Data entry, Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
Resume:
Crystal Myers
EDUCATION
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX Aug 2003 – May 2007
B.S. in Communication (emphasis in journalism)
B.A. in Political Science
• Magna Cum Laude graduate
• Honors Program graduate
• 3.8 GPA
• Political Science Honor Society – Pi Sigma Alpha
• Senior Honor Society – Phi Kappa Phi
• Freshman Honor Society – Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma
• Three years as a volunteer staff writer for the University Press
o Main objective was writing hard news and feature stories
o Many hours spent proofreading and editing documents
o Much experience in conducting interviews
SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Writing – Experienced in many styles of writing, such as
essays, news, reports, thesis, and correspondence
• Interviewing – Class and real world experience in being
interviewed and interviewing others
• Proofreading – Training and experience proofing academic and
news documents as well as legal documents in Fortis
• Computer software and programs – Word, Excel, Access, Fortis,
LexisNexis, WestLaw, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Typing – 50 wpm
• Other Skills – Scanning, copying, printing, and faxing
• Research – Have done extensive research for many news articles
and academic projects
WORK EXPERIENCE
Provost Umphrey Law Firm, Beaumont, TX Nov 2006 – Present
• Convenience Center Manager Oct 2007 – Present
o All duties as when an Imaging Assistant (see below) in
addition to maintaining the copy center, overseeing the mail
room, working with the administrator to order supplies and to
keep supplies stocked, and working with others to solve
problems quickly and efficiently.
• Imaging Assistant – Data entry into Fortis software Nov 2006 –
Oct 2007
o Prepping – Preparing legal documents for entry into
Fortis by dividing them into categories. There is a
large volume of documents that must be entered into Fortis
daily, and deadlines must be met. Only those who are most
qualified and have the most experience prep documents for
Fortis.
o Scanning – Using expensive and sensitive equipment to scan the
image of documents into our computer system
o Indexing – Manually entering the information for each
document into Fortis
o Copy and printing projects – Have done all types and sizes of
copy jobs for paralegals and lawyers
o Trial – Have worked on organizing and preparing trial
exhibits and documents for several trials. Consists of
making all copies for defendants, plaintiffs, and court;
scanning all documents into computer system; labeling and
keeping documents organized for trial.
Candle Cottage, Nederland, TX Nov 2004 – Nov 2006
• Sales Representative
o Sales – Entering each transaction and accurately keeping
record of currency
o Customer Service – Greeting each customer and solving any
problems that arose in a friendly manner
o Inventory – Keeping record of inventory and making sure that
store stayed stocked
o Closing – Preparing end of day reports and accounting for all
of the transactions and currency taken for the day
o Maintenance – Keeping the store clean, decorating for each
season, and creating displays.
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