Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
Timeline
Generic

Lana Alvarado

Shawnee

Summary

I am seeking a Paralegal position with a well-established, reputable law firm. I am currently a student at Johnson County Community College pursuing an Associate of Arts degree with an Emphasis in Paralegal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate. I anticipate graduating in May of 2025 and would like to find a position related to my studies upon graduation. I would like to be part of a supportive and positive team of people who work together to provide an excellent client experience.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-time parent/caregiver/manager of home

01.2011 - Current
  • In my years at home, though I wasn’t technically enrolled in classes until recently, I spent a lot of time researching and learning things that interest me
  • I tend to be in a constant pursuit of knowledge and have an inherent need to dig beyond the surface to gain a deeper understanding of things
  • I am a researcher by nature and I enjoyed the time I had inside my home to raise my children and pursue different areas of interest to me or of importance to my family

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Overland Park KS Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2011
  • Answered calls for emergency assistance and other non-emergency calls from the public and other agencies
  • Interpreted and analyzed the situation and entered calls into the computer-aided dispatch system
  • Dispatched officers by computer and radio and kept them updated with real-time information as they were responding
  • Maintained radio contact and tracked status of all units
  • Conducted records checks on individuals, vehicles, licenses, weapons, etc., using various computer systems including NCIC and REJIS
  • Advised officers of hit responses and sent message to entering agency to validate the hit or pull warrant records if hit had been entered by Overland Park or court police officials
  • Updated officers about information regarding hit
  • Entered, modified, and validated entries in criminal justice databases such as NCIC and REJIS
  • Understood and applied legal principles and comprehended laws and abstract concepts
  • Handled requests from field personnel such as those for tows, ambulances, special equipment, public works, and other services
  • Contacted outside agencies for assistance as required
  • Monitored various alarms at different city locations
  • Monitored severe weather conditions
  • Coordinated notification of severe weather reports to the National Weather Service
  • Recorded severe weather information into CAD system and remained observant for any subsequent updates
  • Monitored and appropriately activated storm sirens
  • Monitored closed-circuit television / building security cameras of city facilities
  • Job requires excellent skills in time management, multi-tasking, quick decision-making, conflict resolution, and the ability to work under pressure in an intense environment

Executive Assistant

Cornerstone Painting & Construction
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Answered phones and provided customer service, maintained customer files, payroll, employee records, OSHA compliance, correspondence with job accounts, and management support

Education

AA - Emphasis in Paralegal & Paralegal Certificate

Johnson County Community College
05.2025

Skills

  • Organized
  • Flexible
  • Disciplined
  • Reliable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Team player
  • Legal research
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective writing
  • Attention to detail
  • Respectful and compassionate

Leadership Experience

As a dispatcher, I was required to take control in chaotic situations, giving commands and directions clearly and calmly, and managing many different moving parts in real time.

Communication Skills

My work experience has required and refined my excellent written or oral communication skills and the ability to interact with many different types of people in many different kinds of situations.

Timeline

Full-time parent/caregiver/manager of home

01.2011 - Current

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Overland Park KS Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2011

Executive Assistant

Cornerstone Painting & Construction
01.1996 - 01.1998

AA - Emphasis in Paralegal & Paralegal Certificate

Johnson County Community College
Lana Alvarado