Khala Secrest-Smith
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Aspiring legal professional with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree who possesses legal experience through the United States Air Force. Dedicated and highly skilled professional seeking admission to Georgia State University School of Law to acquire a legal education where I can utilize my education, organizational skills, and enthusiasm while performing as a law student.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
United States Air Force
Indian Springs, NV
09.2024 - Current
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Provide administrative and litigation support for all judicial and nonjudicial matters
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Assist attorneys with trial, defense and/or victim advocacy as directed
- Prepare, review, and maintain legal documents, including but not limited to powers of attorney, wills and notaries
- Interview clients and determine eligibility for legal assistance.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator
Air Force
Indian Springs, NV
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Performed mission planning, preflight, in-flight, and post-flight duties in accordance with aircraft technical orders and applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs).
- Detected, analyzed and discriminated between valid and invalid targets using synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical, low-light, and infrared full motion video imagery, and other active or passive acquisition and tracking systems.
- Monitored aircraft systems, notified pilot of system malfunctions, and assisted with diagnosis and troubleshooting. Successfully completed Multi-Platform Sensor Operator Training with over 40 hours of flying. Excelled academically in a 6-month tech school.
Manager
Zaxby’s
Augusta, GA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for maintaining restaurant inventory and organizing shifts and schedules for all kitchen and floor staff
- Opened and closed the store for business operations
- Trained new employees and communicated job responsibility and performance expectations to team members
- Developed and implemented action plans, conducted interviews with potential employees
- Handled cash management, checked quality and freshness of products daily
- Planned, organized, and advertised promotional events and themed celebrations
- Ensured compliance with health guidelines.
Social Service Assistant & Receptionist
Steven Park Health & Rehabilitation
Augusta, GA
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Served as a Social Service Assistant
- My duties were to advocate for clients and patients’ needs and provide resident assistance
- Completed assessments for incoming residents and discharge paperwork for outgoing residents
- Scheduled discharge meetings and processed paperwork into computer system
- Ordered equipment, answered multi-line phone system, direct inbound calls to the appropriate departments
- Maintained a neat and orderly work area
- Verified insurance, scheduled appointments, provided excellent customer service to family members.
Store Manager
Tropical Smoothie Café
Augusta, GA
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Trained and supervised new employees, evaluated employees, assisted with employee schedules, handled customer complaints in a professional manner
- Performed employee evaluations and assisted with employee schedules
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner
- Assisted in new sales and promotions
- Increased sales by promoting new menu items including weekly entrée features
- Performed daily store opening, closing, and overall store management.
Mental Health Technician
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
Augusta, GA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided support with patient’s medical needs and assisted with over care and rehabilitation
- Delivered quality direct care to adolescents with psychiatric disorders while providing clinical health, safety and crisis management support
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results
- Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon arrival
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living, and facility transfers to promote security and patients’ well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice – Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology – Criminal Justice
Georgia Southern University
12.2016
Skills
- Advanced analytical, technical, and oral and written communication skills
- Recognized strengths in team building and leadership
- Customer service professional with more than 10 years experience
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, confident, and reliable business professional
- Litigation Support
- Proficient in MS Office
- Legal research skills
- Case Summaries
- Interviewing witnesses
Certification
- Certificate of Completion - Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, 2016
- Certified Career Enlisted Aviator Sensor Operator, 2021
- MQ-9 Initial Qualified Training, 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Provided Animal-Assisted Therapy to children with mental disabilities, 2016
- Peer Mentor for at-risk youth at Transitions Learning Center, 2015
- Coordinated four blood drives for the Air Force, 2023-2024
Awards
- Commendable recognition on flight evaluation during IQT training, 2022
Accomplishments
- Received Small Arms Marksmanship ribbon during Air Force bootcamp for expert shooting with M-16 rifle, 2021
- Received a Commendable on flight evaluation during IQT training, 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
United States Air Force
09.2024 - Current
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator
Air Force
01.2021 - 09.2024
Manager
Zaxby’s
07.2019 - 03.2020
Social Service Assistant & Receptionist
Steven Park Health & Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 05.2018
Store Manager
Tropical Smoothie Café
12.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Technician
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
09.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Criminal Justice – Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology – Criminal Justice
Georgia Southern University
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