Deborah A. Ramsey
: *************@*****.***
: Location: Katy, TX 77450
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
* ***** ** ********** ** legal administrative professional in a fast-paced environment demanding strong organizational interpersonal skills
Experience in intellectual property law and catastrophic injury litigation
Highly trustworthy, ethical, and committed to superior client/customer services
Confident and poised in interaction with individuals at all levels
Detailed oriented, efficient, and dependable. Self-starter and resourceful in completing projects and able to multi-task effectively
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
The Nation’s Law Firm, Legal Administrative Specialist, Houston, Texas (Aug 2015 – Present)
Provided legal administrative support to supervisor of case
Acted as team leader overseeing the processing department
Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and uploading documents to and from the clients
Responsible telephone contact with clients regarding receipt of their documents.
Experience working in various legal industry databases as well as Microsoft Word & Excel
Mesa Industries, Office Manager, Houston, Texas (Jun 2015 – Aug 2015)
Managed the daily operation of a demanding office
Designed and implemented filing systems to improve efficiency and ease of access to documentation
Maintained integrity of filing systems are maintained
Oversaw security, integrity, and confidentiality of documents and related data
Responsible for ensuring adherence to office policies and procedures by staff
Created and entered invoices, answered incoming calls, and screened visitors
Magness Orthodontics, Administrative Assistant, Houston, Texas (Mar 2015 – Aug 2015)
Responsible for scheduling appointments and filing dental insurance
Ran daily financial reports for Administrator
Greeted patients and set up new patient files and maintained client/patient confidentiality
Managed electronic files and documents in the computer system
Kelly Services, Summer Administrative Support, Various Companies, Houston, Texas (Jun 2014 – Sep 2014)
Answered, screened, and fielded incoming phone calls and handled ordering supplies
Responsible for preparing all documents and proposals using Microsoft Word and Excel
Developed and organized new filing system and reorganized physical storage in supply room
Printed and assembled manuals for seminars and meetings
Assisted with preparation and facilitation of workshops
M. Robinson Elementary School, Katy ISD, PPCD Paraprofessional, Katy TX (Aug 2012 – May 2014 and Aug 2014 – Mar 2015)
Assisted Special Education teacher in working with preschool children with disabilities. Taught math, language, and social skills. Worked on individual goals and helped with lesson plans. Maintained a high level of confidentiality.
The Men's Warehouse, Corporate Customer Relations Clerk, Houston, Texas (Nov 2009 – Jan 2012)
Entered data
Created office documents and researched and responded to customer inquiries and complaints via email
Deborah A. Ramsey
: *************@*****.***
: Location: Katy, TX 77450
Wilson Elementary School, PPCD Paraprofessional, Houston, Texas (Aug 2005 – Nov 2007)
Assisted Special Education teacher in working with preschool children with disabilities
Taught math, language, and social skills
Worked on individual goals and helped with lesson plans.
Maintained a high level of confidentiality
Arnold White and Durkee, Legal Secretary, Houston, Texas, (Jan 1988 – Oct 1994)
Performed administrative and secretarial support for shareholder and associates
Prepared, edited, and revised patent and trademark applications, litigation documents and correspondence
Maintained filing system, expense reports, calendar, and billing hours
Assisted in preparing and attending trial
Traveled to branch office to assist with overload work
Created and prepared training manual for new secretaries and trained new secretaries
Crown Central Petroleum, Legal Secretary, Houston, Texas (Feb 1987 – Dec 1987)
Prepared and edited various legal documents
Maintained filing system, expense reports, calendar, and billing hours
Maintained high level of confidentiality. Self-taught computer software
EDUCATION
Lone Star College (September 2014 - October 2014)
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Certificates
Lone Star Community College (September 2013 – October 2014)
Microsoft Office 2003 Certificate
North Harris Community Junior College, (1984)
Word Processing and Business Writing Coursework Completed
Sam Houston State University (August 1980 – May 1981)
Business Classes
Lon Morris Junior College, (August 1979 – May 1980)
Academic work completed