Chelsey V. Garris
*** ****** ******, ******, ** *5014 . 256-***-**** .
***********@*******.***
Profile
. Knowledge of court procedures as well as legal practices,
terminology, and documentation.
. Award-winning customer service skills.
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
. Works efficiently with little supervision.
. Remains detail-oriented to ensure completeness and accuracy of work
under high stress and deadlines.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access.
. Excellent proofreading and typing abilities, including 10-key.
. Proficient in maintaining positive working relationships with
coworkers and the public through comfortable and appropriate
interpersonal interaction.
. Ability to make a meaningful contribution to employer as evidenced by
a positive attitude and work behavior that is dependable, responsible,
and reliable.
Relevant Experience
Judicial File Clerk
2009-present
Sylacauga Municipal Court
Sylacauga, AL
. Assists in printing and assembling of case files for court dockets.
. Files and maintains all hard-copy case file documentation from
opening to final disposition.
. Greets callers and visitors, manages their inquires, and/or directs
them to the appropriate person(s), depending on their needs.
. Ensures accuracy and completeness of all legal documents and
delivery to appropriate agencies.
. Any questions regarding my performance may be directed to Nora
Sherbert, Human Resources Manager, at 256-***-****.
Customer Service
Representative
2008-
2009
Thaxton Investment Corp. DBA Covington Credit
Sylacauga, AL
. Greeted customers and worked eagerly and enthusiastically to meet
their needs.
. Maintained systems for records including contracts, credit
applications, credit checks, correspondence, and timesheets.
. Processed credit applications, evaluated references, and confirmed
personal information in accordance with company procedures.
. Processed payments, billing, and cash by calculating,
collecting, posting, and balancing financial statements.
. Any questions regarding my performance may be directed to
Debra Welcher, District Manager, at 256-***-****.
Editorial Assistant
2004-2005
Birmingham Post-Herald
Birmingham, AL
. Managed 10 main lines of phone system, routing calls to 5 departments and
30 reporters as needed.
. Developed, wrote, and edited "Religious Calendar," "Business Agenda,"
"People in Business," and "Man on the Street" stories, prioritizing
workflow to meet newspaper deadlines.
. Distributed mail, faxes, and messages throughout the day as necessary.
. Provided other support, including research assistance to reporters and
departments as needed.
. Because the paper was dissolved, please see attached letter of reference
from my then-supervisor, John Staed.
Education
Pursuing Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Certification
2010-present
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Degree Seeking
2003-2006
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL