Jean Everingham has over 10 years of experience as an administrative assistant and legal receptionist. She has worked in various roles supporting executives, attorneys, and office staff through tasks like phone and reception duties, organizing files, ordering supplies, and assisting with administrative projects. Everingham prides herself on providing excellent customer service and aims to make the lives of busy professionals easier through her professional and dedicated work.

1. Jean Everingham
2509 Mountain View Road Stafford, VA 22556
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(571) 282-5010 everinghamjean@gmail.com
S U M M A R Y
Over 10 years of Administrative Assistant/Legal Receptionist experience. Consummate professional dedicated to making the
lives of busy executives easier. Serves as an effective gatekeeper, prepares well-researched and accurate documents; manages
busy calendars, and effectively handles office duties.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MSOffice 97-2003, 2007, 2010 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Delta View, Elite Webview, PC Law as
well as others. Type70 WPM.
E D U C A T I O N
N o rt h e rn Vi rg i n i a C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e – Wo o dbri dg e , VA
A sso ci a tes i n Pa ra l eg a l
2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 4
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lessard Design INC. – Vienna, VA
Receptionist October, 2013 - Present
Reporting to the Director of Administration, I was responsible for all administrative duties in the front desk area to ensure
that the office runs smoothly. Answering the main phone line, mail distribution, office supplies and general clerical duties to all
staff members. Assisted the Director of Administration with various tasks and projects.
•Answered main phone line and handles all incoming calls in a professional Manner
•Greeted clients/visitors and escorted them around the building
•Handles all incoming/outgoing mail/packages for staff including making labels/packaging and distributing all incoming mail
•Assisted in mailings for the Accounting Department
•Assisted HR with all employer mandated mailings e.g. 401k notices, affordable care act notices
•Lunch & Learn scheduling, set-up, and clean up, and maintaining all files for future reference
•Maintained order in the kitchens, and conference rooms: set-up and clean up after meetings
•Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level: anticipating needed supplies,
evaluating new office products, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies and maintaining
the supply room
•Managed lunch and catering orders for staff and events
•Employee events setup/clean-up: Happy Hours, Potlucks, Employee Meetings, etc
•Filing for HR/Recruiting including: making new files, creating archives
•Printing new hire paperwork for HR, assisting new employees with new hire paperwork
•Assisted HR with implementing State, Federal, and OSHA US Poster Compliance Labor Law
•Internal staff space relocation/clean-up assistance
•Misc. Internet Research for Marketing, HR, and Admin
•Assisted Marketing with using PowerPoint to create name plates for offices and staff, and creatingnew employee Welcome Signs
and Nameplates
•Assisted with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and collating
Zelnick & Erickson, P.C.
Legal Receptionist/Legal Secretary 2012-2013
•Cordially and Professionally Answered a heavy volume of inbound calls from Non- English speaking clients
•Took accurate and thorough messages
•Greeting walk-in customers at the front desk.
•Greet clients and visitors to office with warmth and professionalism

2. Jean Everingham
2509 Mountain View Road Stafford, VA 22556
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•Receiving and distributing mail to office staff
•Assisting Paralegal’s with administrative tasks such as faxing, making copies, etc.
•Keeping all files organized and updated
•Maintained inventory of supplies and ordering more supplies as needed
•Managed and updated customer filing system
•Transformed previously manual processes relating to appointments into efficient, computerized system in Microsoft Outlook
•Excelled in role requiring the ability to handle a variety of customer service and administrative tasks and resolve customer issues
with expediency.
•Supported Immigration Senior Partner, Associates and Paralegal’s by preparing correspondences for clients to tell them when
their proof of VISA and/or Citizenship, Employer-Based VISA documentation would be effective and when it would expire and
their responsibilities
•Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception within a high-volume environment. Calmed upset/angry
customers, researched and rapidly solved problems and rebuilt client trust to prevent theloss of key accounts.
•Consistently praised by management for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail, exemplary customer service
delivery and team-player attitude.
•Supervised and Coordinated the strategic, operational and logistical activities necessary for the production of meetings to take
place
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh PC
Receptionist 2004-2012
•Answered heavy volume of inbound calls in cordial, professional and timely manner.
•Transferedcalls to appropriate individuals.
•Greeted walk-in customers at the front desk
•Receiving and distributing mail to office staff timely
•Keeping all files organized and updated
•Assisted Attorneys and Support Staff as needed
•Consistently praised by management for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail, exemplary customer service
delivery and team-player attitude.
•Controlled and maintained office petty cash.
•Use personal vehicle to taking Planning and Zoning submissions to: Prince William County Attorney Office, Planning, Zoning
and Mapping offices as well as Prince William County Service Authority daily.
•Coordinated the strategic, operational and logistical activities necessary for the production of meetings to take place
AWARDS
Peoples' Choice
December 2014
Recognition for willingly and selflessly giving support, encouragement, and help to others and who has made a difference and a
better place to work for each member of Lessard Design, Inc.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Strategic Public Relations, Social Media, Telephone & Front Desk Reception, Customer Service, Filing, Database &
Records Management, Executive & Administrative Support, Reports &Spreadsheets, Complaint Handling, Accounts
Payable/Receivable, Bank Deposits, Assistant to OfficeManager, Meeting Planner, DataEntry (65 WPM)