Karen Washington-Everett
Email: ********@**********.***
Address:
City: Miami
State: FL
Zip: 33177
Country: USA
Phone: 786-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Communicative Scholarly Practitioner adept at collaborating with a diverse range of legal personnel including associates, partners and legal secretaries. Scholarly Practitioner who applies excellent writing skills in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and super v isors . Familiar with investigation techniques for civil, criminal and transactional cases. Employs excellent research skills in a diverse range of legal research databases.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 12/2011 (Criminal JusticePublic Policy and Administration/Human Behavior and Sociology)
High School Dipolma from University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 12/2012
High School Dipolma from Jones College, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Communicative Scholarly Practitioner adept at collaborating with a diverse range of legal personnel including associates, partners and legal secretaries.
Scholarly Practitioner who applies excellent writing skills in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors. Familiar with investigation techniques for civil, criminal and transactional cases. Employs excellent research skills in a diverse range of legal research databases.
Highlights
Fluent in English
Decisive
Understands confidentiality
Team-oriented
Strong research skills
Power of attorney
Accomplishments
Completed advanced training in research relating to laws, regulations, judicial decisions and legal articles.
Experience
August 2008 to Current
United States Postal Service Miami, Florida
City Mail Carrier
Successfully deliver mail to appropriate address and excel accomplishments as per annual review.
September 2006 to September 2012
Cool Kids Learn Miami, Florida
Tutor
Provide assistance so that students are able to achieve their academic potential.
Enhance math and reading fundamentals with students from grades Kindergarten through 12th grade levels.
Maintain student records and conduct periodic meetings with parents, discussing progress of student.
Provide instructional materials, training, and support.
Work as an independent contractor for Cool Kids Learn.
July 2005 to August 2008
United Cerebral Palsy Residential Services Hialeah, Florida
Client Trust Fund Clerk
Efectively controlling intake and output of revenue individual accounts of residents.
Watching account for fraudulent activities; keeping files and accountability for audits checks and balances.
Withdrawing and depositing funds into accounts.
Individual and bank statement reconciliations conduction.
Creating proactive methods while working with public.
Communicating with officials maintaining legal and lawfulness of financial processes.
Working well with diversity within organization and society.
January 2007 to July 2008
Law office of William Robinson Miami, Florida
Paralegal
Transcribed all official court records during civil trial court proceedings.
Organized and executed an extensive court calendar with up to 12 cases daily.
Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence.
Accurately entered client data into a company-based software program.
Managed the trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar.
February 1991 to March 2005
Miami Children Hospital Miami, Florida
Medical Assistant
Assist doctors, nurses, and other medical staff as needed.
Drawing and preparing of laboratory specimens, computerized charting, and any assisting with other needs which may arise.
Education
2015 Walden University Baltimore, Maryland
Ph.D. Criminal Justice
Public Policy and Administration/Human Behavior and Sociology
Minor in Human Behavior and Sociology/Public Policy and Administration
Legal System training
Coursework in English, Communications and Writing
Coursework in Economics, Government and Political Science
2011 University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona
Master of Science Justice and Security Administration
Minor in Criminal Justice
Legal System training
Coursework in English, Communications and Writing
Coursework in Economics, Government and Political Science
2008 Jones College Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science Paralegal/Legal Studies
Continuing Education in Criminal Justice
Coursework in English, Communications and Writing
Coursework in Economics, Government and Political Science
Coursework in Paralegal Studies
Legal System training
Additional Information
Pending registration forGuardian ad Litem
Tutor students as needed as a servant leader for community service.
Volunteer with Miami-Dade County Public School Board