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Kelli Calhoun

Kelli Calhoun

Aledo,TX

Summary

Strong integrity, effectiveness, communication, organizational skills, can work independently with little supervision, great team player and love to learn new job duties. Process paperwork in a timely manner to comply with deadlines and company policies. Ability to quickly adapt to new situations, projects, systems and job duties. Five years experience in HRIS and Payroll systems including SOS, Kronos and Firm Central. Strong with Word, Outlook, SOS, Excel, and Power Point. Type 50-60 Words Per Minute. Notary Public State of Texas: My Commission Expires 11/12/2023

Resource management professional, highly prepared for roles involving coordination and optimization. Successfully led initiatives to enhance resource utilization and streamline processes, making tangible impact on operational efficiency. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability, with strong skills in strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Specialist / Substitute Coordinator

Aledo ISD
09.2020 - Current
  • Identified useful resources and coordinated referrals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify resource gaps and create solutions for streamlined operations.
  • Developed customized reporting tools that provided valuable insights into current resource usage patterns, informing future strategic decisions.

Paralegal

The Law Offices of Kary L. Key
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Fast paced Family Law Firm with over 100 active clients
  • Manage all files and pleadings, prepare and organize case files for trial and manage clients billing accounts
  • Manage Attorney s calendar with appointments, Hearings, CPS home visits and time to draft pleadings
  • Communicate with court coordinators to set hearings and trials and notify clients of same
  • Prepare Motions, Orders, Responses, Discovery Responses, Austin Forms, BVS Forms, Withholding Orders and Record of Support for the State of Texas and the court houses for filing
  • Fast paced Family Law Firm with over 100 active clients

Executive Assistant to Real Estate Broker

The Platinum Real Estate Group
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Management of all current buying and selling clients in new database system
  • Write Contracts/Offers and manage compliance files for every property and every client
  • Work with Word, Excel, ZipForms, DocuSign, MLS, CSS and numerous other programs
  • Managed Brokers Facebook, Instagram and Zillow accounts

HR Onboarding & Benefits Specialist

Low T Center & HerKare
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Monitored HR procedures, protocols and policies for 400+ personnel under multiple FEIN s
  • Manage full cycle on-boarding process including approving candidates based upon qualifications criteria, preparing offer letters and arranging travel accommodations
  • Schedule and facilitate weekly new hire employee orientation
  • Processed and maintained HR paperwork such as I-9, W4 and required new hire paperwork
  • Acted as benefit vendor liaison and assisted in transition to automated benefit process with multiple vendors and third-party vendor EBN
  • Managed employee health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD benefit concerns including enrollment, plan questions, family status changes and resolution of benefit election errors
  • Managed Performance reviews and employee evaluations to determine appropriate merit increases

Civil Paralegal to District Attorney

Tarrant County District Attorney
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Manage all client files and paperwork, prepare and organize case files for trial
  • Manage Billing; input attorney times, collect payments and mail out bills
  • Set court hearings and trials and notify clients
  • Prepare Motions, Orders, Responses, Austin Forms and Record of Support for the state of Texas and the court houses

Licensed Bail Bond Agent

t Bail Bonds
01.2012 - 02.2014
  • Meet with and collect all information from the indemnitors and defendants
  • Post bonds with the county, walk through bonds and ticket bonds with city jails

Paralegal

The Roberts Law Firm
10.2011 - 02.2014
  • Manage all client files and paperwork, prepare and organize case files for trial
  • Manage Billing; input attorney times, collect payments and mail out bills
  • Set court hearings and trials and notify clients
  • Prepare Motions, Orders, Responses, Austin Forms and Record of Support for the state of Texas and the court houses

Finance & Operations of Sales

AT&T Wireless
08.2007 - 10.2011
  • Finance Duties: deposits, discount reports, keep store up to date and compliant for audit
  • Process daily reports to ensure my team is doing their job correctly and coach team on correct discount and codes to use
  • Process monthly counts on inventory, money and supplies
  • My strong attention to detail and organization lead me to be one of the best in Texas and received many rewards for my perfect scores each month and yearly audit scores
  • I was then approached to teach and educate others in our district along with store managers on how to effectively run the finance/inventory office

Education

Paralegal I & II -

University of Texas at Tyler
08.2012

High School Diploma -

Lewisville High School
05.2006

Skills

  • Referral coordination
  • Referral experience
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Compensation structuring
  • Report preparation
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Human resources support
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Human resources management systems
  • Exit interviews
  • Adaptability
  • New hire onboarding
  • Employee orientation
  • Employment recordkeeping
  • New hire orientation

