Nicole Lafone
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated finance student who possesses skills in data management, critical thinking, customer service, and team leadership. Seeking opportunities to bring these skills to a finance internship to benefit the team as well as fine-tune existing skills and acquire new ones. Hardworking, detail-oriented, and excels at multi-tasking and working with others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant Intern
Elliott Law Office
Huntersville, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Reviewed case documents and prepared summaries of relevant facts.
- Organized and maintained client files in both paper and electronic form.
- Conducted research on legal issues using online databases and other sources.
- Proofread documents for accuracy prior to filing with the court or distribution to opposing counsels' offices.
- Scanned and indexed documents into e-discovery database systems.
Horseback Riding Instructor
Self-employeed
Mooresville, NC
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the training of horses, including ground work and riding instruction.
- Provided lessons to riders of all ages and skill levels.
- Instructed students on proper horse care, grooming, tacking up, and saddling techniques.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student based on their experience level and goals.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during lessons and other activities involving horses.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Optometric Technician
Carolina Eye Care, OD
Cornelius, NC
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Checked patient records for accuracy and updated them when necessary.
- Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was clean functioning properly before use.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Stable Manager
Painted Sky Ranch
Mooresville, NC
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored horses' health and condition, providing necessary treatments and medications as needed.
- Maintained records of horse care activities, such as vaccinations and hoof trimming.
- Ensured that stalls were cleaned regularly and bedding material changed as needed.
- Ordered supplies when needed to maintain a well-stocked stable environment.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks of fences, gates, paddocks, arenas.
- Oversaw veterinary and farrier visits when necessary to diagnose medical issues with horses.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
Creative Assistant
Pinspiration®
Huntersville, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed birthday parties and ensured the safety and satisfaction of all attendees.
- Answered phones and talked to customers to answer questions and address concerns, as well as book reservations.
- Worked with others to make sure all reservations were cared for and maintain a safe and clean studio.
- Served food, beverages, and alcohol to customers and parties.
- Monitored inventory levels to make sure we kept appropriate stock of all materials.
- Educated customers on how to complete certain projects, as well as assisting them when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Legal Terminology
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Filing System Organization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Customer service abilities
Affiliations
- Extensive Coursework in Criminal Justice and legal classes
- Freelance artist specializing in pet portraits
Accomplishments
- Earned leadership role at Painted Sky Ranch which included managing and planning summer horse camp, delegating tasks, and managing other employees
- Assisted in the illustrations of the children's book "Adam's Cape"
- Organized and managed community drives including supplies for animal shelters and stuffed animals for children in Ukraine
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant Intern
Elliott Law Office
08.2024 - Current
Optometric Technician
Carolina Eye Care, OD
07.2024 - 11.2024
Creative Assistant
Pinspiration®
01.2024 - 05.2024
Stable Manager
Painted Sky Ranch
06.2023 - 10.2024
Horseback Riding Instructor
Self-employeed
10.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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