ASHLEY MCDONALD

106 Portrush Lane

Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 671-6596
amfc54d8@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced and results-driven professional, demonstrating solid interpersonal a
nd communication skills. Proven track record of completing all tasks within stri
ngent time deadlines, while achieving company goals and objectives. Energetic a
nd goal-oriented with a well-rounded background in supporting a progressive orga
nization. Currently seeking a full-time position which will effectively utilize
all acquired skills and abilities, bringing 5+ years of professional experience
as follows:
KEY STRENGTHS
* Client/Attorney Relations
* File Management
* Legal Documentation
* Relationship Building
* Attorney Billing
* Customer Service
* Administrative Support
* Public Relations
* Time Management
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
HENNESSY & WALKER GROUP, P.C., Charleston, SC Mar. 2007 - Sept. 2010
Legal Assistant
Assumed full responsibility for corresponding with clients, court personnel, att
orneys, investigators, and the general public.
- Managed client files by opening and closing files accordingly, as well as atto
rney billing.
- Assisted in preparing documents to be filed with the court.
- Compiled and reviewed correspondence during the litigation process.
- Confirmed the attorney had essential legal documents in order to be adequately
prepared for trial.
- Ensured legal documents were filed in a timely manner.
AEROPOSTALE, Charleston, SC Jul. 2006 - Mar. 200
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Assistant Manager
Held accountable for assisting the Manager with daily store operations, as well
as generating sales to meet and exceed store quota.
- Supervised the floor while providing exemplary customer service.
- Motivated employees to top performance and encouraged pride in performance.
- Ensured all associates were working to maintain standards.
- Fully trained all employees on loss prevention and its importance.
- Prepared nightly deposits and calculated daily cash flow.
HOLLISTER, Charleston, SC Oct. 2005 - Jul. 2006
Assistant Manager
Responsible for performing all managerial related duties such as hiring and trai
ning new employees, completing paperwork, and attending conference calls.
- Delegated tasks to sales associates
- Completed all opening and closing duties of the store.
- Maintained a high level of customer service while supervising the sales floor.
- Ensured all complaints by customers and staff were quickly resolved.
- Balanced and calculated daily income.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Radford University | Bachelor of Science in Media Studies (2001-2005)
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
and Adobe Photoshop. As well as Time Matters, QuickBooks, Accurint, Lexis and
Westlaw.

AFFILIATIONS
American Marketing Association - Member (2001-2005)