SAKEYNIA L. CURRY C: 228-***-**** H: 470-***-****

*** ***** *** *********, ** 30252 adyl5z@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Obtain a position where I can maximize my Paralegal skills and training experience,

a job which presents a challenging role to me and where I can utilize my education, communication skills and knowledge of current legal affairs to confidently present myself for the benefit of the company.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management skills

Successful in learning and comprehending new systems and methods

Project oriented, sticking with a task until completed

Effectively composed when working with a wide range of personalities

General secretarial and office skills

Ability to interact professionally, efficiently, and pleasantly with individuals

Proficient in Windows, Excel, Power Point and Quick Books and Tabs Billing software

Proficient in MEC, Mississippi Electronic Courts

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Supervision

Maintained cordial working relations while explaining and clarifying others’ errors

Instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of groups up to 45 individuals

Coordinated work assignments and schedules

Interviewed, hired, and dismissed staff members as required by my position

Maintained full operation of a professional office, opening and closing

Communication

Have the ability to retain a sense of humor during tense situations

Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments

Learned teamwork skills such as cooperation and compromise in team projects

Worked directly with the Officer in charge maintaining a positive work environment with civilians and military personnel

Answered telephone calls and taking messages and maintaining a phone log

Ability to maintain office mail log, and appointment books

WORK HISTORY

Receptionist LoCoco and LoCoco Law Firm, D’Iberville, MS Jan.2014- Aug.2014

Legal Secretary/ Paralegal Law Office of Channing Powell, Gulfport, MS Oct.2012- Feb. 2013

Contract Legal Secretary Fowler-Rodriguez Valdes- Fauli, Gulfport, MS Apr.2012- Apr2012

Internship Northcutt Legal Clinic, Gulfport, MS Jan.2012-Apr.2012

Sales Representative

Children’s Place, Gulfport, MS

Jun.2005- Aug. 2005

Project Manager

Lewis Services, New Orleans, LA

Jun. 2000- Jul. 2001

Co-Assistant Manager

Jeans West, Tacoma, WA

Nov. 1994-Jul.1997

PROFESSIONAL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Military Officer’s Wives Association 2002- Present

Gulf Coast Association of Legal Professionals (NALS) 2011- Present

Navy Family Ombudsman Program (NAVSCIATTS) 2007-2009

Commissioned Notary Public of Mississippi 2013- 2017

EDUCATION

Diploma Wichita Southeast High School, Wichita, Kansas May 1995

Career Diploma Legal Secretary Penn Foster Career School, Scranton Pennsylvania Oct. 2006

Associates of Applied Science

Degree in Paralegal Technology

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport, MS

May 2012

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