ANGELA KAY CASTILLE
Breaux Bridge, La 70517
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented administrative professional with background in the legal field, sales, social media, marketing, accounting, customer service and finance. Extensive knowledge of AR/AP, legal research, marketing, sales and outstanding customer service.
SKILLS
* 15+ years of experience managing accounts and financial records. AR/AP, payroll, monthly sales tax, invoice processing, excellent POS system expert.
* Strong client relations for great customer service. Proficient in sales and sales training, quantitative and market research.
* Legal research, preparation and filing of civil lawsuits and managed billable hour tracking.
WORK HISTORY
LOFTON STAFFING
5/19 to present
I have been working as a paralegal, LSU security, fire Technician and temporary positions that are needed.
SPHERION
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
01/19 TO 05/19
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – Phi temporary assignment.
Assisted accounts payable representatives with incoming & outgoing mail.
Reviewed all invoices and processed payment to vendors.
TAC Oilfield
MIDLAND, TEXAS
06/2016 TO 09/2018
SALES/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
* Assisted the owner with outside and inside chemical sales
* AR/AP, made daily collection calls, processed invoices & payments daily
* Greeted numerous visitors and vendors
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
STUDENT CASHIER CENTER – STUDENT UNION #135
ASSISTED BURSAR & STUDENT CASHIER’S
BURSAR: CHRISTIE BOUTTE 337-***-****
01/2016 TO 06/2016
* Assisted the Bursar with student accounts
* Collected tuition and associated fees
* Collected room and board & all student miscellaneous fees
* Answered phones, filing & running errands on campus
A&J AUTO SALES
COLLECTIONS MANAGER/LEGAL DEPARTMENT 03/2006 TO 4/30/14
PRESENTLY PART-TIME - AS NEEDED
MANAGER: FINA KNEZEK 337-***-****
* Answered incoming calls for collections/sales calls
* Handled walk in payments as well as mailed in payments
* Made daily collection call
* AR/AP, monthly sales tax, title clerk
* Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone with customer complaints
* Greeted customers entering the office to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
* Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
* Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.
* Preparation & filing of civil lawsuits on past due accounts from Judgments to garnishment
* Represented A&J Auto Sales with all of judicial proceedings against delinquent clients
(for failure to return a leased movable)
* Ongoing relationship with assistant district attorneys with regard to all criminal proceedings
* Recovered past due customers vehicles when needed
* Earned management trust by serving as a key holder, responsibly opening and closing store as needed
DOUCET-SPEER
PARALEGAL 08/2002 to 09/2004
* Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents
* Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
* Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
* Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings
* Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings
* Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail
* Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review
* Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information
* Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase
* Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas
* Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments
* Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request
* Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules
CAL-CORP - LAFAYETTE, LA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SALES 7/1994 TO 2/2002
* Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events
* Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures
* Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
* Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel
* Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
* Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
* Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs and vendors
* Drafted biweekly time sheets for executives and employees
* Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork
* Completed data entry, tracked resumes and maintained the applicant tracking system
* Assisted senior recruiting staff with career fairs and recruiting events
* Served as corporate liaison between the finance, IT and marketing departments
EDUCATION
Paralegal - Harford Community College Aberdeen Maryland 1993
Paralegal Certificate University of Lafayette 1990
Legal secretary Certificate Acadiana Technical College 1998
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST