Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Licenses
Timeline
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Kelly Finlay

Memphis,TN
Kelly Finlay

Summary

Offering excellent communication and organizational skills, ready to excel in fast-paced legal environment and eager to learn and develop. Brings strong research and analytical abilities essential for case preparation and legal documentation. Ready to use and develop administrative and technical skills in Virtual Legal Assistant role.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

Morgan and Morgan Law Firm

Pre-Suit Secretary
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Requested Medical Bills, Records, and Police Reports to support approximately 80 cases in a timely manner.
  • Excelled at utilizing Salesforce Litify, Docusign, and Docufree to create and send ROI authorizations, and manage incoming mail.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.

Concorde Career Colleges

Massage Therapy Instructor
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Increased overall student satisfaction by providing personalized feedback on technique and progress during practical sessions for 9-11 students at a time.
  • Evaluated student performance through written tests and practical assessments, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on massage techniques and real-world scenarios into lessons.
  • Assisted in development of effective assessment system, ensuring students received timely evaluations for skill improvement.

Counseling Resources of America

Freelance Hybrid Administrative Assistant
11.2021 - Current

Job overview


  • Prepared monthly invoice for three separate therapists for State and Federal contracts.
  • Prepared Federal contract for group therapy services.
  • Acted as communication liaison between Tennessee Dept. of Corrections, client attorneys and therapists.
  • Performed intakes and interviews virtually and in-person with new clients including preparing and explaining contracts and ROI forms.
  • Received and tracked cash payments and waivers for over 300 clients.
  • Elevated executive support services with timely preparation of presentation materials utilizing PowerPoint slideshows and informational handouts.
  • Optimized time management for executives with diligent appointment scheduling to ensure punctuality to important commitments.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.

Advantage Freelance/Self-employed

Virtual Administrative Assistant
11.2021 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Prepared proposal for contract with Memphis Medical Consortium adhering to client parameters within assigned deadline.
  • Rewrote, edited, and designed instructional book for soft skills class taught at Southwestern Community College.
  • Researched topics and events to support supervisor's work agenda and projects.
  • Designed PowerPoint presentations for Advanced Machining Class.
  • Coached and assisted client with starting Industrial Consulting and Training.

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Some College (No Degree) from Philosophy

Natural Health Institute
Nashville, TN

Diploma from Massage Therapy
03.2011

Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Internet Research
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Litify
  • G-Suite
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Data entry
  • Relationship management
  • 60 wpm typing speed
  • Fast learner
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication

Certification

Death Doula

Pharmacy Technician

Licenses

Massage License TN #8919

Timeline

Pre-Suit Secretary

Morgan and Morgan Law Firm
05.2024 - Current

Massage Therapy Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges
10.2023 - Current

Freelance Hybrid Administrative Assistant

Counseling Resources of America
11.2021 - Current

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Advantage Freelance/Self-employed
11.2021 - 06.2023

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Some College (No Degree) from Philosophy

Natural Health Institute

Diploma from Massage Therapy
Kelly Finlay