Kianna Bell
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and driven recent graduate with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. Newly certified Paralegal equipped with strong problem-solving, organization, and written communication skills. Goal is to secure an entry-level position in the legal field to continue professional growth, expand skill set, and make valuable contributions to a team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crossing Guard
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
08.2024 - Current
- Effective Communication: Communicated effectively with children and parents about safety procedures.
- Traffic Safety: Managed traffic control to ensure the safe crossing of children.
- Community Safety: Reported suspicious activity and violations of road signage. Safely assisted an average of 100 people per day across a busy intersection in adverse weather conditions and traffic conditions.
- Teamwork: Corroborated with local law enforcement to address traffic concerns near schools.
- Attention to Detail: Analyzed a scenario where a car was dangerously speeding, running through the crosswalk, and in doing so, I acted fast to safely remove a student out of harm's way before being hit.
Paralegal/ Intake Assistant/Secretary
The Law Offices of Tanya D. Jeffords and Associates, PC.
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Legal Research: Conducted legal research to support case preparation and enhance argument effectiveness in areas of Civil, Criminal, Employment, & Personal Injury law.
- Document Drafting: Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy of information, and using software such as LexisNexis, E- discovery, and Westlaw.
- Legal Support: Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and summarizing witness statements.
- Case Management: Organized and managed large volumes of case files and data, maintaining accurate records and improving document retrieval efficiency.
- Customer Service: Assisting current and potential clients' files, providing customer service using MyCase. Also, coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients.
- Time Management: Served my firm by bringing on potential clients, redacting over 700 pages of evidence for each case, ensuring that no confidential information was compromised, thereby maintaining the credibility of our firm.
Peer Dialogue Facilitator
Clemson University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Resource Navigation: Taught the intro course (CU 1000) to Clemson's incoming Freshmen and transfer students, informing them of resources and safe spaces on campus.
- Active Listening: Oversaw and listened to student concerns to improve the facilitation workshop.
- Coaching Safe Spaces: Lead student dialogues on complex topics, fostering comprehensive discussions and enhancing critical thinking skills among peers.
- Leading: Facilitated workshops to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes for the camaraderie of campus life.
Cashier/ Barista
Einstein Bros. Bagels
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Efficient Multitasking: Mastered multiple roles due to staffing shortages, demonstrating adaptability to reduce wait times and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Customer Service: Assisted and built strong client relationships to support the company's reputation. Ensuring a smooth and easy service for new and returning customers.
- Development Planning: Excelled in a fast-paced environment, proper handling of food safety and equipment, assisting a minimum of 80 customers per day; while balancing academic responsibilities.
- Cash Handling: Managed cash register, ensuring accurate cash handling and balancing at shift end. Also assisted in teaching new employees how to operate and manage the POS system used in the store.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2024
Skills
Attention to Detail
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Public Speaking
Research Skills
Time Management
Problem Solving
Certification
Paralegal Certification from the University of Georgia (2024)
Timeline
Paralegal/ Intake Assistant/Secretary
The Law Offices of Tanya D. Jeffords and Associates, PC.
01.2025 - 06.2025
Crossing Guard
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
08.2024 - Current
Peer Dialogue Facilitator
Clemson University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Cashier/ Barista
Einstein Bros. Bagels
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Clemson University