Tawnya Lowe
Email: ********@***************.***
Address:
City: Winterville
State: NC
Zip: 28590
Country: USA
Phone: 919-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Manufacturing and Logistics professional with 12 years of experience who thrives in dynamically changing environments and stays focused on achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration. Paralegal with 11 years of legal experience.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from High School, Panama OK 1/2001 to 5/1981 (General)
High School Dipolma from Carl Albert Junior College, Panama OK 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Eastern Oklahoma State College, Panama OK 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Tulsa Community College, Panama OK 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Manufacturing and Logistics professional with 12 years of experience who thrives in dynamically changing environments and stays focused on achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration. Paralegal with 11 years of legal experience.
Highlights
Experienced in production scheduling
Knowledgeable of quality control standards
Procurement specialist
Purchasing ability
Supply management expertise
Process certification
Dedication to product quality
Fast learner
Dependable
Experienced in the team concept
Experienced in FIFO
Experienced in conduction mock OSHA inspections
First Responder
North Carolina Notary
North Carolina Certified Paralegal
Accomplishments
Collaborated with planning, logistics and operations to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
Accountable for all operations of busy office, including maintaining OSHA records, coordinating preventative maintenance work assignments.
Planned all meetings and travel for CEO.
Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
Handled customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.
Performed administration tasks such as filing, developing spreadsheets, faxing reports, photocopying collateral and scanning documents for inter-departmental use.
Liaised with HR department to establish employee benefits, training, payroll and termination procedures.
Arranged, scheduled and coordinated all logistics and travel itineraries for staff of 10 employees.
Ensured staff was equipped with all necessary supplies and collateral for long distance travel.
Successfully trained staff in all office systems and databases, policies and procedures while focusing on minimizing errors and generating superior results.
Maintained status reports to provide management with updated information for client projects.
Facilitated onboarding of new employees by scheduling training, answering questions and processing paperwork.
Experience
May 2012 to Current
Cannon Law Offices, LLC Greenville, NC
Paralegal
Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy.Assisted in all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development.Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creative and administrative projects, reducing labor costs by 80 hours per week and increasing sales/production by 20 percentage .Developed and implemented [process or procedure] which resulted in increased company efficiency and productivity. Created all legal documents and maintained court calendar. Organized each client's file folder by implementing an electronic filing system.Gathered and analyzed research data regarding statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions.Researched bankruptcy loan files to confirm federal guideline compliance.Drafted legal papers including complaints, summons and interrogatories.
April 2007 to December 2012
Law Office of Richard Poole Greenville, NC
Paralegal
Gathered and analyzed research data regarding statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions.Researched bankruptcy loan files to confirm federal guideline compliance.Drafted legal papers including complaints, summons and interrogatories.
January 2012 to May 2012
Taft, Taft & Haigler Greenville, NC
Paralegal (temporary)
Gathered and analyzed research data regarding statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions.Researched bankruptcy loan files to confirm federal guideline compliance.Drafted legal papers including complaints, summons and interrogatories.
February 2001 to April 2007
Law Office of Craig Bryant Goldsboro, NC
Paralegal
Gathered and analyzed research data regarding statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions.Researched bankruptcy loan files to confirm federal guideline compliance.Drafted legal papers including complaints, summons and interrogatories.
July 1988 to February 2001
Kimberly Clark Corporation Jenks, OK
Technical Services Assistant, Logistics Coordinator, Human Resources Assistant
Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned. Changed equipment over to new product. Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Maintained proper stock levels on a line. Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements. Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance. Coordinated inventory and cost control programs. Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals. Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems. Reviewed the performance of subordinates. Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. Started up and shut down processing equipment. Troubleshooted equipment. Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products. Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital. Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments. Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions. Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action. Completed all mandatory education and training classes. Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities. Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment. Properly utilized warehouse equipment and tools to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety. Staged final products for shipment. Attached identifying tags to containers. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, containers, tractors and other equipment. Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs. Used item numbers to properly stock warehouse. Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy. Assisted in all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development. Maintained and prioritized daily tasks and projects including: call logs, appointments, travel, expense reports and general errands.
Education
1981 High School Panama, Oklahoma
High School Diploma General
Senior class Secretary, Head Cheerleader senior year, Most likely to succeed and most school spirit. Senior year added college coursework. Participated in the "Upward Bound" organization at the local community college to encourage students to prepare for college and their potential careers. Member of FFA and FHA.
Carl Albert Junior College Poteau, OK
art/communication
Completed these courses while still in high school.
Eastern Oklahoma State College Wilburton, OK
Wildlife Management/Art
Completed 34 credit hours, member of the Forestry club.
Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
English
Completed 16 hours while working full time job.