Related Experience

  • Paralegal, The Law Offices of Kary L. Key, 1005 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, TX, 76086, 09/01/19, Current, Manage all files and pleadings, prepare and organize case files for trial and manage clients billing accounts., Manage Attorney's calendar with appointments, Hearings, CPS home visits and time to draft pleadings., Communicate with court coordinators to set hearings and trials and notify clients of same., Prepare Motions, Orders, Responses, Discovery Responses, Austin Forms, BVS Forms, Withholding Orders and Record of Support for the State of Texas and the court houses for filing., Fast paced Family Law Firm with over 100 active clients.
  • Executive Assistant to Real Estate Broker, The Platinum Real Estate Group, 108 E. Church Street, Weatherford, TX, 76086, 06/01/18, 10/01/19, Management of all current buying and selling clients in new database system., Write Contracts/Offers and manage compliance files for every property and every client., Work with Word, Excel, ZipForms, DocuSign, MLS, CSS and numerous other programs., Managed Brokers Facebook, Instagram and Zillow accounts.
  • HR Onboarding & Benefits Specialist, Low T Center & HerKare, 1901 John McCain Road, Colleyville, TX, 76034, 06/01/14, 12/01/14, Monitored HR procedures, protocols and policies for 400+ personnel under multiple FEINs., Manage full cycle on-boarding process including approving candidates based upon qualifications criteria, preparing offer letters and arranging travel accommodations., Schedule and facilitate weekly new hire employee orientation., Processed and maintained HR paperwork such as I-9, W4 and required new hire paperwork., Acted as benefit vendor liaison and assisted in transition to automated benefit process with multiple vendors and third-party vendor EBN., Managed employee health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD benefit concerns including enrollment, plan questions, family status changes and resolution of benefit election errors., Managed Performance reviews and employee evaluations to determine appropriate merit increases.
  • Civil Paralegal to District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney, 401 W. Belknap St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, 01/01/14, 06/01/14, Manage all client files and paperwork, prepare and organize case files for trial., Manage Billing; input attorney times, collect payments and mail out bills., Set court hearings and trials and notify clients., Prepare Motions, Orders, Responses, Austin Forms and Record of Support for the state of Texas and the court houses.
  • Paralegal, The Roberts Law Firm, 521 N. Riverside Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76111, 10/01/11, 02/01/14, Manage all client files and paperwork, prepare and organize case files for trial., Manage Billing; input attorney times, collect payments and mail out bills., Set court hearings and trials and notify clients., Prepare Motions, Orders, Responses, Austin Forms and Record of Support for the state of Texas and the court houses.
  • Licensed Bail Bond Agent, t Bail Bonds, 521 N. Riverside Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76111, 01/01/12, 02/01/14, Meet with and collect all information from the indemnitors and defendants., Post bonds with the county, walk through bonds and ticket bonds with city jails.
  • Finance & Operations of Sales, AT&T Wireless, 2397 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX, 75067, 08/01/07, 10/01/11, Finance Duties: deposits, discount reports, keep store up to date and compliant for audit., Process daily reports to ensure my team is doing their job correctly and coach team on correct discount and codes to use., Process monthly counts on inventory, money and supplies., My strong attention to detail and organization lead me to be one of the best in Texas and received many rewards for my perfect scores each month and yearly audit scores., I was then approached to teach and educate others in our district along with store managers on how to effectively run the finance/inventory office.

Timeline

Human Resource Specialist / Substitute Coordinator

Aledo ISD
09.2020 - Current

Paralegal

The Law Offices of Kary L. Key
09.2019 - 09.2020

Executive Assistant to Real Estate Broker

The Platinum Real Estate Group
06.2018 - 10.2019

HR Onboarding & Benefits Specialist

Low T Center & HerKare
06.2014 - 12.2014

Civil Paralegal to District Attorney

Tarrant County District Attorney
01.2014 - 06.2014

Licensed Bail Bond Agent

t Bail Bonds
01.2012 - 02.2014

Paralegal

The Roberts Law Firm
10.2011 - 02.2014

Finance & Operations of Sales

AT&T Wireless
08.2007 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

Lewisville High School

Paralegal I & II -

University of Texas at Tyler
Kelli Calhoun