Offering supportive and detailed-oriented assistance in clerical, marketing, customer service, sales, advertising, research, and management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PARALEGAL ASSISTANT
HASTIE LAW FIRM
09.2017 - 01.2020
Assisted and supported lawyers in maintaining and drafting documents, organizing files, and calling on witnesses
Served as a liaison when interviewing clients and witnesses as well as conducting research and investigations, fact checking, and trial preparation
Organized, created, and managed documents, including spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
SALES LEAD MANAGER
LANE BRYANT
09.2016 - 06.2017
Key member of the sales team who mentored sales reps and supported management
Coordinated the sales department, supported management, and ensured sales quotas were reached
Embraced our diverse inclusive culture leading all activities related to providing exceptional associate and client engagement
Led required activities to achieve all store goals, including financial objectives, client service, talent management, operational controls, asset protection and safety, and merchandise presentation
Served as the manager on duty in the absence of another manager.
FIRST ASSISTANT MANAGER
MAURICES
04.2014 - 06.2015
Led and inspired a team focused on meeting monthly/yearly sales targets
Assisted in hiring and training new members as well as associate development and retention efforts
Monitored and managed inventory requirements
Created effective visual presentations and ensured sound operational practices
Supported management team in generating sales and profits and managing expenses
Drove new ideas, shared information with others, and created effective solutions to problems.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
LANE BRYANT
10.2012 - 04.2014
Oversaw all day-to-day operations of the store, product placement, client engagement, team coaching, staff development, and efforts to achieved sales goals
Attracted potential customers by highlighting standout products.
D. KING APPOINTMENT CLERK
KIAH, US ARMY MEDICAL ACTIVITY
01.2010 - 06.2010
Answered, screened, and forwarded switchboard calls, providing information, taking messages, and scheduling appointments, as necessary
Organized workflow and appointments by reading and routing correspondence, collecting customer information, and managing assignments
Greeted patients and prospective patients and reminded them of upcoming appointments
Scheduled appointments for patient consultations, procedures, and visits with medical personnel; liaised and coordinated with healthcare professionals about schedules, patients, and any changes
Accepted and submitted insurance claims and payments and performed billing duties.
POLL ELECTION WORKER
SUMTER COUNTY
06.2008 - 10.2008
Set up voting booths, eSlate Voting Machines, tables and other precinct supplies
Assisted voters in all phases of the voting process and performed other tasks as assigned by the Chief Election Official.
Education
ESTHETICS LICENSURE COURSE -
SOUTHEASTERN ESTHETICS INSTITUTE
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - LIBERAL ARTS
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
600-hour accredited course and was certified as an esthetician in - undefined
Skills
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to type 40 words per minute Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint skills
Accomplishments
Author of Children’s Book titled “Emily’s Way”, http://www.amazon.com/Emilys-Way-Kiah-D- Odom/dp/1475059213
Timeline
PARALEGAL ASSISTANT
HASTIE LAW FIRM
09.2017 - 01.2020
SALES LEAD MANAGER
LANE BRYANT
09.2016 - 06.2017
FIRST ASSISTANT MANAGER
MAURICES
04.2014 - 06.2015
ASSISTANT MANAGER
LANE BRYANT
10.2012 - 04.2014
D. KING APPOINTMENT CLERK
KIAH, US ARMY MEDICAL ACTIVITY
01.2010 - 06.2010
POLL ELECTION WORKER
SUMTER COUNTY
06.2008 - 10.2008
ESTHETICS LICENSURE COURSE -
SOUTHEASTERN ESTHETICS INSTITUTE
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - LIBERAL ARTS
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
600-hour accredited course and was certified as an esthetician in - undefined
Paralegal/Executive Administrator to Managing Partner at Law Offices of Joseph E. Ashmore, Jr. P.C./Ashmore Law FirmParalegal/Executive Administrator to Managing Partner at Law Offices of Joseph E. Ashmore, Jr. P.C./Ashmore Law Firm