Thomas Parrott
TACOMA,WA
Summary
Eager young applicant willing to work long hours. Is highly adaptable, itching to learn new skills, and seek out new experiences. Works best in a structured routine and is willing to work long hours thanks to experience working in both restaurant and industrial settings. Highly capable, analytical, dependable worker and team member.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Harlowe & Falk LLP
Tacoma, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, reports and plans.
- Organized and Redacted bank statements in cases regarding Litigation as well as Estate Planning, and Mental Illness cases.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production such as drafting Declarations, Letters, and Handling cases involving Guardianships and Conservatorship.
- Ran the phone line and served as the main point of contact through which I dealt with clients directly in scheduling appointments, collecting payment, referring clients to the correct attorney and organizing calls.
- Managed billing through prebilling attorneys, invoicing clients, and collecting and depositing payments through various formats.
- Worked to assist attorneys in recording Deeds and other pleadings in a number of counties throughout Washington State.
- Proofread and edited drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation as well as cutting down the length of briefs and reports through altering to more concise language.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Cashier
Boot Store
New Orleans, LA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Stocked store inventory on both shelves, endcaps, coolers, and in-store walk-in.
- Swept, mopped, and kept work area clean and safe for staff and customers.
- Made sure to provide excellent customer service. Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Checked IDs ro verify customer ages in order to sell alcohol and nicotine products
- Processed sales transactions quickly and efficiently to prevent any long customer wait time.
- Processed cash and credit drops at the end of every shift in order to catalogue daily earnings in a careful and concise manner.
- Checked off shipment invoices in order to ensure deliveries were fulfilled, handled, and stocked properly
Grocery Stocker
The Fresh Market
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Helped customers in finding ingredients and foodstuffs in addition to normal duties.
- Provided excellent customer service to anyone coming into the storefront. Made sure that every customer left feeling that their time in the store was valuable.
- Stocked shelves in the grocery and dairy department making sure that inventory was maintained and all open merchandise spots were utilized.
Dishwasher, Prep Cook
Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern and Eatery
Tacoma, Washington
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Worked as both a prep cook and fry cook in preparing meals ranging from sandwiches to fried cod, pizza, and salads.
- Kept track of inventory and stocked both walk-in fridges and prep stations for different areas of the kitchen.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Helped train multiple coworkers in proper use and safety in operating and cleaning fryers
Busser
Cactus Restaurants Ltd.
Tacoma, WA
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Served and kept customers stocked with chips and salsa as well as assisted servers on the floor in carrying hot plates and maintaining a positive customer experience.
- Cleared tables to minimize wait times as well as cleaning surfaces and replacing silverware so that customers would have a positive and clean experience.
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages.
- Carried food, dishes, trays or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
Front Desk Worker
Tulane Office of Housing and Residential Life
New Orleans, LA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Front Desk worker at a college dormitory for Tulane University in New Orleans.
- Worked as security in making sure that only authorized students and their guests were allowed into the dormitory.
- Made use of software and card reader in order to code door keycards to allow students into their rooms.
- Checked in and out loaner keys and kept track of any loaned out keys as well as reporting lost keys and scheduling replacements.
- Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on dorm policies and answered any questions from students and parents on residential life.
Cafeteria Worker
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Acted as supplemental staff for dining services at my University.
- Cleaned tables, swept floor, and took out trash for cafeteria.
- Set up dessert display table and prepared meals and desserts in the kitchen.
- Assisted main dishwasher by bussing tables and operating dishwasher.
- Organized and prepared ingredients for batch cooking.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and surfaces in clean, neat and working order.
General Contractor Assistant
Trueblood Apartments
Tacoma, WA
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Performed general maintenance on multiple low income apartments throughout Tacoma.
- Worked odd hours as a part time assistant and was on call for construction and maintenance work.
- Day to day work consisted of carrying tools, moving furniture, and renovating apartments.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
- Pressure washed and cleaned surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, and porches.
- Cleaned up gardens and yards using hand tools to remove weeds and older plants in order to put in new greenery to improve apartment appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in English
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2022
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA2019
High School Diploma -
Charles Wright Academy
Tacoma, WA2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CASkills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Hard worker wanting to learn new skills
- Effective problem solving
- Good customer service ability
- Experience in conflict deescalation
- Flexible and open hours for most of day
- Safety awareness from working in industrial setting
- Restaurant industry expertise
Additional Information
Has vehicular transportation and is willing to commute
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Harlowe & Falk LLP
06.2022 - Current
Cashier
Boot Store
03.2022 - 06.2022
Grocery Stocker
The Fresh Market
10.2021 - 02.2022
Dishwasher, Prep Cook
Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern and Eatery
06.2021 - 08.2021
Front Desk Worker
Tulane Office of Housing and Residential Life
09.2020 - 05.2021
Busser
Cactus Restaurants Ltd.
04.2019 - 07.2021
Cafeteria Worker
California State University Maritime Academy
10.2018 - 03.2019
General Contractor Assistant
Trueblood Apartments
05.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in English
Tulane University
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Tacoma Community College
High School Diploma -
Charles Wright Academy
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
California State University Maritime Academy
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