LaPrentiss Ellison
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
Resourceful professional in administrative support, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in record keeping and documentation while maintaining client relations. Excel at multitasking, prioritization, and confidentiality, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Receptionist/Office Coordinator
Hunter Maclean Exley & Dunn
Savannah , GA
03.2024 - Current
- Recorded billing hours for various Attorneys using the firm's payroll software
- Scheduled meetings for attorneys and staff
- Managed legal mediations and depositions held in conference rooms
- Organized unnamed cabinet files for attorneys via Microsoft Excel
- Managed 50+ incoming phone calls,directing or interviewing potential clients for attorneys
- Prepared outgoing mail, including packages, certified letters, and courier services
PR Assistant
Carriage Trade Public Relations Inc.
Savannah , GA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Drafted, edited, and distributed promotional newsletters and press releases for 30+ media outlets for the Savannah Film Alliance
- Designed promotional posts monthly for an increase in social media engagement weekly
- Followed established guidelines and procedures for maximum regulatory compliance
- Maintained a positive public image through effective highlights of the organization's accomplishments and agenda
- Evaluated events/meetings with the Primary advisor and Editor-in-Chief for improvement in audience participation
Entertainment News Writer
Tigers Roar Newspaper
Savannah, GA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Launched an entertainment newsletter highlighting overlooked talent.
- Pitched ideas in collaborative meetings for fresh ideas within the writer's room.
- Interviewed the public, gathering information to distribute desired content from the source, for a 10% increase in reader viewership
- Attended press conferences for film & lifestyle, including Creed III by Michael B. Jordan, The Savannah Theatre, and Chatham Area Transit
Guest Service Agent
Homes2 Suites by Hilton
Savannah, Georgia
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted nightly audits to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and reconciled accounts.
- Provided information on hotel amenities and local attractions to enhance guest experience.
- Reported audit updates to staff via outlook
- Processed reservations accurately using Hilton's property management system.
- Recorded in financial reporting and data analysis via Microsoft Excel
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2026
Skills
- Strong organization
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Scheduling systems
- Intake coordination
Timeline
Legal Receptionist/Office Coordinator
Hunter Maclean Exley & Dunn
03.2024 - Current
PR Assistant
Carriage Trade Public Relations Inc.
02.2023 - 07.2023
Entertainment News Writer
Tigers Roar Newspaper
09.2022 - 06.2023
Guest Service Agent
Homes2 Suites by Hilton
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Middle Georgia State University