Elizabeth Stevens 1112C Algarita Avenue Austin TX 78704
[email protected] 512.963.8604
EDUCATION MS in Information Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Focus on providing reference services and information literacy instruction in an academic library. Current GPA: 4.00 BA, Southwestern University, Georgetown Texas Major: Theatre, GPA: 3.87
Expected: May, 2010
2006
EXPERIENCE Front Desk Services University of Texas School of Information • • •
Provided information on courses and admissions for the School of Information in response to in‐ person, telephonic, and electronic inquiries. Instructed individuals in the use of the department’s website and digital services. Received incoming correspondence and deliveries responding or directing materials to appropriate individuals.
Legal Assistant, Document Management Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel • • • • •
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September 2007 – January 2009 Austin, Texas
Provided information in response to numerous client and attorney inquiries in a fast‐paced environment utilizing a variety of print and electronic sources. Instructed and provided assistance to co‐workers in the use and implementation of new procedures and software. Implemented and maintained numerous spreadsheets, databases, digital, and paper files in accordance with firm and client guidelines and requirements. Digitized files and other documents for use, retention, and archiving. Corresponded with attorneys and clients via email and instant messaging to provide instant information services, documenting inquiries for later use and reference.
Litigation Assistant Ebe & Associates, P.C. •
January 2009 - Present Austin, Texas
March 2007 – September 2007 Austin, Texas
Evaluated inquiries from clients and vendors and provided information or directed parties to the correct resources. Prepared and edited client correspondence and legal motions for grammar and formatting ensuring that all needs were addressed. Prepared instructional guides regarding how to manage a new Flash website as well as how to organize paper and digital files.
SKILLS Operating systems: Software: Web Development:
Windows and Macintosh Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe (Acrobat Professional, Photoshop CS4) HTML, CSS, web publishing, basic flash, Dreamweaver, TextWrangler, some JavaScript