Laura woodsmall
Detail-Oriented Administrative Professional with 8+ years experience in office
administration, and 2+ years of bookkeeping experience! Gadsden, AL 35901
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Having worked all of my adult life in an office of some sort, it is an atmosphere I am confident, and comfortable in. With experience starting out as a receptionist, and all the way up to office managment, I feel like I would truly be an asset to someone trying to fill a similar position. I am skilled in legal settings, as well as medical settings. I am a hard worker and am dedicated to whatever tasks I'm given. I am easy to work with and can get along with most everyone. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Legal Secretary
Victory Law llc - Anniston, AL
November 2022 to Present
• assists with case planning, development, and management.
• legal research.
• interviews clients.
• gathers facts and retrieves information for cases.
• drafts and analyzes legal documents.
• collects, complies and utilizes technical information, to make recommendations to attorney.
• Handles all postage.
• Handles marketing.
• Incoming and outgoing calls and emails.
• Takes documents to court house as needed.
Office Administrator
CPA of Atlanta - Woodstock, GA
July 2021 to August 2022
Prepared invoices, expense reports, and payment memos. (Majority truckers/fleets) Compiled and analyzed company documentation for accuracy. Performed data processing in MS Excel. Ensured good information workflow between tax preparers and management.
Took all incoming and outgoing calls.
Helped prepare tax returns.
Performed bookkeeping and tax preparation consultations. Made corrections, as well as helped clients set up quick books. Took and ran payments from clients.
Handled all marketing/advertising for firm.
I kept all digital marketing platforms up to date. (All social media pages, as well as Google marketing.) Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Anniston Weight Control - Anniston, AL
March 2017 to May 2021
Responsible for any/all bookkeeping for clinic, as well as, assisted Dr when needed. Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic. Schedule appointments for patients.
Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly
statements to patients.
Handled payroll and following reports: A/R reports, aging, sub-ledgers, and reconciliation. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Handle all advertisement/marketing for clinic. (All digital marketing including.) Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. Cosmetologist
Oh hair! - Chelsea, AL
December 2013 to January 2016
Schedule appointments for clients.
Take payments for services.
Prepares hair for styling by analyzing hair conditions. Shampoos, conditions, colors and treats hair by arranging, shaping, cutting, and curling hair. Stayed up to date on latest styles, and color for client satisfaction. Legal secretary
Stover, Stewart - Gadsden, AL
April 2010 to September 2012
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. Receive and place telephone calls.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files. Schedule and make appointments.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter. Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses. Draft and type office memos.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Education
Associate's degree in Cosmetology
Gadsden State Community College - Gadsden, AL
December 2011 to December 2013
Advanced Diploma
Southside High School - Southside, AL
May 2009
Skills
• Experience Administering Injections
• Medical Office Experience
• Medical Scheduling
• Patient Care
• Bookkeeping
• Office Management
• Office Administration
• Accounting
• Phone Etiquette
• Microsoft Office
• QuickBooks
• Front Desk
• ICD coding
• Filing
• Finance and Accounting
• Accounts payable
• Typing
• Windows
• Software troubleshooting
• Microsoft Outlook
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Clerical experience
• Microsoft Word
• Social media management
• Accounting software
• Google Suite
• Payroll
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Accounts receivable
• Marketing
• Customer service
• Tax experience
• Zendesk
• Customer support
• Marketing automation
• Leadership
• Web development
• Product management
• Schedule management
• Administrative experience
• Supervising experience
• Vendor management
• Event planning
• Budgeting
• Organizational skills
• Office experience
• Calendar management
• Human resources
• Digital Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• General Ledger Accounting
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
August 2022 to March 2026
Assessments
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Proficient
February 2023
Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient August 2022
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
August 2022
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Managing accounts in QuickBooks — Proficient
August 2022
Using QuickBooks software to manage business financials Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
August 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Social media — Proficient
July 2023
Knowledge of social media techniques and analytics interpretation Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
August 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Medical receptionist skills — Proficient
August 2022
Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
August 2022
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Bookkeeping — Proficient
August 2022
Calculating and determining the accuracy of financial data Full results: Proficient
Marketing — Proficient
July 2023
Understanding a target audience and how to best communicate with them Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient August 2022
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Legal skills — Proficient
August 2022
Supporting legal procedures, preparing documents, doing research, and collecting client information in a legal setting
Full results: Proficient
HR: Compensation & benefits — Proficient
May 2023
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs
Full results: Proficient
Office manager — Proficient
February 2023
Scheduling and budgeting
Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
August 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
August 2022
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts Full results: Proficient
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Groups
Chamber of commerce
August 2004 to May 2009
Dean's list
August 2009 to December 2013
Consistently remained on the deans list through out my college years at Gadsden State Community College.