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Marisa Leonard

Tacoma ,WA

Summary

Versatile and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in legal assistance and correctional management. Excels in roles requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Demonstrates ability to effectively manage high-risk situations and efficiently handle large volumes of work. Proficient in various software and maintains a typing speed of 60wpm.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

In Home Caregiver

CDWA
Tacoma, WA
01.2019 - Current
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and cleaning.
  • Assisted clients with lifting and changing needs.
  • Supported meal preparation and feeding.
  • Ensured safe transit to scheduled locations.

Legal Assistant

Goodwin Attorney Services
Tacoma, WA
10.2005 - 11.2018
  • Efficiently managed large volumes of work.
  • Handled multiline phone systems.
  • Followed up on medical record requests.
  • Checked in mail and created new client files.

Legal Assistant

American Truckers' Legal Association
Tacoma, WA
02.2000 - 10.2005

• Started as a receptionist: answered 15 line phone system. Distributed mail, faxed & filed.

• Promoted to Legal Typist:: typed legal documents, wrote checks to attorneys and courts.

• Promoted to A/R clerk: entered payments, sent monthly statements & collection letters. Answered billing calls and concerns.

Correctional Officer

McNeil Island Correctional Center
Steilacoom, WA
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

Education

Certificate - Career Development And Computer Operations

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA

Associate Of Arts - Criminal Justice

Pierce College
Lakewood, WA

Corrections Pre Employment Certification - Communication & Conflict Resolution

Pierce College
Lakewood, WA

Skills

    Transcription/Typing 60wpm

    Accurate efficient and detail oriented

    Strong written and oral communication skills

    Commitment to customer service

    Data entry 150kpm

    Answer multi phones (15 lines)

    Proficient in Word, Word Perfect, and Windows

    Willingness to learn & a team player

Timeline

In Home Caregiver

CDWA
01.2019 - Current

Legal Assistant

Goodwin Attorney Services
10.2005 - 11.2018

Legal Assistant

American Truckers' Legal Association
02.2000 - 10.2005

Correctional Officer

McNeil Island Correctional Center
01.1999 - 01.2000

Certificate - Career Development And Computer Operations

Clover Park Technical College

Associate Of Arts - Criminal Justice

Pierce College

Corrections Pre Employment Certification - Communication & Conflict Resolution

Pierce College
Marisa Leonard