Kimberly Huggins
Papillion, NE *****
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Self-motivated professional with exceptional interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills. Experience with diverse industries including education, journalism, and marketing/public relations. Areas of expertise include extensive customer service, writing, and proofreading. Work Experience
Front Desk Receptionist
Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C. - Omaha, NE April 2022 to Present
Provide daily administrative and clerical tasks including: answering phone calls; creating social media posts; proofreading documents; and providing administrative support services throughout law firm. Additional duties include sorting, naming and saving documents for Worker's Compensation case files. Customer Associate
Canoyer Garden Center - Papillion, NE
June 2021 to Present
• Seasonal team member provide customer service; worked as a cashier; organized, inventoried, and maintained greenhouse.
Teacher
Arts For All, Inc. - Omaha, NE
May 2010 to Present
· Teach acting/improv & writing classes for elementary-age students through non-profit fine arts program. Paralegal Intern
Sleister Law - Fremont, NE
September 2021 to April 2022
· Gained experience with criminal and general law practice. Drafted motions, pleadings, and client correspondence. Conducted legal research, e-filed pleadings, and organized/maintained case files. Paraprofessional
Gilder Elementary School - Bellevue, NE
March 2018 to April 2022
• Taught math and reading skills, developed visual displays, maintained calendars, graded papers, uploaded student papers to classroom virtual learning app, and assisted with classroom management.
• Established a culture of inclusion with a diverse population of children.
• Managed library services and taught basic library skills. Paralegal Intern
Legal Service Seidler & Seidler, PC - Omaha, NE
June 2021 to November 2021
· Gained experience with estate planning and probate. Drafted pleadings and client correspondence. Conducted legal research, prepared trial exhibits, and e-filed pleadings. Assisted with general office duties as well as organized/maintained case files. Customer Service/Retail Experience Customer Associate: Christopher & Banks - Papillion, NE
September 2019 to February 2021
· Part-time team member for a women’s clothing store, provided customer service, and visual merchandising.
· Assisted with liquidation sales throughout store closing. Communications & Office Support Experience Freelance Writer: N2 Publishing - Omaha, NE
December 2008 to November 2015
· Contributed articles and photography, as well as provided proofreading expertise for neighborhood newsletter, distributed monthly to 450+ Omaha-metro area households. Self-employed Editor & Copywriter
Self-employed - Papillion, NE
August 2002 to May 2011
· Supplied proofreading and copyediting expertise for multiple local authors.
· Provided copywriting, website content development, and proofreading services for Oriental Trading Company and various local businesses. Marketing and Development Coordinator
Goodwill Industries, Inc. - Omaha, NE
January 1999 to December 2000
Public Relations Instructor
Midland Lutheran College - Fremont, NE
January 1999 to December 1999
Newsroom Manager/Reporter
Fremont Tribune newspaper - Fremont, NE
January 1995 to December 1997
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Paralegal Accelerated Certificate in Legal Studies Metropolitan Community College - Omaha, NE
January 2019 to May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Midland Lutheran College - Fremont, NE
January 1991 to December 1995
Skills
• Public speaking
• Teamwork
• 20+ years customer service/support
• E-filing experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Windows-based, applications
• Time-management
• Data entry/typing
• Casemaker experience
• Special Event Planning
• Clerical experience
• Copywriting
• Writing Skills
• Journalism
• Content Development
• Copy Editing
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Microsoft Publisher
• Medical terminology
Certifications and Licenses
Paralegal Certificate
Present
Graduated with honors - 3.8 GPA