Productive, quality-oriented J.D. Graduate eager to contribute strong analytical and administrative talents toward supporting a legal firm or courthouse in achieving goals and objectives.

 

 

         Considerable expertise in daily office management, customer/client service, workload planning, data entry, legal research and writing, and records maintenance.

         Highly respected for precise attention to detail and deadlines.

         Reputation for professionalism, integrity, commitment to confidentiality, and a team player work approach.     

         Extremely versatile; quickly adapt to new roles, responsibilities, software, and environments.   

         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

         Proven management and leadership abilities.

         Solid experience and training in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

 

 

J.D. C University of Idaho, College of Law, 2008

Legal Office Professional Certification C Truckee Meadows Community College

M.A. in English Literature C University of Nevada, Reno, 2004        

B.A. in English C University of Nevada, Reno, 2002

 

 

Phi Alpha Delta C Legal Fraternity

Student Chapter, American Bar Association

LSADR (Law Students for Alternate Dispute Resolution) C University of Idaho, College of Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution seminar C Northwest Institute

Golden Key International Honor Society

Top Ten Senior Women of 2002

Esther Early Scholarship recipient

Dean s List

Graduation with distinction from UNR

 

 

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Nevada System of Higher Education, TMCC / WNC / UNR, 2002 to Present 

English Instructor (part-time)

         Design, develop and administer traditional and online curriculum in alignment with department guidelines and criteria.

         Create assignments, prepare and deliver lectures, and grade students submitted work.

         Motivate, mentor, and foster excellent relationships with students, vital to advancing academic progress and success.

 

W.N.C.C. Learning Resources Center, 2000 to 2005

Tutor C Academic Skills and English Writing

         Performed full spectrum of office management functions inclusive of data entry, file maintenance, scheduling, customer service, and answering telephones.

         Developed and presented Writing a Research Paper workshop and prepared various handouts and exercises to build on students skills and abilities.

         Reviewed and assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.

 

JCPenney, Inc., 1998 to 2000

Sales Associate / Department Manager

         Applied dynamic multi-tasking expertise toward performing broad-scope retail functions encompassing customer service, sales, inventory management, and sales report preparation.

         Arranged visually-appealing merchandise displays to entice customers and maximize sales.

 

Additional experience includes Great Basin Internet Services and Silver Rose Assisted Living Center.