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Kristy Morgan

Iuka,MS

Summary

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

HR/Purchasing/Warranty/Customer Service/Recruiter

Tiffin Motorhomes
08.2016 - Current
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
  • Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter tool effectively, broadening network connections and identifying passive candidates.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
  • Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws.
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and networking events, keeping up-to-date on current trends and expanding professional network.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.

Paralegal/HR

Mitchell, McNutt & Sams, PA
05.2012 - 08.2016
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
  • Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.

Paralegal/Legal Secretary/HR

Whitesell Law Office
04.2008 - 05.2012
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
  • Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Paralegal/Legal Secretary/HR

Stites & Harbison, PLLC
08.2004 - 04.2008
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Facilitated efficient case resolution by attending depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as necessary to assist attorneys in the presentation of evidence or arguments.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.

Paralegal/Legal Secretary/HR

Segars & Koon, Attorneys at Law
05.1998 - 06.2004
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Supported risk mitigation efforts by assisting in the preparation of due diligence reports on potential clients or business partners.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
  • Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
  • Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.

Education

Associate Degree (Paralegal ABA Accredited) - Paralegal

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS
05.1998

Skills

  • Excellent Computer Skills
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Quickbooks
  • Payroll
  • Billing
  • Sage
  • Recruiting
  • Training Employees
  • Interviewing Potential Employees
  • Purchasing
  • SAP
  • Employment Verification
  • Networking Events
  • Eligibility Determinations
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Complaint Handling
  • Candidate Screening
  • Management Consulting
  • New hire paperwork processing
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Candidate vetting
  • Relocation Package Development
  • Extensive knowledge of FMLA
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Recruitment
  • LinkedIn Sourcing
  • Recruitment Management
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • IT job market understanding
  • Recruitment Marketing
  • New hire orientations
  • Recruitment strategy development
  • Networking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Training and mentoring
  • Human Resource Management Systems
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Administrative Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • Human resources policies
  • Offer letters
  • Personnel Management
  • Drug Testing
  • Data Analysis
  • Employee Hiring
  • Time Management
  • Temporary and Seasonal Employees
  • Job Posting Optimization
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Administrative Support

References

  • Kendall Morgan, Teacher, 601-310-5838
  • Lorrie Brown, Teacher, 228-860-4336
  • Adam Hester, Business Owner, 256-460-2473

Timeline

HR/Purchasing/Warranty/Customer Service/Recruiter

Tiffin Motorhomes
08.2016 - Current

Paralegal/HR

Mitchell, McNutt & Sams, PA
05.2012 - 08.2016

Paralegal/Legal Secretary/HR

Whitesell Law Office
04.2008 - 05.2012

Paralegal/Legal Secretary/HR

Stites & Harbison, PLLC
08.2004 - 04.2008

Paralegal/Legal Secretary/HR

Segars & Koon, Attorneys at Law
05.1998 - 06.2004

Associate Degree (Paralegal ABA Accredited) - Paralegal

Northeast Mississippi Community College

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