Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CITI Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate
FEMA Certificates
Timeline
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Justine Pruitt

Raleigh

Summary

Passionate career-changer with a background in client-facing roles, seeking a transition into the legal field. Brings strong analytical, research, and communication skills to a legal assistant or paralegal role. Committed to investing in professional development and proving dedication to providing top-tier legal support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4051
4051
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

All Starz Children’s Academy
Apex
01.2024 - Current

Drove student success through comprehensive academic assessment, innovative lesson preparation, and active classroom management. Enhanced parent-teacher communication through detailed reporting and ensured a supportive, organized environment conducive to learning.

Intern

Red Rubies Life Coaching
Raleigh
05.2023 - 12.2023

Acted as a proactive Program Coordinator and Coach, supporting diverse populations—including women, elderly, and homeless clients—by assisting in goal identification, action plan development, and resource access. Facilitated biweekly life enrichment groups for inner-city youth, organized high-engagement workshops, and managed marketing efforts to secure program sponsorships. Collaborated with coaches to refine session materials, conducted research on coaching methodologies, and maintained meticulous records in the document management system. Supported organizational operations by assisting HR with recruiting metrics, managing social media, and preparing management reports on project progress.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

BUYBUYBABY
06.2022 - 02.2023

Results-driven Sales Associate with expertise in providing exceptional customer service and driving store sales. Adept at greeting customers, assessing needs, and leveraging in-depth product knowledge to demonstrate features and benefits, ensuring informed purchasing decisions. Experienced in maintaining high merchandising standards through organized displays, proactive inventory replenishment, and meticulous cleaning. Proficient in POS operations, including processing sales, returns, and special orders, while contributing to loss prevention and conducting inventory audits to ensure accuracy

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Home Depot
02.2021 - 05.2022

Acted as the primary point of contact for customers via telephone and in-person, expertly managing order entries, account cancellations, and complaint resolution to ensure high satisfaction. Proactively analyzed disputed merchandise against invoices, facilitating accurate returns and resolving complex issues by collaborating with internal departments. Leveraged product knowledge to drive sales through upselling new services while actively recommending improvements to packaging, shipping, and billing procedures .

STOCK CLERK/ SALES FLOOR

Harris Teeter
03.2020 - 02.2021

Dedicated Retail Associate with expertise in inventory management, visual merchandising, and customer service. Skilled in driving sales by designing engaging, high-impact product displays, managing stock replenishment, and ensuring accurate pricing. Adept at fostering positive customer relationships by providing personalized merchandise advice and maintaining a clean, organized shopping environment."

CASHIER

Harris Teeter
01.2016 - 09.2017

Provided exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment by greeting customers, answering inquiries regarding policies, and resolving complaints efficiently. Expertly operated point-of-sale systems, including optical scanners and calculators, to process cash, check, and credit transactions, while accurately issuing receipts, refunds, and change. Maintained a clean, safe, and orderly checkout area and utilized internal paging systems to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction

Education

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fast Learner
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Active Listening
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • People Skills
  • Patience
  • Legal research
  • Research and data collection
  • File organization
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

Certification

FEMA IS-800D

FEMA IS-100C

FEMA IS 700 B

CITI Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate

The CITI Program’s Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) certificate provides training to researchers, students, and staff on the ethical principles, regulations, and best practices for conducting studies involving human subjects. The program covers a range of topics, including data management, authorship, conflicts of interest, research misconduct, privacy, and the history of human subjects protection. By fulfilling requirements for federal funding (NIH, NSF), the program promotes integrity in social science research.

FEMA Certificates

FEMA IS-800D

FEMA IS-100C

FEMA IS-700B

Timeline

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

All Starz Children’s Academy
01.2024 - Current

Intern

Red Rubies Life Coaching
05.2023 - 12.2023

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

BUYBUYBABY
06.2022 - 02.2023

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Home Depot
02.2021 - 05.2022

STOCK CLERK/ SALES FLOOR

Harris Teeter
03.2020 - 02.2021

CASHIER

Harris Teeter
01.2016 - 09.2017

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wingate University
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