LaToya Westbrooks
Ellenwood
Summary
Professional administrative with track record in supporting leadership. Proven ability to handle confidential information and manage executive schedules effectively. Focused on fostering team collaboration and meeting dynamic business needs through exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
National Guard Bureau Trial Defense Services
12.2024 - Current
- Conducts intake of potential clients, gathered case details, and drafted preliminary legal documents
- Provides direct assistance to attorneys representing service members accused of crimes
- Educates accused Servicemembers on their rights and responsibilities in the military criminal justice process
- Handles case management, maintains training requirements, and oversees legal assistance administration
- Organizes legal and administrative materials in final form, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to professional standards
- Edits legal documents for grammar, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring alignment with supporting materials
Office Manager
Georgia Army National Guard
11.2019 - 12.2024
- Provided comprehensive training and mentoring to legal personnel, enhancing proficiency in legal processes
- Coordinated with superiors and colleagues to ensure timely updates and address issues effectively
- Drafted executive summaries and reports, implemented procedural changes to improve efficiency
- Gathered incoming actions, assigned them to appropriate personnel, to conclusion, and ensured workflow status of all actions were consistently updated
- Managed and coordinated scheduling with senior leadership to ensure timely and efficient meetings
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Promoted open communication, contributing of ideas, and active participation among legal personnel through various face-to-face meetings, fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment
Legal Administrator
Georgia Army National Guard
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Trained, mentored, and coached civilian and military personnel in professional standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development
- Supervised and reviewed military operations training for legal personnel, ensuring compliance with standards
- Coordinated administrative services for 50 legal personnel across six major commands, optimizing support efficiency
- Drafted reports, briefed leadership, and implemented procedural changes for enhanced operational effectiveness
- Coordinated travel and reimbursement for judge advocates, civilians, and reviewed travel authorizations valued over $90k
Legal Administrator
National Guard Bureau Trial Defense Services
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated and managed travel for 203 travelers using Defense Travel System (DTS), ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
- Delivered instructional training on DTS and administrative procedures, including promotions and pay-related matters, enhancing efficiency and compliance
- Provided instructional training on DTS and administrative matters, including promotions and pay issues
- Organized and facilitated annual offsite position and career training programs for defense counsel and paralegals, ensuring seamless execution and professional development opportunities
- Estimated annual funding requirements by gathering and comparing past, current, and future requirements
- Prepared justifications for additional funds based on changing requirements
- Acquired and tracked up to $1M in funds for trainings, travel, and personnel
Sexual Assault Investigator
National Guard Bureau
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Conducted comprehensive administrative investigations for potential sexual assault cases, interviewing over 50 witnesses across five investigations
- Coordinated and supervised advanced investigative plans, including developing strategies and scheduling witness interviews
- Effectively briefed State Adjutants General and command staff on investigation results
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing witness interviews and investigation results for clear determinations based on factual evidence
Company Commander
Georgia Army National Guard
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Oversaw the operational readiness and physical fitness of 110 soldiers, ensuring mission preparedness
- Managed $8M worth of military property, implementing inventory control measures and ensuring compliance
- Planned and executed collective training for 110 soldiers, fostering skill development and unit cohesion
- Planned, assessed, and allocated resources for collective training of 110 soldiers, enhancing skill development and unit cohesion
- Coordinated weekly meetings with leadership, supply, and human resources specialists to ensure mission alignment and efficient resource utilization
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Northcentral University
BA - Criminal Justice
Florida State University
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Report writing
Documentation
Organizational skills
Document filing
Client communication
Document preparation
Records management
Office administration
Timeline
Paralegal
National Guard Bureau Trial Defense Services
12.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Georgia Army National Guard
11.2019 - 12.2024
Legal Administrator
Georgia Army National Guard
07.2017 - 11.2019
Legal Administrator
National Guard Bureau Trial Defense Services
10.2015 - 07.2017
Sexual Assault Investigator
National Guard Bureau
06.2015 - 10.2015
Company Commander
Georgia Army National Guard
12.2013 - 12.2014
BA - Criminal Justice
Florida State University
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Northcentral University
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