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Yasmine Simmons

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with experience in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in interpersonal connection and schedule management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Neal H. Rosenberg
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.

Funeral Director's Assistant

Islamic International Funeral Services
Brooklyn , NY
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
  • Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
  • Prepared death certificates and drafted obituaries.
  • Addressed all client questions and requests for information relating to funeral services and pricing.
  • Scheduled funeral services and coordinated burials.
  • Offered counseling and comfort to bereaved family members and friends.

Security Supervisor

McCall Security
New York, NY
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
  • Hired, trained and managed staff of 15 associates.
  • Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
  • Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
  • Developed procedures for emergency response and crisis management, physical security, information protection, incident management and investigation units.
  • Monitored 4,544 square foot property for security issues.

Administrative Assistant

Hunk-O-Mania Hunkamania
New York, NY
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
  • Updated details in company database by keying in customer contacts and delivery dates.
  • Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
  • Arranged travel and hotel accommodations for international and domestic business meetings and trips.
  • Conducted and initialized background checks for potential employees.

General Hiring Manager

Next Destination Moving
Brooklyn , NY
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Received and reviewed candidate resume and job application submissions to approve or deny applicants for initial interviews.
  • Developed Training Manuel for contractor operations and safety
  • Conducted new hire orientations to provide company information, establish performance requirements.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships and ongoing communication with potential job candidates.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to strategize and execute best-in-class hiring practices.
  • Analyzed recruiting procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provided support for clients and contractors throughout the U.S.

Education

Unarmed Security Guard Training Certificate - Security And Loss Prevention Services

Blackhawk Security Training
Bronx, NY
09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - New Media, Screenwriting

SUNY At Purchase
Purchase, NY
05.2019

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Company risk mitigation
  • Emergency Response
  • Strong problem solver
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • MS Office Proficient
  • Confidentiality
  • Administrative Support
  • Client Intake
  • Obituary Writing
  • Grief Counseling
  • Funeral Service Management
  • Database Management

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Neal H. Rosenberg
08.2023 - Current

Funeral Director's Assistant

Islamic International Funeral Services
10.2022 - 12.2023

Security Supervisor

McCall Security
03.2021 - 05.2022

Administrative Assistant

Hunk-O-Mania Hunkamania
06.2020 - 06.2021

General Hiring Manager

Next Destination Moving
02.2020 - 03.2021

Unarmed Security Guard Training Certificate - Security And Loss Prevention Services

Blackhawk Security Training

Bachelor of Arts - New Media, Screenwriting

SUNY At Purchase
Yasmine Simmons