EVELYN HOUSTON
Edina, MN. *****- 941-***-**** - **********@******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Paralegal graduate knowledgeable in all aspects of case preparation and representation and over 11 years' experience in office administrative positions handling confidential and sensitive documents. Familiar with filings, petitions, E-Discovery, case management, and interviewing. Possesses excellent research, documentation, and reporting abilities with outstanding communication and presentation skills. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bryan University Tempe, AZ
Graduated October 2023
Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies and litigation Technologies
• GPA: 3.50
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paralegal
Livgard Lloyd & Christel Law Firm July 2024-Present
• Processed and interviewed clients to evaluate cases.
• Hands on experience in analyzing complex cases and resolving issues.
• Assist attorney with filing hearing.
• Answered incoming calls to discuss eligibility for social security.
• Processed social security applications.
• Ability to interpret various social security regulations and procedures.
• Processed incoming applications for social security benefits.
• Familiarity of supplement social security income programs. Assistant Property Manager
Highland Management. February 2023-July 2024
• Assist with leasing questions.
• Create maintenance request as needed.
• Pay invoices.
• Pull reports.
• Assist with team meetings.
• Manage employees as needed.
• Train newer employees.
• Manage & research issues at the property sites.
Fraud Specialist October 2022-August 2023
Target Corporate Brooklyn Park
• Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing payments.
• Prepares documentation related to delinquent and other past due accounts to be forwarded to the Company's outside collection agency.
• Assist guest with questions regarding fraudulent transactions.
• Research accounts and procedures as needed.
• Took escalated calls in a professional manner.
• Confirm recent credit card activity.
• Assist with billing inquiries as needed.
Customer Service Representative
Target Corporate November 2017-October 2018
• Proceeded Target.com orders.
• Resolved escalated issues.
• Accept Inbound calls regarding orders.
• Maintained accounts as needed.
Customer Service Representative October 2018- October 2020 Rochester, NY
Benefit Resource-121 Benefits
• Answered inbound calls regarding flexible spending accounts, Health Savings accounts & Health Reimbursement accounts.
• Sent notifications to participants as needed.
• Transfer to various departments.
• Take escalated calls in a professional manner.
Customer Service Representative
TCF Bank December 2014-March 2015
ST. Paul, MN
• Answered inbound calls regarding mortgages.
• Processed payments from checking and savings accounts.
• Researched missing payments.
• Resolve escalated calls in a professional manner. Customer Service Representative
Wells Fargo August 2008-December 2013
• Answered inbound calls in regard to Health Savings Accounts.
• Setup service ticket for enrollment of Benefits.
• Handled customer issues and complaints in a professional manner.
• Assist customers in bringing delinquent accounts current. . Assist customers with questions regarding their accounts.
• Transfer inbound and outbound customers to various departments. Skills
• File Organization and Management, Legal Research and Document Preparation, Client Intake, Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills, and Attentive to Details and Deadlines
• Computer: MS Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel, Access, Outlook), WordPerfect, QuickBooks, LexisNexis, and E Discovery
• Typing speed: 60 WPM