MARY BRUNSON
Meridian,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in diverse environments, adept at leveraging strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills to drive results. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges while maintaining a focus on excellence and collaboration. Eager to contribute to an innovative organization that values dedication and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Secretary, Associate Medical Center Director
Gulf Coast Department of Veterans Affairs
Biloxi, MS
10.2012 - 07.2015
- A liaison to other managers and staff within the organization, and provided accurate advice on procedures, reports, requirements, and other matters necessary to implement policies, directives, and instructions.
- Responsible for coordinating the Executive Leadership functions with those of other health care systems and community functions.
- Responsible for all travel arrangements for the Executive Leadership and secures coverage for the Executive in his absence.
- Processes incoming and outgoing material such as action items, correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication.
- Maintain a filing system and primary timekeeper, and review VA directives to cite references.
- Independently manages a large volume of inquiries that are received daily from different customers and patients.
- Assisted Veterans and/or their dependents to help them navigate healthcare issues.
- Meet one-on-one with patients, helping them understand procedures and connecting them with the right person for their issues, such as finances, treatment, scheduling appointments, abuse, etc.
Paralegal Specialist
Mississippi National Guard
Jackson, MS
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Investigated actual and potential claims to determine accuracy and legal sufficiency.
- Interviewed witnesses and prepared memoranda of interviews.
- Conducted legal research on federal and state/territory codes, regulations, and policies.
- Interviewed clients and potential witnesses; collected and organized pertinent factual research material to build case files.
- Maintained case files and identified and corrected file deficiencies or discrepancies.
- The primary contact for ethical determinations is by screening ethical opinions.
- Maintained statistics for annual reporting requirements and tracked Federal Information Act collections fees.
Executive Assistant
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
Meridian, MS
11.2006 - 10.2007
- Responsible for organizing office operations and procedures within the administrative division.
- Read all correspondence for policy or viewpoint conflicts, and summarize the contents.
- Processed and prepared all case files of inmates for the Regional Office.
- Established uniform correspondence procedures and style practices.
- Exercised lead work responsibility over clerical personnel.
Administrative Specialist
B3H Corporation, Naval Air Station
Meridian, MS
02.2003 - 08.2003
- Receive and sort mail, monitor correspondence suspense files, and prepare a monthly report.
- Proofread and route all correspondence, and assemble all correspondence in the correct sequence.
- Prepared all required security clearance and access documentation and requests.
- Process all personnel and unit awards for approval/disapproval by the awards board.
Paralegal Office Manager
Keesler Law Center, Keesler Air Force Base
04.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed the operations of the Civil Law Division and ensured that assigned personnel received the proper training.
- Assigned legal reviews to attorneys, prepared case files for board hearings.
- Performed duties as case manager and recorder in board hearings.
- Provided quality review of Article 15 actions, including inputs to the litigation support.
- Maintain docket for general courts-martial from the beginning through the completion of appellate review.
- Provide investigations, legal opinions, and recommendations on claims, for and against the Government.
- Adjudicated and timely processed over 20 complicated anti- and pro-government torts.
- Case Manager for over 12 complicated labor law cases; performed over 2000 notarizations and over 800 powers of attorney.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Mississippi State University
12-2008
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Meridian Community College
05-2005
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
United States Air Force
02-1995
Skills
- Time management expertise
- Advanced multitasking
- File management
- Document proofreading
Summary of Qualifications
- Over 30 years of professional experience in legal research, criminal justice, paralegal support, claims adjudication, and case management.
- Personable and persuasive in communicating creatively with thousands of customers from all cultures and economic levels; proven skill in persevering to solve customers’ problems.
- Strong project management skills, well-organized, and able to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and confident in making independent decisions.
Timeline
Executive Secretary, Associate Medical Center Director
Gulf Coast Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2012 - 07.2015
Paralegal Specialist
Mississippi National Guard
10.2007 - 06.2008
Executive Assistant
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
11.2006 - 10.2007
Administrative Specialist
B3H Corporation, Naval Air Station
02.2003 - 08.2003
Paralegal Office Manager
Keesler Law Center, Keesler Air Force Base
04.1998 - 01.2003
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Meridian Community College
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
United States Air Force
Bachelor’s Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Mississippi State University