Lael McKernan
Sioux City
Summary
Administrative professional with strong expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry. Demonstrated ability to enhance administrative processes and maintain organized records, resulting in improved efficiency. Skilled in team collaboration and communication, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Administrative Assistant
Seaboard Triumph Foods
Sioux City
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated maintenance schedules and service requests for efficient operations.
- Created Excel spreadsheets for streamlined record-keeping and reporting.
- Maintained organized filing systems for quick retrieval of maintenance documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance administrative processes within department.
- Updated computerized databases to accurately track maintenance activities.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, including filing and document scanning.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Performed general office duties, including data entry and mail distribution.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Seaboard Triumph Foods
Sioux City
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely for payment.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and inquiries.
- Maintain organized records of transactions for audit readiness.
- Assist in month-end closing activities to ensure financial compliance.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
- Took advantage of discount opportunities by paying vendors within payment terms.
- Collaborated with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Paralegal Assistant
Stanley Law
Sioux City
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained contact with clients regarding case updates or changes in procedures.
- Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
- Screened incoming calls from potential clients seeking legal advice.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Updated client information in firm's database system ensuring accuracy of data entry.
- Managed calendars of deadlines for filing pleadings with courts or responding to discovery requests.
- Provided administrative support to lawyers by scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements and preparing expense reports.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Education
Paralegal Studies
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data entry and management
- Accounts payable processing
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Calendar organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
Timeline
Maintenance Administrative Assistant
Seaboard Triumph Foods
07.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Seaboard Triumph Foods
02.2022 - 07.2024
Paralegal Assistant
Stanley Law
09.2021 - 02.2022
Paralegal Studies
Western Iowa Tech Community College