Portia Wiley
Monroe,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Adds value to any organization in need of a reliable collaborator.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bankruptcy Processor
Dean Morris, LLC
Monroe, LA
02.2015 - Current
- Organize and update documents, files and databases pertaining to individual bankruptcy cases.
- Prepare legal documents such as petitions, motions, orders, notices, and other related paperwork according to court guidelines.
- Research applicable state laws and regulations concerning bankruptcy filings.
- Verify accuracy of information provided by clients on official forms before submitting them to the court.
- Assist attorneys in preparing cases for hearings by gathering relevant documents from clients and creditors.
- Monitor progress of each case through completion of discharge order or dismissal notice from the court.
- Maintain accurate filing system for all bankruptcy cases including electronic filing systems.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, trustees, and other staff members on complex matters relating to bankruptcies.
- Draft correspondence regarding proposed settlements between debtors and creditors.
- Liaise between bank and outside parties such as agencies, attorneys and trustees to handle bankruptcy matters.
- Adhere to regulatory and company security and audit procedures.
- Mentor and train newly hired processors to familiarize each with job responsibilities and organizational procedures.
- Use dynamic research and interpersonal skills to swiftly resolve customer issues.
Secretary II
Women's Wellness
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2014 - 11.2014
- During this short term contract position assigned by Lofton Staffing Agency, I updated and maintained the system to organize office documentation for maximum efficiency.
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Anticipated leadership needs by preparing or gathering records, reports and correspondence.
- Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
Human Resources Coordinator
Sears
Monroe, LA
09.2000 - 11.2013
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
- Updated employee records in HR database system.
- Developed onboarding materials and presented orientation sessions for new hires.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to employees and managers.
- Coordinated benefits administration including health insurance, 401, tuition reimbursement.
- Organized employee recognition programs to boost morale among staff members.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between employees or between employees and management.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Processed payroll for over 100 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Maintained daily cash flow log and compared daily cash logs to monthly bank statements and reports.
- Prepared bank deposits for the day's receipts.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Education
Computer Systems And Technology -
Southern Technical College
Monroe, LASkills
- Web-Based Applications
- Accounting Administration
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Adherence
- Reporting and Auditing
- Customer Service and Support
- Deposit Processing
- Punctual and Dependable
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analyzing
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Bankruptcy Processor
Dean Morris, LLC
02.2015 - Current
Secretary II
Women's Wellness
06.2014 - 11.2014
Human Resources Coordinator
Sears
09.2000 - 11.2013
Computer Systems And Technology -
Southern Technical College
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