Marla Ghostkeeper
St. Albert,AB
Summary
Experienced professional with a background in working within the Government of Alberta, specifically in Mental Health Court, Indigenous Court, and other Alternative Measures and Restorative Programs. Strong foundation in criminal and litigation skills. Completed Office Administration Certificate Program with a Legal Major from Grant MacEwan University. Completed Addictions and Community Service Worker Diploma at CDI College in January 2024. Demonstrates effectiveness and adaptability whether working independently or collaboratively. Motivated to continuously learn and develop business skills. Meticulous attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional results. Strong typing, communication, and writing skills. Enthusiastic and personable demeanor, maintaining a professional appearance and manner at all times. Holds a valid Alberta Driver's License and possesses a reliable vehicle
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Coordinator/Program Attendant
Poundmaker’s Healing Lodge
11.2023 - Current
- Process applications to confirm completeness, Book/Intake Clients, receive incoming calls, assist clients navigating the intake process, assist client’s with concerns and help clients with working on programming, complete attendance check lists, document concerns that arise during shift, supervise recreational time
Legal Assistant
Government of Alberta, Department of Justice, Edmonton Prosecutions
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Prepare dockets and files for Court, enter notes into PRISM while Court is in session, Organization of files, managing filing and diarization systems
- Use of Word, JOIN, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office 2000, Excel, Quicklaw, Internet Explorer, and PRISM
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Assisted lawyers with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Administrative Assistant
Government of Alberta, Community and Social Services, Lac La Biche Job Corp
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Administrative Assistant responsible for payroll entry, payables, training of trainees in basic office procedures, creating templates, filing, meeting with team members to discuss various trainee
- Manage the front area, greet the public, assist trainees with phone use, advise trainees, discuss trainees with various Alberta Support Center employees and various other duties
Legal Services Officer
Legal Aid of Alberta
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Gather information over the phone with client to create a profile to assess eligibility for legal aid
Clerk III and Casual Clerk III
Alberta Health Services
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Addictions and Mental Health, Rimbey Clinic (0.6 FTE) and Admissions/Patient Registration and Health Records in Edson, Alberta
Paralegal
Boisvert Law Group
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Administrative Assistant for Wills, Corporate, Criminal and Real Estate
- Paralegal support for Agent for Public Prosecution Service of Canada drug files
- Use of Word, PCLaw, iCase, Lawyer Done Deal, SpinIIHost
- CanLii, as well as various Excel precedents
Legal Assistant (Executive Unit)
Alberta Justice Department, General Prosecutions
10.2002 - 06.2013
- Administrative Assistant/Early Case Resolution Unit/Youth Unit Duties, including but not limited to: assisting in preparing of Early Case Resolution offer letters; assisted in preparations of opinions on criminal charges; preparation of formal EPS requests for further disclosure items or further facts/information needed for prosecution of matters; initial victim contact for restitution, report of injuries, advise of rights to attend sentencing, right to file a Victim Impact Statement, etc
- Attended court as the Assistant for Drug Treatment Court/Attended Court as the Court of Queen's Bench Arraignment Assistant
- Manage Executive Reports/ Prepare Summaries for Court / Perform legal research /Draft briefs and legal documents
Legal Secretary
Davis & Company (formerly Lucas Bowker & White)
07.1999 - 10.2002
- Drafting of legal documents in varying areas of law (Family Law and Civil Litigation); Organization of files, managing filing and diarization systems
- Use of WordPerfect 5.1 and Corel 8, Powerpoint, Access, Microsoft Office 97, Excel, Eslilaw, Groupwise E-mail, Quicklaw, Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator
Security Officer
Pinkerton's Of Canada
02.1998 - 08.1998
- Main access control at InterProvincial Pipelines (now Enbridge) Tank Farm; Communicate and direct all visitors and deliveries to their proper designations
- Organize evacuation procedures; Training of all new personnel for security control
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
02.1997 - 07.1997
- Cashier, stock organizer, managing money and merchandise
Government Centre Security Officer
Metropol Security
06.1996 - 02.1997
- Mobile and foot patrol of grounds Enforcement of City By-Laws
- Emergency and alarm response and training of new personnel
Government Centre Security Officer
Alberta Justice Department, Protection Services
05.1995 - 06.1996
- Mobile and foot patrols of grounds Enforcement of City By-Laws
- Emergency and alarm response
- Operation of the Computer Control Room which controls, records and monitors all motion, fire and intrusion alarms
Education
Addictions and Community Support Worker Diploma - Addictions
CDI College
Alberta, Canada01-2024
Office Administration Program - Legal Major
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta06.1999
Security Training Program - undefined
Alberta Vocational College & Alberta Justice Staff College
Edmonton, Alberta03.1995
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
St. Albert High School
St. Albert, Alberta06.1993
Skills
- Solid grounding in both criminal and litigation skills
- Supervisory Roles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong typing, communication and writing skills
- Enthusiastic, personable and professional in appearance and manner
Otherworkhistory
11/08/23, Present, Poundmaker’s Healing Lodge, Program Attendant, Assist clients with concerns and help clients with programming, Complete attendance check lists, document concerns that arise during shift
References
Available Upon Request
Jobapplication
Supervisor/Manager Role
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Admissions Coordinator/Program Attendant
Poundmaker’s Healing Lodge
11.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Government of Alberta, Department of Justice, Edmonton Prosecutions
01.2021 - 02.2024
Administrative Assistant
Government of Alberta, Community and Social Services, Lac La Biche Job Corp
08.2017 - 01.2021
Legal Services Officer
Legal Aid of Alberta
02.2016 - 07.2017
Clerk III and Casual Clerk III
Alberta Health Services
07.2014 - 02.2016
Paralegal
Boisvert Law Group
08.2013 - 07.2014
Legal Assistant (Executive Unit)
Alberta Justice Department, General Prosecutions
10.2002 - 06.2013
Legal Secretary
Davis & Company (formerly Lucas Bowker & White)
07.1999 - 10.2002
Security Officer
Pinkerton's Of Canada
02.1998 - 08.1998
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
02.1997 - 07.1997
Government Centre Security Officer
Metropol Security
06.1996 - 02.1997
Government Centre Security Officer
Alberta Justice Department, Protection Services
05.1995 - 06.1996
Office Administration Program - Legal Major
Grant MacEwan University
Security Training Program - undefined
Alberta Vocational College & Alberta Justice Staff College
Advanced High School Diploma - undefined
St. Albert High School
Addictions and Community Support Worker Diploma - Addictions
CDI College
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