Kimiko Puentes
Salem,OR
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual, and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Secretary
Polk County District Attorney's Office
Dallas, OR
07.2021 - Current
- Streamlined workflow as a Set Aside Clerk, enhancing efficiency.
- Served as an alternate in coordinating Grand Jury proceedings.
- Provided key support by creating legal documents.
- Exhibited detail-focused data entry skills.
- Demonstrated authority as a notary in handling legal documentation.
- Analyzed legal documents to ensure compliance and accuracy in court orders.
- Responsible for creating all Property and Evidence Distribution Memorandums when cases are closed.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Front Desk Support when needed.
- Efficient in running Criminal History Background checks.
Child care staff
World Gym
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Data entry and customer support.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by planning and implementing engaging group activities.
- Provided a safe and clean environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
STEP Instructional Assistant III
East Whittier City School District/ STEP Program
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Independently created and conducted daily/weekly lesson plans for students with behavioral problems.
- Created goals to help students with behavioral needs to be able to rehabilitate them back into a traditional school setting.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
Lead Club Leader
Woodcraft Rangers after school Program
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed and Led on-site Club leaders.
- Inventory management and record keeping.
- Aided 3-4 other staff members on completing their Instructional programs.
- Phone calls/customer service.
- Supervised 60-100 students daily.
- Enhanced club member engagement by organizing regular events and activities tailored to their interests.
- Established clear communication channels between members, staff, and leadership to keep everyone informed about important updates.
- Recruited and trained club leaders, enhancing the overall efficiency of club events and programs.
- Ensured the club''s mission and values were reflected in its programming, marketing initiatives, and communications.
- Increased membership retention through fostering a positive and inclusive club environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon09.2020
Administration of Justice -
Rio Hondo Community College
05.2018
Skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Empathy
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Microsoft word
- PowerPoint
References
Available upon request
Certification
•Law Enforcement Data Systems
•Criminal Justice Information Services
•Notary
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Polk County District Attorney's Office
07.2021 - Current
Child care staff
World Gym
09.2018 - 07.2021
STEP Instructional Assistant III
East Whittier City School District/ STEP Program
05.2017 - 06.2018
Lead Club Leader
Woodcraft Rangers after school Program
08.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Oregon University
Administration of Justice -
Rio Hondo Community College