Overview
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Theodora Karathomas

Poughkeepsie,NY

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Asessor's Aide

Town of LaGrange
Lagrangeville, New York
01.2002 - 12.2024
  • Provided information and assistance to residents regarding assessments, exemptions, and grievances. Handled all the mail and emails.
  • Participated in staff meetings to facilitate program planning, goal setting and implementation.
  • Maintained accurate records of properties in the town and residence exemptions. Processed all exemptions and updated assessments for tax rolls.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Facilitated communication within the office and with other departments in the town.
  • Answered all phone calls and provided information.
  • Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.
  • Conducted research and compiled data for reports and projects.
  • Communication with the Dutchess County Office of Real Property.

Law Firm Assistant

Kelly & Meenagh Law Firm
Poughkeepsie, New York
09.2000 - 12.2001
  • Managed client files and documentation for legal cases efficiently.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
  • Coordinated schedules and appointments for attorneys and clients effectively.
  • Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
  • Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy access.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and other attorneys in a professional manner.
  • Coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients.
  • Provided administrative support services, including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and making travel arrangements.

Bank Teller & Legal department

Premier National Bank /M&T Bank
Poughkeepsie, New York
09.1996 - 07.2000
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently at a leading financial institution.
  • Assisted clients with account inquiries and provided product information.
  • Balanced cash drawers and maintained accurate records of daily transactions.
  • Handled deposits, withdrawals, and check cashing for customer accounts.
  • Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts.
  • Trained employees on cash drawer operation.
  • As an assistant in the legal department, my main job description included research and placing restraining orders and measures on accounts for individuals and businesses.

Education

Certificate -

Paralegal Institute
New York, NY
06-1989

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
06-1987

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Record management
  • Document preparation
  • Tax assessment processing
  • Legal research
  • Client communication
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • Very active in my church and community
  • Teach afterschool Greek language to children
  • Philothropic activities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Asessor's Aide

Town of LaGrange
01.2002 - 12.2024

Law Firm Assistant

Kelly & Meenagh Law Firm
09.2000 - 12.2001

Bank Teller & Legal department

Premier National Bank /M&T Bank
09.1996 - 07.2000

Certificate -

Paralegal Institute

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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