McRae Smith
Nashville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adept at giving written and verbal instructions to assist team members in meeting their goals. Proactive problem solver able to take initiative and instruction well.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Scene Shop Assistant
DePauw University
10.2022 - Current
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Undergraduate Researcher
DePauw University
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Compiled data in reports and other documents.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication, and writing through hands-on work and training.
- Assisted lead researcher in conducting interviews.
- Created transcripts and written summaries of interviews.
- Analyzed and synthesized data from many different sources.
Legal Assistant
Rubenfeld Law Firm
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for law firm.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And German Studies
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN05.2026
High School Diploma -
Franklin Road Academy
Nashville, TN05.2022
Skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration abilities
- Creative thinking
- Attention to detail
- Scheduling/Planning
- Legal Research
- Conflict Mediation and Deescalation
- Writing and Editing
- Multitasking
- Transcription
- Proofreading
- Project Management
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
DePauw University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Scene Shop Assistant
DePauw University
10.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Rubenfeld Law Firm
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And German Studies
DePauw University
High School Diploma -
Franklin Road Academy
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