KATHY L. RIGHELLIS
CURRENTLY RESIDING IN LAS VEGAS, NV
702-***-**** *****.*********@*****.***
Objective and a Little About Myself
I am a highly motivated, fast paced, highly organized individual seeking a position that will provide me the
opportunity to grow and gain new business experiences. I have the ability to learn things at an accelerated
pace and take on additional responsibility as the opportunity or need arises. I am a team player who has no
problem following a leader or taking on a leader role myself. I get along well with others and am able to deal
well with conflict as it arises.
Career Experiences
Independent Contractor
09/2007 – 02/2015
Righellis PC Las Vegas, NV
As Research & Analysis Manager I provide quality control and proofing for all projects before they are
deposited for court procedures. I review internal & external job files for accuracy which in turn has saved our
clients thousands of dollars in litigation costs, they were then able to share those savings with their clients. I
do various types of research and often request information from local legal depositories and city and county
offices. I review all internal job files for accuracy before they are submitted to legal depositories for use on
record. I have attended meetings with attorney/clients and engineering firms when needed and have also
been involved in mediation proceedings.
Receptionist
02/2013 – 09/2013
Cohen Johnson, LLC Las Vegas, NV
I handled all basic administrative and clerical duties including; answering phones, processing mail/mailings,
greeting clients, maintaining the file room, ordering office supplies and coordinating office functions. I did
some master calendaring, helped with personal injury cases by coordinating efforts between the
attorneys/clients/insurance companies, assisted the paralegals in preparing documents and communicating
with clients to keep them updated and coordinating attorney time for client citations.
Assistant to the Director of Sales & Marketing
05/2011 – 01/2012
Eagle Golf (Painted Desert/LV Golf Club) Las Vegas, NV
This was a part time position where I assisted in the daily set up and maintenance of client files in relation to
group sales at both Painted Desert Golf Club & Las Vegas Golf Club. Drafting contracts, communicating with
clients, collecting deposits/payments for events, running and monitoring daily reports and also maintaining
the internal accounting related to each sale. I also assisted with party/wedding planning and set up of
banquets and other various functions. I coordinated with multiple departments at one time to provide
excellent customer experiences. I also took on AP/AR part time while our accountant was out ill.
Revenue Research & Collection Supervisor
04/2002 – 09/2007
Cash Systems, Inc. B u r n s v i l l e, M N / Las Vegas, NV
I was initially hired on as the Receptionist and as the company grew, so did my role. During my course of
employment, I held the following titles (and therefore performed the respective tasks); Office Manager,
Assistant Human Resource Manager, Executive Assistant to Senior Management, Chargeback & Dispute
Manager and Bookkeeper. I oversaw confidential client and company banking info and money routing in
relation to ATM and credit card cash advance activity. I was also a Commissioned Notary Public during my
time in the MN office.
Education / Ongoing Instructions
UNLV Continuing Education
2015 Spanish – Latin America
Currently enrolled in a basic Spanish course
Rosetta Stone Home Instruction
2015 Spanish – Latin America
Currently being self taught Spanish through level 1 5 of Rosetta Stone
Normandale Community College (Minnesota)
2002 Spanish
Completed basic Spanish course
Thomas Allen, Inc. (Minnesota)
2002 Medication Administration
Received certificates in Medication Administration
Rassmussen College (Minnesota)
1997 1999 Business Management & Accounting
Worked towards a degree in Business Management & Accounting
University of MN – Employer Education Services (Minnesota)
1995 1997 Various Certifications
Certificate in Managing Part Time & Contract Workers
Certificate in Verbal & Non Verbal Communication Skills
Certificate in How to Work With Difficult People
Certificate in Principles of Effective Supervision
References
Amy Holler
Phone: 702-***-****
I have known Amy personally for 8 years
Jennifer Russell
Phone: 702-***-****
I have known Jennifer professionally for 1 year as she was my direct supervisor at Cohen Johnson
Dione Dennis
Phone: 702-***-****
I have known Dione professionally and personally for 4 years as she was my direct supervisor at Eagle Golf
Renae Frederick
Phone: 702-***-****
I have known Renae personally for 12 years
*Additional references can be furnished upon request.