Skills:
. Associates Degree in Legal Assisting
. Internship at a Real Estate Office
. Microsoft Word (PC and MAC)
. Written Communications
. Oral Communication
. Excel
. Office Accounting
. Transcription
. Research
. Organizational Skills
. Office Equipment
. Outlook Express
Work Experience:
Personal Legal Secretary/Assistant
Present
Gorman, Sheatsley & Company
Beckley, WV 25801
. Scheduling for lead attorney
. Prepare documents dealing with Bankruptcy, leases, deeds, Court
documents, etc. (either by transcription, form documents, or
information from attorney)
. Correspondence
. Mailings (Fax, emails, or mail)
. Filing
Ilona's Sew Shop
2004-2007
Owner and Operator of a Professional Custom Drapery Business
. Operated a very organized office to have a profitable business
. Contacting clients in a professional manner
. Meticulous to details in order to make custom draperies
. Clients supplied a picture and I made the product to their
specification that fit their treatment needs
. Worked very affluent clients and keeping them happy was just part
of the job
. Organization skills a must in order to meet time deadlines and
produce several treatments at once
K-4 Teacher
2000-2003
Seneca Trail Christian Academy
. Patience is the key word working with four year olds
. Meticulous organization of lesson plans and room in order for the
day to run smooth the next day.
. Taught them to read, write, and counting
. Followed a detailed instruction curriculum book and taught on their
timeline.
Receptionist/Secretary 1998-2000
Seneca Trial Christian Academy
. Running the office
. Performing all accounting needs
. Answering the phones
. Typing the weekly newsletter
. Preparing all statements monthly
. Communicating with prospective parents and answering their
questions
. Preparing all accounting reports for accountant
. Preparing all payroll and reports
. Deposits
. Paying bills
. Typing all business letters
. Organizing files
. Overseeing monthly statements and accounts
. Responsible for all communications between the school, parents,
teachers, and accountant
. Educations:
Associates Degree in Legal Assisting May 2010-May
2012
New River Community and Technical College Presidents List
Cumulative GPA 3.95 Deans List
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Legal Assisting
Award