Tristan Newman
Nashville,TN
Summary
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Commissioned Through Tennessee Highway Patrol
2024.07 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Became Red Cross CPR certified.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
42A Human Resources Specialist
Army
2024.05 - 2024.06
- was medically discharged from the Army.
- practiced and learned leadership skills.
- demonstrated discipline.
Paralegal Intern
Redstone Law
2024.01 - 2024.05
- I collaborated with fellow interns and paralegals to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- I prepared trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays.
- I researched applicable laws and codes to analyze factual information and prepare summary reports using West Law, Lexis Nexis and case text. However, Westlaw was my go to.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Collaborated with fellow interns and paralegals to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- I participated in client meetings, contributing valuable insights based on research findings.
- I prepared demand letters, legal memos, and case briefs.
- I answered the phone in a professional manner.
- I helped attorneys settle cases with insurance companies.
- I communicated with health insurance companies to negotiate medical bills.
- I helped recommend medical professionals to send clients to such as neurologist, chiropractors, surgeons, primary care physicians, physical therapist and more.
- I sat in on depositions
- I facilitated settlement negotiations by preparing summary reports that highlighted strengths and weaknesses of each party''s position.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Accountant
A.O. Smith
2019.02 - 2023.05
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports, providing valuable data for decision-making processes.
- Maintained accurate financial records, regularly reconciling accounts to ensure data integrity.
- Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
- Participated in weekly team meetings.
- Utilized various software programs to process customer payments. I used two programs to process payments, issue refunds, correct billing invoices, and process CSPs.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
Inventory Analyst
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
2016.06 - 2019.01
- Conducted quarterly cycle counts. During this time I would cycle count the entire warehouse. If there were any property missing, I would locate it after the cycle count.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Traveled to Louisville Kentucky frequently to help out their warehouse due to a shortage.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Kept an eye on the dock workers due to the constant inventory shortage. The numbers were not adding up and I was never able to locate certain inventory. I advised my manager to start watching the cameras. Multiple employees were stealing furniture.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris. If the area was unorganized, inventory could get lost or miss labeled.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues. In order for corporate to meet there yearly sales quota, I worked closely with them to insure all parts were physically ready to be shipped.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2024
Certification - Legal Software
National Society For Legal Technology
Studio City, CA04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Logistics Management
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12.2021
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Criminal Investigations
- Criminal Law
- Police reports
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Response
- Traffic Laws
- Traffic Control
- First Aid
- Personal injury
- Motions
- Case brief
- Complaint
- Memoranda
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Police Officer
Commissioned Through Tennessee Highway Patrol
2024.07 - Current
42A Human Resources Specialist
Army
2024.05 - 2024.06
Paralegal Intern
Redstone Law
2024.01 - 2024.05
Accounts Payable and Receivable Accountant
A.O. Smith
2019.02 - 2023.05
Inventory Analyst
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
2016.06 - 2019.01
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Nashville State Community College
Certification - Legal Software
National Society For Legal Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Logistics Management
Belmont University
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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