Cheramie Henagan is seeking a new career opportunity in the legal field or professional office setting that allows her to utilize her skills and experience. She has over 7 years of experience in legal assistant and administrative roles, including currently working as a legal assistant for a law firm processing BP oil spill claims and previously for other law firms in Gulfport, MS. Her skills include Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, excellent communication, and attention to detail. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi.

1. Cheramie Henagan
Seeking a fresh career in the legal field or a professional office setting that will
promote growth and encourage me to showcase my strengths and experience
new challenges.
707 E North St., Apt. 408
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 369-6516
cheramie.henagan@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
Pro Editing Services, ​work from home — ​Owner
February 2014 - Present
Personal business where I edit/proofread documents and assignments
for various clients, such as college students, high school students, and a
published fiction author.
https://www.facebook.com/GoodEditing4U
http://tack.bz/MkyB
Wilson Law Firm, P.C., ​work from home — ​Legal Assistant
October 2012 - Present
Taking BP business economic loss claims from start to finish by
following the claims process as laid out in the settlement agreement.
Serving as liaison for business owners, CPA’s, attorneys, and claims
analysts. Requesting information/documents from claimants. Creating
and maintaining electronic files for each claim. Reviewing, analyzing,
and responding to notices. Responsible for acknowledging and keeping
up with important deadlines. Professionally drafting memoranda,
letters, and emails. Uploaded a total of 283 claims onto the Deepwater
Horizon Claims Center portal.
Davis & Crump, P.C., ​Gulfport, MS​​— ​Legal Assistant
April 2012 - October 2012
Typed, printed, and mailed disengagement letters to clients of various
litigations, such as Darvocet, Avandia, and Skechers Shape-Up shoes.
Perfected plaintiff fact sheets for Yaz birth control cases. Typed medical
and pharmacy summaries for Yaz cases. Requested medical and
pharmacy records for Reglan cases. Frequently performed duties of
scanning and filing. Used Microsoft Access on a daily basis. Also worked
with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strojny Financial Services, ​Ocean Springs, MS​​—
Receptionist/Assistant
January 2012 - April 2012
Answered phones, took messages, scheduled appointments, entered
data into DRAKE computer software, printed out tax refund checks,
SKILLS AND ASSETS
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Outlook
Types 71 WPM
Dropbox
ShareFile
Scanning
Faxing
Google Drive
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Outstanding grammar usage
Analyzes every detail
Team player
Friendly demeanor
Flexible
Eager to learn new things
Positive attitude
Ambitious
Organized
Problem solver
Organized
Excellent communicator
Perfectionist
Tech-savvy
Self-reliant

2. delivered payroll to business clientele, kept up with money, balanced the
money by using a day sheet, printed out stamps from stamps.com, filed
everything in its appropriate place, kept the accountants and financial
advisor organized and aware of their schedules, printed out tax return
documents and placed them in the correct order.
AmeriCorps/DOT USA, ​Gulfport, MS​​—
Technology Integration Intern
October 2011 - January 2012
Empowered teachers at Harrison Central Elementary School on how to
use technology in the classroom to better motivate their students to
learn. Researched Web 2.0 tools, shared, and demonstrated them to the
teachers. Learned the extensiveness of the SMART Board and its
software. Educated teachers via a 30-minute presentation on how to use
the SMART Board and how they can apply its numerous features to
various subjects. Taught teachers how to create a Prezi, which is a more
innovative version of a PowerPoint presentation.
Gautier Public Library, ​Gautier, MS​​— ​Youth
Services/Library Assistant
March 2009 - October 2011
Worked the front desk, checked books in and out for patrons, designed
book displays and bulletin boards, planned and executed the library’s
weekly Storytime activities and its annual 6-week-long Summer
Reading Program; researched and ordered books, DVD’s, video games,
audio books, and music CD’s for youth of all ages; transformed and
improved the Teen section, expanded the Graphic Novel section, started
a Facebook fan page and library club for teen patrons; initiated monthly,
themed poetry readings; brainstormed and directed different types of
library events for youth, including a very successful Vampire Writing
Contest; trained, oversaw, and managed volunteers of all ages; helped
patrons with public computer issues, successfully completed webinars
and computer classes on a regular basis. Attended library conferences.
EDUCATION
The University of Southern Mississippi, ​Hattiesburg, MS
— ​B.A. in Journalism, minor in English
August 1999 - December 2004
Took the Shakespeare class as part of the British Studies Program, in
which I lived at Kings College in London for one month and spent four
days in Paris. Worked as a Student Printz reporter, copy editor, and
photographer; served as a Pi Beta Phi Sorority member; worked as a
Proofreader for the Public Relations Department; and tutored USM
athletes regarding various English/writing assignments.
LANGUAGES
Excellent English
Adequate Spanish
REFERENCES
Charles P. Wilson, Jr.
Current boss, attorney
228-297-0481
charles@wilsonattorney.com
Jo Anne West
Retired library manager
228-238-5500
jakwest70@gmail.com
Amy Carter
Accountant at Strojny
228-875-0952
acarter@strojnycorps.net