Paralegal and Administrative Specialist with HR Experience
Resume:
PATRICIA PARKS
***********@*****.***
Pampa, TX 79065
I was born and raised here in Pampa. I am married to Tonmy Parks. Together we raised 3 sons here in Pampa and we have 4 grandchildren. Our eldest son passed away from squamouscell carcinoma of the throat in 2022. He has 1 son. Our middle son is married with 3 children snd he eotks a t Huntington Titan. Our youngest is single and lives in Fort Worth. He attends Southwestern Theological Seminary pursuing his bachelor's in Theological Studies. I have been an active member of Central Baptist Church for 37 years including singin in the choir and i hsve been on 2 mission trips. I helped with Snack pack for 3 years. I enjoy reading, sewing, but mostly spending time with my family.
Several years ago I was instrumental in organizing and hosting a benefit for Rodney McCullough to help with medical treatment. While working at TDCJ I solicited donations for several auctions benefiting several different charities including a trap shoot. I enjoy helping to organize events of all types.
Certifications & Licenses
Certified Notary Public
TX Driver's License
Paralegal certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Asstistant Financial Off
First Baptist Church Pampa TX
Feb 2013 to March 2025
1. Accounts Payable
2. Making & posting all deposits
3. Employee records
4. Payroll
5. Human Resources
6. Maintain and reconcile 8 credit cards
7. Pay & file all Payroll and Quarterly Taxes
PARALEGAL/LEGAL SECRETARY
Sturgeon Law Firm Pampa. TX
Attended National Paralegal College
Completed Paralegal certificate
1. Research
2. Billing Hours
3. Assist in Court
4. Phone
5. Negotiating Plea deals between attorney and DA Office
INMATE RECORDS SUPERVISOR
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Jordan/Eaten Units Pampa. TX
July 2005 to December 2010
1. Supervise 5 clerks and 2 offices
2. File & Maintain all inmate all inmate records according to State policy
MAILROOM CLERK
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Jordan Unit. Pampa TX
May 1998 to September 2001
1. Data Entry
2. Collect all outgoing mail
3. Search and examine all incoming and outgoing correspondence
4. Log and serve all Legal correspondence
5. Deny, log, record, notify offender and dispose of all contraband items according to TDCJ Policy.
6. Issue and reconcile all indigent supplies to offenders
EDUCATION
Pampa High School
Diploma 1983
National Paralegal College in Paralegal studies
Remote
January 2011 to February 2012
Certificate in Paralegal studies
Clarendon College Real Estate Studies
Pampa TX
August 2001 to December 2001
1. Contracts
2. Ethics
SKILLS
Accounts receivable
Invoice reconciliation
Client relationship development
Equipment maintenance
Real Estate law
Customer relationship building
Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
Driving
Filing
10 key Typing
Front desk
Community engagement
Payroll data entry
Administrative experience
Law office
Budget management
Routine inspections
Office Management
Direct support
Technical Proficiency
Account reconciliation
Invoice data entry
Paralegal
Health insurance coordinator
Payroll tax
Financial data reconciliation
Banking
Invoice payment processing
Customer service
Clerical experience
Accounting and finance experience
Interpersonal skills
Team management
Organizational skills
Productivity software
Financial software
Accounting
Excel data analysis
Client interaction
Task prioritization
Executive administrative support
Office experience
Phone inquiries
General ledger data entry
Managing budgets in a financial role
Research
Contracts
Multitasking
Client meetings
Payroll tax processing
Legal writing
Payroll processing
Human resources
Legal assistant experience
Account management
Phone communication
Windows
Decision making
Teamwork
Accounting software
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