1. ASHLEY MARIA WATSON
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Professional Summary
Enthusiastic and resourceful college graduate with academic and professional background in political science and strong interest in law and public
policy. High level project management skills with proficiency in developing public presentations. Ability to establish priorities, meet challenges head on
with experience providing executive level support.
Education
 Bachelor of Arts: Political Science (May 2013)
Spelman College – Atlanta, Georgia
 Awards: Maryland General Assembly Legislature Scholarship (2009 Recipient), NextGen Network Scholarship (2009 Essay Finalist),
Outstanding Artistic Talent Youth Arts Showcase (Visual Artist)
Skills
 Event Planning
 Understanding of Social and New Media
 Proficient in all Microsoft Programs & Adobe
Photoshop
 MacOSX Proficient
 Proofreading and Editing
 Superior verbalcommunicationskills
Work History
Community Developer I (Paralegal): 09/2016 to Present
State’s Attorney’s Office for Prince George’s County, Maryland–Upper Marlboro, MD
 Responsible for using computer software to index, organize and manage documents
 Conduct research on relevant laws, court opinions and regulations
 Draft correspondence and other documents or pleadings
 Organize and present information by authoring reports and assist during preparation for all types of hearings and trials
 Responsible for communicating with law enforcement officers to assist with the review and evaluation of felony and misdemeanor violations of
Maryland law
 Support the Assistant States Attorney’s by communicating with witnesses when necessary, and being present during witness interviews
 Use computer databases and all other sources of information to obtain relevant history on offenders being reviewed and evaluated for prosecution
Judiciary Clerk II: 04/2016 to 08/2016
District Court of Maryland/District Five– Hyattsville, MD
 Assisted with trial preparation by processing WRITS (Warrants of Restitution) within the specified time frame
 Entered court judgements in Mainframe electronic database
 Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, and attorneys
 Reviewed, edited and proofread court filings for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting
 Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone, directed calls using the multi-line switchboard
 Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot
12609 Midstock Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772|(H) 301-952-1172|(C) 301-266-6883|awatso91@gmail.com

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Ashley Maria Watson – Page 2 – Resume Cont.
Legal Assistant: 07/2013 to 02/2016
District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings – Washington, D.C.
 Maintained multiple Jurisdictions for the Department of Human Services (DHS), which handles cases involving Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Medicaid, Emergency Rental Housing, and Homeless Shelters
 Oversaw Resource Center/Intake Center, which involved extensive public interfacing, maintained hearing docket for ten judges, and
kept the general public informed about public benefits policies
 Created interactive digital presentations for Senior Staff, organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for all clients
 Handled complex cases, which required patience and a proper understanding of public benefits processes and procedures
 Prepared case files, contacted the involved parties for scheduling and case disposition statuses
 Assisted with trial preparation by organizing exhibits and other key evidence,
 Developed a working relationship with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys
 Reviewed, edited and proofread orders for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting
 Dictated all weekly and bi-weekly hearing calendars
 Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone, directed calls using the multi-line switchboard
 Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot
Executive Assistant Internship: 05/2011 to 08/2011
George Washington University Academic Technologies Department – Washington, D.C.
 Directed administrative functions for the directors, principals, consultants and key managers
 Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum
 Located and attached appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies
 Frequently used word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
 Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs of customers
 Provided base level IT support to non-technical personnel within the business
 Resolved customer issues in a clear, courteous and straightforward manner
 Resolved problems with malfunctioning products