various types of legal documents, including contracts and agreements.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates, or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support, such as answering phones, or scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for the legal office.
- Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
- Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
Paralegal/ Office Administrator
Ken Lawson Law
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Administrative support attorney with legal document management in preparation for family cases
- Maintain the confidentiality of client’s sensitive information
- Schedule and conduct client, witness, and attorney interviews in preparation for depositions and trial
- Acted as Liaison between clients and attorney
- Administrative support, including database and file management, answering phones and general office duties
- Purchase environmentally friendly office products, such as recycled paper and batteries, and earth friendly cleaning supply while ensuring cost savings optimization
- Prioritize the attorney’s work and time by creating supporting material folders, taking messages, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and submitting travel reimbursements and providing alerts to any issues that may arise
- Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Professional, One Drive
- Initial potential client set ups, maintain, and coordinate confidentiality between the attorney and clients
- Prepared correspondence, and other legal and technical documents from written and oral drafts
- Created, revised, and printed documents utilizing computer system software, macros, templates, or scanners, utilizing correct formats and terminology.
Education
Associate of Applied Business – Paralegal -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Online Studies, Ohio05.2022
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish Proficient
- Critical Thinking
- Handling Pressure
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Travel and Appointment Coordination
- Accounts payable
- Records Management
- TN Case finder
- MyCase
- Microsoft Office Suite
- LexisNexis & Westlaw
- 65 WPM typing skills
- Adaptability
- Professional Adobe Acrobat
- One Drive
- Understands Confidentiality
- Litigation Support
- Corporate Law
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Administrative Support
- Office Administration
- File and Records Management
- Proofreading
- Appointment Scheduling
- Mail Handling
- Database Management
- Minute Taking
- Clerical Support
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building and management
- Candidate interview coordination
Certification
Certified and bonded Tennessee Notary, expires 10/01/2029
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Activities and Interests
Family oriented, traveling, reading about history
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Leadership and Development Coordinator
West Star Aviation
11.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
West Star Aviation
12.2023 - 11.2024
Paralegal
Trousdale Living Communities
08.2023 - Current
Paralegal/ Office Administrator
Ken Lawson Law
06.2017 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Business – Paralegal -
Eastern Gateway Community College