KAREN BLACKMON
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Combines extensive experience in legal assistance with strong project management capabilities. Skilled in organizing case files, drafting legal documents, and ensuring timely project delivery. Background in customer service and public speaking enhances communication and client engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
DELIVERY BEES
The Colony, Texas
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered packages efficiently across assigned routes in urban areas.
- Delivered flower orders and catered food to clients’ homes and businesses, ensuring timely and accurate service across the metroplex.
- Communicated with dispatch teams to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and customer interactions.
Paralegal
LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS D’AMORE & HOWARD BLACKMON
Dallas, Texas
09.2016 - 01.2025
- Drafted legal documents including motions and pleadings.
- E-filed documents with county and federal courts, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines for legal submissions.
- Coordinated communication among clients, courts, and outside parties to facilitate timely case progression.
- Organized case files and maintained filing systems to ensure easy access and compliance with legal standards.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Observed court proceedings to understand legal processes to observe trials or hearings.
Assistant Paralegal
SULLIVAN and COOK
Irving, Texas
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Organized and maintained case files to ensure easy access for attorneys.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Project Manager
REBUILD TEXAS CONSTRUCTION
Lewisville, Texas
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed residential and commercial construction projects to restore clients’ properties after damages, collaborating with building supply companies, contractors, insurance adjusters, and city officials for compliance.
- Ordered project materials on industry-standard software tools.
- Communicated regularly with clients.
- Presented homeowner claim findings to optimize insurance reimbursements.
Education
Intensive Study of British Architecture & Culture -
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
London, EnglandBachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Arlington, TXTheatre Set Design studies - acting, photography and Instructor
BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
Farmers Branch, TXSkills
- Delivery tracking
- Route optimization
- Time management
Qualifications And Accomplishments
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
- Paralegal & Legal Assistant experience 5 years
- Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Project Management experience 5 years
- Customer Service 20 years experience
- Instructor at Brookhaven College & Richland College in Interior Design
- Sales experience 20 years
- Contact Care Specialist
- Public Speaking in seminar environment
Timeline
Delivery Driver
DELIVERY BEES
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Paralegal
SULLIVAN and COOK
09.2019 - 04.2021
Paralegal
LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS D’AMORE & HOWARD BLACKMON
09.2016 - 01.2025
Project Manager
REBUILD TEXAS CONSTRUCTION
09.2012 - 08.2014
Intensive Study of British Architecture & Culture -
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Bachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Theatre Set Design studies - acting, photography and Instructor
BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE