Karisa Gonsalves
New Bedford
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently, as a collaborative team member. Applies business experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Operator
Soil and Sun Plant Shop
New Bedford
02.2020 - 06.2025
- Managed daily operations of a plant shop, ensuring smooth workflow and customer service.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering, stocking, and organizing plant products.
- Trained staff on plant care best practices and customer interaction techniques.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote seasonal plants and gardening supplies.
- Coordinated community workshops on sustainable gardening and plant care education.
- Built relationships with local suppliers for quality plants and materials procurement.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Paralegal
Law Offices of Author D. Frank, Jr.
Fall River
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Managed case files, organized evidence, and maintained comprehensive case records.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court officials for smooth operations.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders.
- Filed legal documents with courts electronically and ensured timely submissions.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive client information in various matters.
Rehabilitation Technician
Kindred Rehab and Home Healthcare
New Bedford
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Supported physical therapists during patient assessments and treatment sessions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and rehabilitation exercises.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Observed safety precautions when working around medical equipment or assisting patients with mobility issues.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06-2017
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Case management
- Financial management
- Document preparation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Community engagement
- Team building
Timeline
Owner and Operator
Soil and Sun Plant Shop
02.2020 - 06.2025
Paralegal
Law Offices of Author D. Frank, Jr.
06.2017 - 03.2020
Rehabilitation Technician
Kindred Rehab and Home Healthcare
01.2011 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Bristol Community College
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