Michelle Tafolla
*********@*****.***
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Objective
I thrive in a high- pressure fast pace environment. I am eager to take on new
challenges and learn new skills. A results oriented player with outstanding work
ethics, self- starter, strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. My goal is to
find a company where I can utilize my exceptional Management and Administrative
skills.
Experience
Owner
Little Viking Fence Company
January 2009 - Current ( 4 years, 7 months )
Scheduled appointments and provided estimates for clients. Ordered material and
managed projects making sure they were done in a timely manner for residential and
commercial. Process all accounts payable and receivables.
Office Manager
Royal Viking Fence Company
January 2005 - January 2009 ( 4 years )
Answered phones and provided estimates. Ordered material and managed projects.
Followed up with customers and made sure they were pleased with completed
projects. Process all accounts payable and receivables.
Clerk 2
Harris County Courthouse Precinct 5-1 Judge Russ Ridgway
May 2000 - December 2004 ( 4 years, 7 months )
In charge of criminal/ traffic window with duties that include: recalling warrants,
collecting fines from defendants, file bad check affidavits for merchants post bonds,
In charge of criminal/ traffic window with duties that include: recalling warrants,
collecting fines from defendants, file bad check affidavits for merchants post bonds,
sign defendants for defensive driving, set pretrial court dates, balance drawer at the
end of day, maintain/ file appropriate documentation for all cases.
Assisted Judge Russ Ridgway in courtroom by working out cases with the Assistant
District Attorney and Defense Attorneys before they are submitted to Judge for Trial. I
was cross trained for the office so I was able to work all positions if needed.
Senior Clerical Assistant 2
Baylor College of Medicine, Leukocyte Biology
September 1997 - December 1999 ( 2 years, 3 months )
Transcribed and processed manuscript reviews for Chief Editor of Leukocyte Biology
Journal, Chief of Department, as well as, preparation of Department Grants. Ordered
and managed office supplies which included chemicals and other supplies for
laboratory technicians. In addition to keeping track of Department Library, daily time
sheets for all employees, prepared/ submitted travel expenses for all staff and issuing
of Department keys/ security badges.
Clerk 4
Harris County Courthouse Precinct 5-1 Judge Paul Heath Till
August 1991 - June 1996 ( 4 years, 10 months )
Answered phones, set court dates for criminal/ civil cases. I filed and labeled cases
for court. In charge of criminal/ traffic window with duties that include defendants
paying fines, warrants, posting bonds and setting court dates.
Education
G.E.D.
Bellaire High School
August 1986 - January 1988 ( 1 year, 5 months )
Some College
Houston Community College
Houston Community College
January 1988 - December 1990 ( 2 years, 11 months )
Law Enforcement Academy
University of Houston- Downtown
July 2001 - March 2002 ( 8 months )
Skills
Microsoft Word, Reference manager, SAP Database, Harris County JIMS System
and JCIS System, 10 key touch, type 30 wpm, trancribe, Dispatcher
References
Debbie Abbey
Assistant Chief Clerk Civil Department, Harris County Courthouse Precinct 5-1
Judge Russ Ridgway
Terri Medel
Assistant Chief Clerk Criminal Department, Harris County Courthouse Precinct
5-1 Judge Russ Ridgway
Keith Grammer
Business Owner, Clear Path, Inc.