Kimberly A. Huggins

1803 Longview Street |Papillion, NE 68133 | 402-690-5969 | 

Summary

Self-motivated professional with exceptional interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills. Experience with diverse industries including education, journalism, and marketing/public relations. Areas of expertise include extensive customer service, writing, and proofreading. Currently pursuing Paralegal Accelerated Certificate with a graduation date of Spring 2022.

 

Professional Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Windows-based, applications
• 20+ years customer service/support
• Data entry/typing
• Time-management
• Teamwork
• Public speaking
• E-filing experience
• Casemaker experience

 

Legal Service

Paralegal Intern: Seidler & Seidler, PC, Omaha, NE

(June – November 2021)

• Gained experience with estate planning and probate. Drafted pleadings and client correspondence. Conducted legal research, prepared trial exhibits, and e-filed pleadings. Assisted with general office duties as well as organized/maintained case files.

Paralegal Intern: Sleister Law, Fremont, NE

(September – November 2021)

• Gained experience with criminal and general law practice. Drafted motions, pleadings, and client correspondence. Conducted legal research, e-filed pleadings, and organized/maintained case files.

 

Communications & Office Support Experience

Freelance writer: N2 Publishing, Omaha, NE

(December 2008 to November 2015)

• Contributed articles and photography, as well as provided proofreading expertise for neighborhood newsletter, distributed monthly to 450+ Omaha-metro area households.

Self-employed editor & copywriter: Papillion, NE

(August 2002 to May 2011)

• Supplied proofreading and copyediting expertise for multiple local authors.
• Provided copywriting, website content development, and proofreading services for Oriental Trading Company and various local businesses.

 

Customer Service/Retail Experience

Customer Associate: Christopher & Banks, Papillion, NE

(September 2019 to February 2021)

• Part-time team member for a women’s clothing store, provided customer service, and visual merchandising.
• Assisted with liquidation sales throughout store closing.

Customer Associate: Canoyer Garden Center, Papillion, NE

(June – August 2020 and June – October 2021)

• Seasonal team member provided customer service; organized, inventoried, and maintained greenhouse.

 

Education Sector Experience

Paraprofessional: Gilder Elementary School, Bellevue, NE

(March 2018 to current)

• Teach math and reading skills, develop visual displays, maintain calendars, grade papers, upload student papers to classroom virtual learning app, and assist with classroom management.
• Establish a culture of inclusion with a diverse population of children.
• Managed library services and taught basic library skills.

Teacher: Arts For All, Inc., Omaha, NE

(May 2010 to current)

• Teach acting/improv & writing classes for elementary-age students through non-profit fine arts program.

 

Additional Experience

Marketing and Development Coordinator: Goodwill Industries, Inc., Omaha, NE (1999 – 2000)

Public Relations Instructor: Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, NE (1999)

Newsroom Manager/Reporter: Fremont Tribune newspaper, Fremont, NE

(1995 – 1997)

 

Education

Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE

(2019 – current)

Legal Studies – Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (LSACC)

3.8 GPA, Dean’s List

Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, NE

(1991 – 1995)

Bachelor of Arts – Journalism