Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Kristen Lawrence

Forney

Summary

I'm looking for a position where I can grow in my career and put my customer service and administrative skills to good use. I take pride in having a strong work ethic and in helping boost team morale. I'm a team player who connects well with both customers and coworkers, knows how to set priorities, and can step in to solve problems. I’d love to be part of a team where I can help things run more smoothly and efficiently.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Austin Rent Fence
07.2022 - Current

After starting as Billing Manager under James Gill—who previously employed me as a paralegal—I cross-trained across departments including human resources, marketing, and operations. This comprehensive experience led to my promotion to Assistant General Manager, where I continue to support company growth and team development.


  • Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
  • Implemented staff training programs that improved service quality and increased customer loyalty.

Paralegal

Law Office Of James Gill
12.2019 - 07.2022
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.

Technician

Texas Family Eyecare
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Cross-trained across all roles, starting at front desk and advancing through billing, optician, and technician positions.
  • Receiving and sending personal health records securely and safely
  • Greeting and performing all preliminary tests on patients to prepare for doctor
  • Keeping the flow of the office moving to stay on schedule
  • Inventory and ordering of all supplies
  • Managing and responding to all emails on behalf of the office

Manager

Texan Self Storage
04.2014 - 04.2017
  • Assisted in the build and interfaced with subs and city personnel such as fire and building inspectors
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
  • Trained employees
  • Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
  • Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs

Manager

Locktite Storage
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Managed this and a location in Missouri City, TX while Texan Self Storage was in-between builds
  • Performed lease up in Missouri City
  • Audited accounts and collected payments
  • Organized auctions for delinquent accounts
  • Hired and trained assistant managers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
01.2012

Skills

  • Adept at greeting customers and families
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Positive and friendly
  • HIPAA Certified
  • People-oriented
  • Excellent phone etiquette
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Working under stress and multitasking
  • Staff management and development
  • Employee relations
  • Experienced in scheduling and calling customers for follow up

Accomplishments

  • Participated and graduated from the ABC of Central Texas Leadership Academy Class of 2024
  • Participated and graduated from the Leander Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2016
  • Completed webinars and other courses to further my abilities in customer service and management

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Austin Rent Fence
07.2022 - Current

Paralegal

Law Office Of James Gill
12.2019 - 07.2022

Technician

Texas Family Eyecare
04.2017 - 12.2019

Manager

Locktite Storage
01.2015 - 08.2015

Manager

Texan Self Storage
04.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology

Texas State University