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La'Trina Burkett

Columbia

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at The Lake Law Firm, where I enhanced client satisfaction through efficient case management and meticulous attention to detail. Excelled in employee engagement at It's Fashion, significantly reducing turnover. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at fostering positive customer relationships, demonstrating a blend of hard and soft skills to drive success.

Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling, and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Assistant Manager

It's Fashion
11.2018 - Current
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
  • Supported event planning efforts, organizing in-store promotions and special events to drive foot traffic.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, resulting in decreased shrinkage rates for the store.
  • Coordinated staff scheduling, balancing individual preferences with business needs to maintain adequate coverage during peak hours or events without overspending on labor costs.
  • Maintained a safe and compliant work environment by ensuring adherence to all company and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Administrative Assistant

Central Electric Power Coop
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Temporary Scanner

Colliers International
08.2024 - 10.2024

Scanned documents from paper copies to digital copies.

Office Scanner

Commission on Higher Education
06.2024 - 07.2024

Separating and organizing hard copy High School Diplomas from various High Schools to be scanned digitally and then shredded.

Office Scanner

Climatic Corporation
03.2024 - 04.2024

Scanned documents from emails, scanned copies of documents to emails.


Forwarded completed emails and documents to designated persons.

Legal Assistant

The Lake Law Firm
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.

Teacher's Assistant

W.S. Sandel Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2023
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Education

Associate of Arts - Computer-Aided Transcription/Court Reporting

Midlands Technical College
1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170

Skills

  • Customer service focus
  • Employee engagement
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Reliability, Attention to detail, Positive attitude
  • Customer service and satisfaction, Customer rapport

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Central Electric Power Coop
01.2025 - 04.2025

Temporary Scanner

Colliers International
08.2024 - 10.2024

Office Scanner

Commission on Higher Education
06.2024 - 07.2024

Office Scanner

Climatic Corporation
03.2024 - 04.2024

Legal Assistant

The Lake Law Firm
04.2023 - 02.2024

3rd Assistant Manager

It's Fashion
11.2018 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

W.S. Sandel Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2023

Associate of Arts - Computer-Aided Transcription/Court Reporting

Midlands Technical College
La'Trina Burkett