Kari Mitchell
Dallas,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Process Server
Subcontracter
Salem, OR
02.2026 - 10.2026
- Managed independent field operations to locate individuals and execute lawful service of legal process, subpoenas, and court orders, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Utilize specialized mobile applications to securely retrieve, audit, and track time-sensitive court documents.
- Planned routing and logistics to enhance operational efficiency, facilitating timely service delivery.
- Maintained professionalism and situational awareness during field contacts, ensuring accurate verification and prompt digitizing of legal proof of service for court registries.
Child Support Case Manager
State of Oregon, Department of Justice
Salem, OR
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed complex caseload, delivering navigation and customer service to parents and guardians on child support enforcement and compliance.
- Drafted, reviewed, submitted legally binding administrative orders and modifications to court system, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance.
- Utilized advanced negotiation and de-escalation techniques to resolve sensitive, emotionally charged financial and familial disputes.
- Utilized advanced negotiation and de-escalation techniques to resolve sensitive financial and familial disputes, fostering cooperative outcomes.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Willamette Valley Communications Center
Salem, OR
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Acted as the critical first link in emergency response by processing high-volume emergency and non-emergency calls across Marion, Polk, and Lincoln counties.
- Operated complex, multi-screen public safety systems, including Mark43, Coplink, and Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), ensuring efficient call processing.
- Exhibited emotional control and critical thinking under extreme pressure to triage situations and effectively dispatch police, fire, and medical units.
- Held active certifications as Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) and DPSST Telecommunicator, demonstrating commitment to professional standards.
- Monitored multiple radio channels, relayed updates to field units, and maintained clear communication with responders and callers.
- Prioritized incoming incidents in CAD, maintaining accurate records and efficient response coordination under high-pressure conditions.
Medical Assistant
Neaman Plastic Surgery
Salem, OR
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Delivered clinical support and surgical assistance in fast-paced specialty surgical practice, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
- Managed electronic medical records (EMR), provider scribing, and insurance prior-authorizations to streamline patient processing and documentation accuracy.
- Maintained organizational compliance with HIPAA regulations while overseeing sensitive patient care plans and clinical documentation, ensuring patient confidentiality and data integrity.
Medical Assistant & Surgery Coordinator
Hope Orthopedics
Salem, OR
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated full-cycle surgical scheduling as primary liaison among orthopedic surgeons, patients, and hospital operating rooms, ensuring seamless communication and optimal scheduling efficiency.
- Performed specialized clinical procedures, including the application and removal of casts, splints, and traction devices. Administered injections and monitored patient vitals.
- Managed Durable Medical Equipment (DME) inventory and patient intake pipelines, while preparing sterile fields for minor in-office procedures, contributing to effective workflow and patient safety.
Corrections Staff - Juvenile Detention
Yamhill County
McMinnville, OR
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported juvenile department staff in youth intake, secured transport logistics, and streamlined release procedures.
- Conducted rehabilitative group sessions and assessed youth behavior, delivering comprehensive observations to supervising corrections staff.
- Coordinated daily office workflows, prioritizing requests and maintaining efficient service delivery.
- Processed confidential records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with county procedures.
- Supported public-facing inquiries by providing clear information and resolving routine issues professionally.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice Sciences - Juvenile Justice
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR10-2029
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR2020
Skills
- Effective legal communication
- Legal document service
- Patience and empathy
- Time management
- Skilled at managing multiple tasks
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Strong ethics
Victor G. Atiyeh Outstanding Student Award - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Selected by academy peers and instructors for demonstrated leadership, exceptional ethics, and outstanding professionalism.
Timeline
Legal Process Server
Subcontracter
02.2026 - 10.2026
Child Support Case Manager
State of Oregon, Department of Justice
06.2024 - 04.2025
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Willamette Valley Communications Center
04.2022 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Neaman Plastic Surgery
06.2020 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant & Surgery Coordinator
Hope Orthopedics
07.2018 - 03.2020
Corrections Staff - Juvenile Detention
Yamhill County
03.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Criminal Justice Sciences - Juvenile Justice
Western Oregon University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Chemeketa Community College