LISA PUGH
Memphis,TN
Summary
Legal professional with expertise in legal research, document management, and trial preparation. Able to manage case files and assist attorneys effectively. Reliable team collaborator known for adapting to changing needs and focusing on achieving results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Technician
Jim’s English Gardening
Collierville, TN
05.2002 - 08.2016
- Managed customer relations and communications with the company owner while overseeing the service schedule for homes.
- Operated landscaping machinery to execute efficient garden maintenance and design projects.
- Assisted in plant selection and arrangement to enhance landscape aesthetics and sustainability.
- Implemented seasonal planting schedules, ensuring optimal growth conditions for diverse flora.
Executive Administrative Assistant (Foreign Economics Vice-President and Domestic Economics Vice-President)
Dunavant Enterprises, Inc.
Memphis, TN
03.1988 - 07.1997
- Conducted research, compiled data, and presented findings in reports to inform executive decision-making.
- Managed subscriptions and maintained publication library while converting information into spreadsheets for easy access.
- Maintained filing systems, calendars, mail, and insurance claims for executives.
- Conducted phone calls to relay information to company executives.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely updates and information flow.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements efficiently.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
- Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
Education
A.A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN12-2026
A.A.S. - Administrative Professional Technology, Medical Office Technology Concentration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN12-2026
Skills
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Office management
- Executive assistant experience
- Customer service experience
- Independent office management
- Filing and document management
- Client communication skills
- Administrative and time management
- Writing and editing
- Writing and editorial skills
- English language proficiency
- Document editing skills
- Communications:
- Executive liaison experience
- Professional correspondence
- Customer liaison skills
- Personable professionalism
- Landscape Construction
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa, 2025
- Invited to join Lambda Epsilon Chi, 2026
Certification
Legal Technology Certification from the National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT), eDiscovery Technology Certification from NSLT and the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Timeline
Landscaping Technician
Jim’s English Gardening
05.2002 - 08.2016
Executive Administrative Assistant (Foreign Economics Vice-President and Domestic Economics Vice-President)
Dunavant Enterprises, Inc.
03.1988 - 07.1997
A.A.S. - Administrative Professional Technology, Medical Office Technology Concentration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
A.A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Southwest Tennessee Community College