Keldonn Valentine Lyseight Shields
U.S. Army Reserve
Rosedale,NY
8
years of professional experience
MBA-trained financial and operations analyst with experience in legal support, financial analysis, and business operations, currently serving as a Paralegal Specialist (27D), U.S. Army Reserve. Proven ability to manage legal documentation, analyze financial data, and support leadership decision-making in high-tempo environments. Strong foundation in business law, compliance, and multi-state financial operations, with a long-term objective of attending law school and serving as a Judge Advocate.
Experienced with legal research, case management, and document preparation. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures to support attorneys effectively. Track record of strong organizational skills and clear communication in high-pressure legal environments.
Work History
Paralegal Specialist (27D)
1 Year 5 Months- Analyze and support end-to-end legal and administrative workflows related to military justice, personnel actions, and compliance processes
- Map, track, and manage case lifecycles (initiation → processing → resolution), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory standards (AR 27-10, AR 600-8-2)
- Maintain and audit high-volume, sensitive datasets (legal records, personnel actions), ensuring data integrity, completeness, and regulatory compliance
- Identify process inefficiencies and discrepancies in legal tracking systems, contributing to improved reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness
- Support leadership decision-making by conducting structured research, synthesizing complex information, and presenting clear, actionable insights
- Coordinate cross-functional communication between legal teams, command staff, and operational units to streamline processes and ensure alignment
- Monitor and report on key status indicators (legal actions, flags, personnel changes), enabling real-time visibility into unit readiness and compliance posture
- Apply structured problem-solving and analytical reasoning to support process improvement within a regulated, high-stakes environment
Operations Manager
1 Year 2 Months- Oversee daily operations, scheduling, and administrative functions to ensure organizational efficiency.
- Serve as primary point of contact, coordinating between leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Conduct business research and operational analysis to support growth and process improvements.
- Manage budget tracking, staffing coordination, and resource allocation.
Broadway Merchandising Manager (Finance)
1 Year- Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation processes across multiple retail operations.
- Led month-end close, audit preparation, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
- Oversaw accounts payable compliance, including W-9 collection, sales tax handling, and discrepancy resolution.
- Partnered with leadership to align financial strategy with operational goals, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Delivered financial insights and analytics to stakeholders, supporting revenue optimization and cost control.
Revenue Analyst (Contractor)
6 Months- Conducted transaction audits and billing analysis, identifying discrepancies and improving revenue accuracy.
- Built and presented data-driven reports and dashboards for leadership decision-making
- Supported financial modeling and client proposals, contributing to business development efforts.
- Analyzed usage trends and financial performance metrics to identify operational improvements.
Healthcare Finance Intern
2 Months- Performed financial and operational analysis (cost, feasibility, and process improvement).
- Supported hospital billing and financial reporting functions.
- Delivered presentations and reports to leadership with actionable insights.
Legal Intern
2 Months- Conducted legal research in contract, employment, and intellectual property law.
- Reviewed contracts, motions, and legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted attorneys in case preparation, client communication, and document organization.
- Supported trial preparation and evidence management.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Management)
Skills
Legal research expertise
Financial analysis
Military Justice & Administrative Law
Compliance & Regulatory Analysis
Data Analysis (Excel
Financial Modeling)
Operations & Process Improvement
Client & Stakeholder Management
Client communication
Qualitative analysis
Accomplishments
- Managed more than 20 client cases per week.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Legal case tracking spreadsheets.
- Received Army Certificate of Achievement by introducing a more effective approach to work flow management.
Affiliations
- Student Government Business Senator — Oakwood University
- Feed the Homeless Initiative — Member
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist (27D)
U.S. Army Reserve
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Operations Manager
Yvonne Cherry Elder Care
10.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Broadway Merchandising Manager (Finance)
Creative Goods Merchandise LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Revenue Analyst (Contractor)
Broadridge Financial Solutions
02.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Healthcare Finance Intern
Adventist Health
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Legal Intern
Holland & Knight LLP
06.2018 - 08.2018Read More
Oakwood University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration (Management)
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University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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