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Crystal China

Port Wentworth,GA

Summary

Organized and dedicated Legal Administrative Specialist with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Administrative Specialist

Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current
  • Explained VBA rating decisions and provided explanations using extensive knowledge of VA benefits within the system of record.
  • Explained claims and appeals in accordance with an type of claim or appeal being submitted.
  • Communicated and developed positive relationships professionally with Veterans and their families using VA terminology.
  • Recognized and analyzed problems for short-term and long term circumstances.
  • Assisted with providing information from typed or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents and files.
  • Answered telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Executive Business Administrator

C&C Essence Candle Company LLC
04.2021 - Current

(20 Hours Per Week)

  • Processed employee expense reports quickly to prevent delays in payouts.
  • Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
  • Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
  • Used measurements, analysis and process alternatives to arrive at best practices.
  • Implemented business initiatives to optimize day-to-day operations, resulting in 50% increase in productivity.

Clerk of Superior Court

Chatham County Government
02.2023 - 01.2024

(20 Hours Per Week)

  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files with extreme discretion for easy tracking and retrieval.
  • Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.

Operator Adminstrator

Community Services Associates
05.2018 - 05.2021

(40 Hours Per Week)

  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
  • Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
  • Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
  • Monitored customer industry trends to determine best approaches and solutions.

SLED Gate Officer

Shipyard Plantation
07.2017 - 12.2018

(40 hours Per Week)

  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Minor in U.S. History

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

Interpersonal & Communication

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suites

Odyssey Case Management System

FileTrail

Google Drive

ADP Workforce Now

Timeline

Legal Administrative Specialist

Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2024 - Current

Clerk of Superior Court

Chatham County Government
02.2023 - 01.2024

Executive Business Administrator

C&C Essence Candle Company LLC
04.2021 - Current

Operator Adminstrator

Community Services Associates
05.2018 - 05.2021

SLED Gate Officer

Shipyard Plantation
07.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Minor in U.S. History

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Capella University
Crystal China