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Laurie Cook

Laurie Cook

Lorena,TX

Summary

Experienced in digital court reporting with a strong ability to efficiently manage and organize tasks to meet project objectives. Dedication to delivering high-quality work and ensuring accuracy in all reporting sets me apart. Seeking an opportunity to take on greater responsibility and authority in a detail-oriented and communicative role. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving optimal results, ready to make a significant impact in a new position.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Billing Clerk

Haley & Olson, P.C.
Waco, TX
03.2021 - Current
  • Improved billing accuracy by diligently reviewing invoices and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for billing department.

House Manager

Cook Household
Waco, TX
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed bills, manage multiple schedules, and created daily routines

Intern

Hutson & Harris
Waco, TX
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Scanned legal documents, filed legal documents, calendared important dates, and interviewed potential clients

City Secretary

City of Crawford
Crawford, TX
11.2015 - 12.2020
  • Cooperated with private insurance providers to resolve billing issues
  • Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports and lists
  • Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences
  • Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion
  • Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building
  • Posted open positions on company and social media websites
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations
  • Run payroll, accounts payable and receivable, reconcile six bank accounts
  • Enter water meter readings into RVS software and prepared bills

Court Clerk

McLennan County
Waco, TX
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Filed Civil Lawsuits and Misdemeanors on a daily basis
  • Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion
  • Reconciled bank accounts and trust accounts
  • Deposited money for the day to the bank
  • Ran reports for all departments
  • Worked with the treasure’s office on a daily basis for the financing part of the office
  • Recorded minutes for Commissioners Court

Trades/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

Wells Fargo
Waco, TX
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Worked with customers over the phone and email to buy and sell trades in the stock market
  • Received money from customers to pay bills out of their trust fund account
  • Answered phones

Education

Graduate Certificate - Digital Reporting And Legal Transcription

Blueledge
Arlington, TX
09.2024 - 02.2025

Paralegal Certificate -

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020

Business Administration -

Tarleton State University
Waco, TX
08.2009 - 05.2011

Business Management -

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
08.2003 - 05.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency

  • Results-oriented

  • Self-directed

  • Excel spreadsheets

  • Time management

  • QuickBooks experience

Timeline

Graduate Certificate - Digital Reporting And Legal Transcription

Blueledge
09.2024 - 02.2025

Billing Clerk

Haley & Olson, P.C.
03.2021 - Current

Intern

Hutson & Harris
08.2020 - 12.2020

House Manager

Cook Household
01.2020 - 03.2021

Paralegal Certificate -

McLennan Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020

City Secretary

City of Crawford
11.2015 - 12.2020

Court Clerk

McLennan County
01.2012 - 05.2015

Trades/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

Wells Fargo
01.2010 - 12.2011

Business Administration -

Tarleton State University
08.2009 - 05.2011

Business Management -

McLennan Community College
08.2003 - 05.2006
Laurie Cook