Karen A. Tucker
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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CAREER SUMMARY & OBJECTIVE
Administrative and training professional with over 10 years successful experience in the
legal sector and 2 years of experience in adult education. Strong knowledge of employment
law, compliance, regulations, organizational behavior, ethics, coaching and guidance.
Independent self-starter who is targeting an adjunct instructional position which will
benefit from my experience and educational background.
KEY SKILLS
Employment Law
Complex Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Human Capital Management
Project Leadership
PQM-OM
Staffing
Training & Development
SAP
Forecasting
Internal Communications
PeopleSoft
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Master s of Business Administration, Graduated December 2011
Concentration in Human Resources Management
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Bachelor s of Business Administration, Graduated: May 2008
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Beginning MBA PLUS Program in Spring of 2012 with an HR Management focus.
Advanced proficiency in both PC and Mac Operating Systems, all Microsoft Office Suite
Applications, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator,
QuickBooks, and a diverse range of software products.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS Winston-Salem, NC 2010-present
Public school system in partnership with WinstonNet s Connect Your Community, which
facilitates basic to intermediate computer skill learning for adults.
Computer Literacy Instructor
Creation of a 100+ page curriculum text distributed to students to facilitate learning
and at-home study (with or without a PC).
Successful instruction and graduation of 100+ students in less than 8 months.
Thorough delivery of a scheduled six week curriculum in three to four weeks.
LEN TUCKER AND ASSOCIATES Winston-Salem, NC 2000-2010
Small law firm specializing in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
and Criminal Law.
Paralegal and Computer Technologist
Mapping and connection of 4+ computers to LAN (Local Area Network) and/or WAN (Wireless
Area Network)
Development of a seamless direct-mail system which streamlined the process and conserved
10+ hours of labor per week
Preparation of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts,
separation agreements, and child custody proceedings which aided in the successful
completion of cases.
Research and analysis of statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents
for cases in litigation.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Computer Literacy Coach with the Forsyth County Public Library
Volunteer Facilitator with The Girl Scouts of America, speaking with kindergarten through
fifth grade girls about bullying.
Home Resume Networking Profile
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