VALERIE ELLERMAN
Freeland,MI
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Vse Properties LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Product acquisition and delivery company
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Teacher's Assistant
Hundred Acre Woods Childcare Center
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
Paralegal
Owner/Paralegal Professional Services
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients and courts via phone, email, and mail.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Owner/Manager/Paralegal
Roger A.Farinha P.C
03.2005 - 11.2013
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes
- Prepared for trials by organizing exhibits and other key evidence
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
- Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas
- Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
- Filed all court documents on behalf of the attorneys
- Dictated all weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings
- Acted as first point of contact for all clients
- Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting
- Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
Education
Certificate of Professional Paralegal Studies - Legal Studies
Paralegal Institute, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ01.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Business Communications
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISkills
- Articulate Communication
- Client Service
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Marketing
Affiliations
Licensed Fitness Trainer
Additional Information
Professional Ballroom Dancer/Instructor
Belly Dancing and
Learning Brazilian Dance
Timeline
Owner
Vse Properties LLC
11.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Hundred Acre Woods Childcare Center
11.2019 - 12.2022
Paralegal
Owner/Paralegal Professional Services
03.2014 - 01.2018
Owner/Manager/Paralegal
Roger A.Farinha P.C
03.2005 - 11.2013
Certificate of Professional Paralegal Studies - Legal Studies
Paralegal Institute, Inc.
Some College (No Degree) - Business Communications
Ferris State University
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