KRISTINA WOODS
Burbank, CA 91505
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Six years of experience in the United States Army Reserve as a Paralegal Specialist
• Secret Security Clearance
• Type 50+ WPM
• Meets deadlines, works well under pressure, maintains professional ethics
• Manages multiple projects independently, comfortably, and concurrently
• Learns quickly and proficient in completing tasks in a timely manner
• Pays attention to detail
• Well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paralegal Specialist U.S. Army, Army Medical Reserve Command, Pinellas Park, FL 2012-2013
• Dealt directly with Supervisors
• Took active role in Administrative Separation Boards
• Created, organized, and maintained separation actions
• Proofread documents before preparing final draft for Administrative Separation Boards
• Insured that proper documentation remained in the files for cases at all times
• Maintained and updated tracking database daily
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist ADD STAFF, INC. 2011
• Greeted clients and customers
• Answered and directed telephone calls to proper staff members
• Created, organized, and maintained confidential records
• Performed general administrative and clerical support to paralegals in office
• Scheduled appointments
• Received, sorted, and reviewed mail
• Prepared outgoing mail and packages
• Updated clients records
Paralegal Specialist U.S. Army, COB Speicher Iraq/Fort Carson, CO 2008-2011
• Dealt directly with customers, clients, office attorneys, and outside attorneys
• Created, organized, and maintained file systems
• Prepared and processed legal documents
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, and appointments
• Performed occasional legal research
• Assisted in estate planning
• Established, maintained, and updated files, databases, records, and other documents
• Updated internal telephone records of staff contact numbers and job titles
Daycare Teacher Wingate Baptist Church Daycare 2005-2008
• Assisted group supervisor with activities in accordance with curriculum objectives
• Arranged a classroom environment in accordance to program goals
• Maintained a safe and healthy environment
• Maintained confidentiality of client records
• Maintained daily open communication with parents
• Kept accident reports
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelors of Science, Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology, Wingate University, 2008
• Diploma, Douglas Byrd High School, Fayetteville, NC 2004
• Advanced Individual Training, Paralegal, U.S. Army, Fort Jackson, SC, 2009
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Army Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Army Service Ribbon
Army Achievement Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal