KATHRYN BENSON
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in office and legal administration, hospitality, and property management. Expertise in administrative duties, customer service and team leadership, with a strong focus on organizational management. Consistently delivers outstanding results while effectively handling multiple tasks in dynamic settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Katalyst Entertainment & Booking, LLC
Outer Banks & Hampton Roads, USA
01.2019 - 09.2025
- Operated entertainment booking agency, coordinating talent buying, promotions, and hosting, along with contract negotiations, across multiple venues.
Server | Bartender | Book Manager | Food Runner
Steamers
Southern Shores, NC
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided exceptional guest service in multiple roles, ensuring smooth operations across front-of-house functions.
Administrative Assistant
Signature Touch Property Management
Kill Devil Hills, NC
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported operations for 51 homeowners and property owners associations.
- Key duties included bookkeeping with QuickBooks, account reconciliations, vendor scheduling, database management, coordinating association projects, distributing homeowner communications, and overseeing keys, passes, and work orders.
Paralegal & Administrative Support
Law Firms
Virginia Beach & Norfolk, VA
01.1997 - 12.2021
- Worked in insurance defense, family law, real estate, and estate planning firms.
- Responsibilities included legal transcription, document preparation, subpoena issuance, discovery assistance, attorney calendar management, and court docket scheduling.
Education
Court Reporting - Stenography (Machine Shorthand)
Bryan University (fka Bryan Stenotype School)
Online - Los Angeles, CA01.2014
Virginia Paralegal Certificate Program - Paralegal Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk01.2001
General Studies Diploma -
First Colonial High School
VA06-1998
Skills
- Strong Administrative Support
- Professional Etiquette
- Proper Grammar
- Professional Communication
- Proofreading and Editing Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Suite
- QuickBooks
- Google Docs
Timeline
Server | Bartender | Book Manager | Food Runner
Steamers
06.2024 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant
Signature Touch Property Management
04.2023 - 07.2024
Owner/Operator
Katalyst Entertainment & Booking, LLC
01.2019 - 09.2025
Paralegal & Administrative Support
Law Firms
01.1997 - 12.2021
Court Reporting - Stenography (Machine Shorthand)
Bryan University (fka Bryan Stenotype School)
Virginia Paralegal Certificate Program - Paralegal Studies
Old Dominion University
General Studies Diploma -
First Colonial High School
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