I am a versatile, hardworking, team player looking for a challenging position in a new work environment. For the past four years I have worked at a family law firm in Knoxville, TN as the Office Manager. During that time the firm has seen exponential growth year after year. I currently work for five attorneys in the Eastern Tennessee region. Previously, I worked in elder care for 22 years.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Velo Legal F/k/a The Haines Firm
08.2022 - Current
Oversee daily operations in a family law firm of five lawyers
Coordinate time-sensitive motion, hearing, and trial dates with courts, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines
Coordinate client meetings, facilitated in-office mediations and depositions, and hired necessary personnel to support these processes
Coordinate client meetings and facilitate in-office mediations and depositions and hire all required personnel needed for these duties
Coordinate mediation dates for clients with other law firms and mediators
Draft motions and notices which are filed with the courts
Execute notarization of legal documents to ensure authenticity
Oversee routine financial activities to maintain accurate records
Handle day-to-day financials
File all necessary court documents in-person or via mail
Engage in keeping law firm software updated
Coordinated staff scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage and resource allocation.
Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Business Manager
Goodworks Unlimited
07.2019 - 08.2022
Managed accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure timely financial operations
Advised leadership on strategic decisions and execution
Spearheaded yearly financial audits for Medicaid and TN Choices
Implemented policies and procedures that complied with company, state, and Medicaid standards.
Prepare monthly bank statements and day-to-day bookkeeping
Process monthly insurance and medicaid claims for residents
Process payroll for 150+ employees
Advisor to other executed directions in decision make
Served as technical support for the three facilities
Assistant Director
Carrick Glen Senior Living, Providence Place of Mt. Juliet, and The Gardens at Providence Place
02.2018 - 07.2019
Reestablish and reinvigorate community relations
-Worked with upper management to create and maintain yearly budgets
Accounts payable/receivable
Handle all day-to-day financials
Engage in tours and sales with new clients
Diffused conflicts which arose
-Engage in tours and sales with new clients
Spearheaded yearly financial audits for Medicaid and TN Choices
Worked with upper management to create and maintain yearly budgets
Maintained positive building aesthetics
Facilitate healthy work environment
Led staff training programs to enhance resident care and operational efficiency.
Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve resident satisfaction scores.
Streamlined communication processes between departments, enhancing overall service delivery.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Recording Industry Management and minor in Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
08-2009
Skills
Office management
Organizational management
Administrative support
Calendar management
Payroll management
Invoicing
Bookkeeping
Document control
Customer service
Client relations
Effective communication
Software proficiency
Certification
Licensed Notary (2022-present)
Languages
English: Native
Spanish: Intermediate
Interests
Seeing and participating in live music, Teaching myself Spanish, Reading, Spending time with my dog, Yay
Timeline
Office Manager
Velo Legal F/k/a The Haines Firm
08.2022 - Current
Business Manager
Goodworks Unlimited
07.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Director
Carrick Glen Senior Living, Providence Place of Mt. Juliet, and The Gardens at Providence Place
02.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor's of Science - Recording Industry Management and minor in Business Administration