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Savanna Wilkes

Twentynine Palms

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented aspiring legal assistant with experience in contract review, legal research, and team leadership through military service and paralegal internship, proficient in Microsoft 365 applications. A recognized leader with exceptional communication skills and a track record of building motivated teams focused on achieving goals, and currently pursuing a BA in Pre-Law Studies with a strong GPA. Experienced in working with diverse groups and adept at utilizing technology and networking to enhance efficiency. Key Skills: communication, legal research, attention to detail, computer literacy, writing and reading literacy, time management, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills, and public speaking.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal Intern

Sports Media Inc.
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Remote Paralegal Internship, directed interns in a team-lead position focusing on legal research, grants, proposals, and contract review.
  • Led three key legal projects during internship, including EVOC course certification, golf course rehabilitation contract procurement, and grant proposal development, enhancing funding and contract management.

Air Support Operations Operator Instructor

USMC
08.2023 - Current
  • Formal instructor training, focusing on effective course facilitation using PowerPoint and Moodle.
  • Regularly utilize Microsoft 365 applications to create rosters, classes, statistics, etc.
  • Achieved a 99% student graduation rate for seven courses taught.

Air Support Operations Operator

USMC
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Earned multiple qualifications and certifications in air support, air defense, and tactical data links.
  • Managed air support operations for hundreds of aircraft, ensuring pilot safety and mission success.
  • Led and Mentored 20+ junior personnel, enhancing their decision-making and preparation for operations, resulting in the successful completion of training, exercises, and deployments.

Education

BA - Pre-Law Studies

National University
06-2026

Highschool Diploma - undefined

Baldwin County Highschool
01.2020

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft office
  • Legal research
  • Telephone etiquette

Awards

Naval Achievement Medal (NAM): Received for safely controlling over 120+ live flights for over 60+ hours., Flex: Instructor course designated to teach twenty-first-century instruction methods., Lean Six Sigma: Focuses on problem-solving methodology.

Timeline

Paralegal Intern

Sports Media Inc.
05.2025 - 09.2025

Air Support Operations Operator Instructor

USMC
08.2023 - Current

Air Support Operations Operator

USMC
06.2020 - 08.2023

Highschool Diploma - undefined

Baldwin County Highschool

BA - Pre-Law Studies

National University
Savanna Wilkes