Sage Cerisier
Newport News
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic criminal justice graduate skilled in evidence gathering and basic legal proceedings, who is exceptionally organized, aims to secure a paralegal position.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant Helper
Juvenile Detention Center
Newport News
02.2025 - Current
- Providing front desk coverage
- Assisted in maintaining confidential records for juveniles and staff members.
- Supported daily operations by responding to inquiries from families and legal representatives.
- Streamlined filing processes to enhance document retrieval and organization efficiency.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Detention Specialist
Juvenile Detention Center
Newport News
07.2023 - Current
- Monitor, supervise, observe, and report on juveniles in department setting.
- Intervene in crisis situations, oversee discipline, and enforce or recommend appropriate actions.
- Explain program requirements to detainees and their parents or guardians.
- Plan and coordinate individual and group activities.
- Conduct case management and maintain necessary paperwork.
Fulfilment Team Member
Target
Newport News
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Accurately picked items for guest orders and prepared and packed them efficiently.
- Met productivity expectations and INF goals.
- Locate Ship from Store orders and provided excellent customer service.
Administrative Technician
Seagate Rehabilitation Center
New York
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the Human Resources Department.
- Filed and scanned documents, created and updated patient folders.
Education
Master of Arts - Law
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2025 - 09.2025
B.S. - Criminal Justice
East Coast Polytechnic Institute University
Newport News, VAHigh School Diploma -
Murray Hill Academy
New York, NYSkills
- Research
- Communication
- Organizational ability
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Trained and supervised new employees
- Scheduling
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Crime prevention tactics
- Front desk operations
- Document organization
- Administrative operations
- Phone call answering
- Excel spreadsheets
- Report development
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR
- S-00144 Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce
- IS 00907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do
- IS-00650 Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments
- IS-00660 Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Reading
- Cooking
- Volunteering
- Painting
- Journaling
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Creole, Professional Working Proficiency
Locations
- Newport News, Newport News, VA
- New York, New York, NY
Timeline
Master of Arts - Law
Regent University
08.2025 - 09.2025
Administrative Assistant Helper
Juvenile Detention Center
02.2025 - Current
Detention Specialist
Juvenile Detention Center
07.2023 - Current
Fulfilment Team Member
Target
10.2021 - 06.2022
Administrative Technician
Seagate Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
B.S. - Criminal Justice
East Coast Polytechnic Institute University
High School Diploma -
Murray Hill Academy