Kristen Williams
Salem,NY
Summary
Dedicated administrative assistant/paralegal with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Warner's Automotive
Grandville , NY
06.2021 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Managed scheduling for staff, monitoring resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
Quality Control Inspector
Medline
Glens Falls, NY
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Reviewed drawings and blueprints to determine appropriate level of inspection required.
- Worked with engineers to facilitate research and development testing, correct mechanical failures and generate technical specifications prior to release.
Paralegal Assistant
Cathrine Burkley
Schuylerville , NY
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Submitted electronic filings and organized court materials, schedules and actions.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Interviewed clients to obtain vital case information to support associates.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
Quality Control Inspector
BD
Glens Falls , NY
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Documented nonconformities immediately and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Worked with engineers to facilitate research and development testing, correct mechanical failures and generate technical specifications prior to release.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Exquisite Landscaping
Colts Neck, NJ
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared and updated office records, spreadsheets and presentations to support executive needs and enhance office productivity.
- Managed external contacts and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority actions.
- Scheduled conferences and made hotel, airfare and ground transportation arrangements and reservations.
- Revised and maintained master calendar for client appointments.
- Opened, read and wrote answers to routine letters and correspondence for executives.
- Entered customer information and updates in database system to track leads, interactions, relationships and propel sales opportunities.
- Crafted proposals and memos using desktop publishing and word processing software.
- Documented and routed business correspondence to manage office paperwork.
- Restocked office and break room supplies to maximize team productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Labor Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2017
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2013
Skills
- PC proficient
- QuickBooks expert
- Microsoft
- Billing and coding
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Warner's Automotive
06.2021 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Medline
03.2019 - 06.2021
Quality Control Inspector
BD
11.2018 - 03.2019
Paralegal Assistant
Cathrine Burkley
09.2017 - 10.2018
Executive Administrative Assistant
Exquisite Landscaping
05.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Labor Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Brookdale Community College