SaBrina Thornton 901-***-****
Millington, TN **053
SUMMARY
Self-motivated and results-oriented individual offering a solid educational
background in criminal justice, with hands-on experience in the Tennessee
Court System, Personal Injury claims, general office experience, and strong
customer service skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills. Strong multitasking
abilities.
Skills in Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Dictaphone and general
office equipment.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Martin, TN Fall 2003 - Spring 2006
Bachelor of Science; Criminal Justice
Courses completed include:
Introduction to Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice Ethics, Capitol
Punishment, Corrections, Current Issues in Criminal Justice, Social Deviant
Behavior; Criminal Procedure; Criminal Law, Criminology and Internship in
Criminal Justice with Dresden Public Defender's Office, Dresden, Tennessee.
Internship 2006
Public Defender's Office
Dresden, TN
Worked 20 hours a week filing paperwork at the courts, typing up documents,
taking notes in court, researching court cases, and transcribing notes for
files using a Dictaphone.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Nahon, Saharovich and Trotz, PLC 2007 - Present
Memphis, TN
Paralegal
Managed personal injury pre-litigation files, interviewed new clients,
resolved property damage issues, prepared demand packages, negotiated
settlements, and medical lien reductions. Specialized in "Traumatic Injury
Cases" which included broken bones, surgery, scarring, permanent
impairments ratings, etc. Knowledge in Workers' Compensation cases
including, claims, setting up Benefit Review Conferences, filing Request
for Assistance and preparing miscellaneous documents. Worked closely under
a supervising attorney with case load.
Office Team 2006 - 2007
Memphis, TN
General Office Worker
Been assigned to offices with duties that include filing, answering multi-
line phones, typing up documents, handling confidential documents, and
other general office duties.
University of Tennessee at Martin 2004 -2006
Martin, TN
Resident Assistant
Worked with housing staff to make resident hall a safe and comforting
environment. Helped with disputes between residents. Did fire and safety
inspections of dorm areas. Worked front desk answering phones, reporting
repairs and handling deliveries. Filled out and filed appropriate
paperwork.
Awards/Activities: National Dean's List (2003-2006); National Honor
Society (2004-2006); Gamma Kappa Pi
References available upon request