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Kimberly A. Rao

Oconto,Wisconsin

Summary

* Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.

* Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

* Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

* Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Will State At A Later Time
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsibilities include, but not limited to, handling all assigned cases which involved preparing pleadings, discovery and trial notebooks, correspondence to and from client, opposing parties / attorneys and the Court and efficiently handling the flow of phone calls, e-mails and other miscellaneous tasks involved in this position.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared discovery, motions, and pleadings.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Conducted background investigations on Plaintiff(s).

Production Supervisor / Stenciler /Assembler / Back up Machine Operator

Saputo
05.2019 - 11.2022
  • Able to rotate between lines and positions practicing good ergonomics
  • Ability to work in a coordinated and cooperative manner in a team setting with team goals
  • Ability to read and understand production and packaging schedule and packaging verification reports
  • Assist in setting up for production and changeovers
  • Visually inspect product for quality defects
  • Observe all safety rules, work rules and procedures
  • Know all clean-up procedures and chemical handling procedures
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and food safety.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Managed team of production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

Cashier / Server

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
07.2011 - 05.2019
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business. Many people coming back year after year, while on vacation, and asking for me as their server.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Handled up to $100,000 each night as a Cashier
  • Captain George's can serve over 3,000 guests a night as this is a very popular tourist attraction / restaurant.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Head Paralegal

Will State At A Later Time
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Responsibilities include, but not limited to, handling all assigned family law cases which involved preparing pleadings, discovery and trial notebooks, correspondence to and from client, opposing parties / attorneys and the Court and efficiently handling the flow of phone calls, e-mails and other miscellaneous tasks involved in this position.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Prepared discovery, motions, and pleadings.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.

Paralegal / Office Manager

Bobby W Davis, Esquire
03.2010 - 07.2017
  • Responsibilities include, but not limited to, handling all assigned family law cases which involved preparing pleadings, discovery and trial notebooks, correspondence to and from client, opposing parties / attorneys and the Court and efficiently handling the flow of phone calls, e-mails and other miscellaneous tasks involved in this position
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Prepared discovery, motions, and pleadings.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Ordering supplies for office, preparing payroll for staff, maintaining office bank accounts.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.

Education

Juris Doctorate - Have Not Graduated As of Yet

Concord Law School
California

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix
08.2008

Associates - Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

Bryant & Stratton College
08.2000

Skills

  • Sharefile
  • Time Matters
  • Vader
  • PC Law
  • Amicus
  • Alps TrustManager
  • Records Management
  • Civil Law
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Document Preparation
  • Office Administration
  • Criminal Law
  • Litigation support
  • Specialty in Family Law

Accomplishments

  • Managed more than 70 client cases per week.
  • Promoted to Senior Paralegal after 7 months of employment.
  • Supervised team of 5 Paralegals.

Affiliations

Alpha Beta Gamma National Dean’s List Officer, Phi Beta Lambda Member of Law Society Advisory Board for Bryant & Stratton College Girl Scouts – Leader

Timeline

Paralegal

Will State At A Later Time
11.2022 - Current

Production Supervisor / Stenciler /Assembler / Back up Machine Operator

Saputo
05.2019 - 11.2022

Head Paralegal

Will State At A Later Time
07.2017 - 04.2019

Cashier / Server

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
07.2011 - 05.2019

Paralegal / Office Manager

Bobby W Davis, Esquire
03.2010 - 07.2017

Juris Doctorate - Have Not Graduated As of Yet

Concord Law School

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix

Associates - Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

Bryant & Stratton College

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