Laura Jones
South Pittsburg,TN
Summary
Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager, Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Russell S. Mainord
07.2014 - Current
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Maintained inventory and completed all shopping for any office needs or supplies.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Assisted in interviews and hiring for the Hixson Office.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Responsible for counting daily payments taken and making bank deposits.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
HeadStart
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Paraprofessional
Grundy County Schools
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
Sales Associate
Cato's Fashion
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grundy County High School
Coalmont, TN05.2009
Skills
- File and Data Retrieval Systems
- Reading Comprehension
- Workflow Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Excellent Multitasking Abilities
- Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Documentation
- Team Bonding
- Scheduling
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Accounting
Additional Information
I am a mom/ foster mom of 3 boys. I have one son who is adopted, with intentions of adopting my two current placements. I believe that being a foster mother has taught me to be patient, look at others point of views before judging and being very understanding of people's stories and backgrounds. I believe that being a foster parent has helped me learn many skills that will help me thrive in this position.
Timeline
Office Manager, Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Russell S. Mainord
07.2014 - Current
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
HeadStart
08.2013 - 07.2014
Paraprofessional
Grundy County Schools
08.2012 - 07.2013
Sales Associate
Cato's Fashion
08.2011 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Grundy County High School
References
Russell S. Mainord
423-567-0005
Jimena Villanueva
423-827-4452.
Carol Parson
931-636-1704
References
Russell S. Mainord
423-567-0005
Jimena Villanueva
423-827-4452.
Carol Parson
931-636-1704
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