Kerri N. Morris
***** ****** ******** **** *****, KY 41535
************@*****.***
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science May 2009
Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Honors:
Cum Laude Graduate
2009 recipient of the Tae-Hwan Kwak Award presented to the outstanding
senior or graduate student in the field of international relations and
Asian studies.
Employment Experience
May 2010-Present
Legal Secretary
Glenn M. Hammond Law Offices
Pikeville, KY
Facilitation of initial client interview/intake process
Drafting and filing of legal documents
Drafting of correspondence
Maintenance of calendar
Drafting and preparing responses to discovery documents
Scheduling depositions and preparing notices and subpoenas
Drafting of motions
Obtaining and organizing medical records
November 2009-May 2010
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works-Limited Brands Inc.
South Williamson, KY
A retail sales position that included:
Greeting and assisting customers in making purchases
Maintaining appearance of store
Running cash register
Assembling and disassembling marketing
Participating in floor changes
August 2009-Present
Freelance Writer
Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/612367/kerri_morris.html
August 2008-May 2009
University Housing Front Desk Receptionist
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Maintenance of security and safety of residents
Strict screening of IDs of students and guests entering honors dormitory,
Sullivan Hall
Greeting of residents and guests
Answering telephones
Checking residents and guests in and out of the dormitory
Use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Summers 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
Legal Office Assistant
C. Christopher Younger Attorney at Law
Williamson, WV 25661
A key holder position where I was charged with multiple responsibilities
including, but not limited to:
Opening and closing of the office
Answering telephones,
Performance of clerical duties such as filing, faxing, billing, running
errands, and greeting clients.
Maintenance of these obligations alone while the attorney and other
employees were out of the office for extended periods of time (i.e.
vacations).
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Activities
2009-Present, Voting Member of Appalachian Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals
2009-Present, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
Theta Omega Chapter
2006-2009, Eastern Kentucky University College Democrats
2007-2008, Eastern Kentucky University Student Government Association--
Residence Life Council
2004, Presidential Campaign Volunteer- Organized rallies, canvassed, made
phone calls in promotion of candidate
2004-2005 Channel 17 Student News Anchor
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Skills
Proficiency in use of Prevail legal software
Typing (80+ WPM)
Extensive knowledge of PC and MAC computer software
Skilled use of Internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Some basic Photoshop and HTML coding
Excellent writing skills; proper use of grammar and broad vocabulary
Comfort with drafting correspondence
Wide-ranging experience in research projects and data collection and data
entry-legal and other
Excellent communication skills; well rounded and at ease in working with
others
Perfectionist; excellent attention to detail, extremely organized, and able
to produce quality work in a timely manner
Flexible and willing to try new things
References
Available Upon Request