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This position ranges from handling busy incoming phone calls, assisting doctors with organization and communication, as well as scheduling surgeries and appointments. Minor responsibilities include shepherding client requests and questions through to finalization, handling documentation, invoicing, payments, and problem solving on multiple levels.

Oversight of record-keeping in light of possible litigation.Tracking project performance.Assisting Human Resources.Assisting in site management.Communication and reporting to General Contractor.Job safety education.This position required rigorous quality assurance of data and record keeping, for which open communication with all crew members and field supervisors was needed. Organization of the constant flow of information which changed from moment to moment gave me the opportunity to hone my "on the move" organization skills. The nature of the position also required that I assist in the creation of and champion new protocols. Government/Military level background checks and agreement to non-disclosure were required for badged entry to the Base as well as to work on this sensitive project.Reason for leaving: project near completion; contract fulfilled

Supervised and instructed interns regarding Courthouse functions and departments as well as workplace ethics and guidelines.Coordinated calendars and task lists for two in-house attorneys. Drafted legal documents for review and client correspondence. Maintained client files and database of forms. As the sole paralegal in a small law firm, the ability to multitask and follow through with projects despite interruptions is priority. Interacting on a daily basis with clients, courthouse personnel, and other law firms has helped to keep my customer service and interpersonal skills sharp.This firm was originally under the name of Somerlock but when Attorney Somerlock left the firm it was held under Attorney Peters' name alone.Reason For Leaving: Attorney Peters relocated and the firm was closed.

Managed employee health insurance, company insurance, licenses, accounting, Human Resources, and payroll.Drafted company policy guidelines and Employee Handbook.Enforced OSHA compliance, assembled and prepared safety meeting materials.Maintained open communications with customers and vendors.Assured company compliance with PEPCO energy savings program requirements.As the Office Manager at EDI, my responsibilities included accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparing and sending bid proposals, preparing and sending invoices, handling incoming calls, customer relations, coordinating with the electricians in the field, handling payroll, new hires.The PEPCO energy savings program required heavy data entry and research of the constantly changing list of approved fixtures and equipment. This position helped me to sharpen my skills in quality assurance of documentation as well as to build confidence in my ability to speak up when guidelines are not being followed and to assert my authority in that knowledge when necessary, regardless of position. My efforts were fruitful, as our company was able to collect on projects for PEPCO while other less rigorous companies were found to be non-compliant and were refused payment by PEPCO.Reason for leaving: layoffs

Drafted basic Complaints, and other Court filingsCoordinated calendars of attorneysHandled correspondence with clients, utilized mail merge for form letters.Screened resumes of prospective attorney hires, interns, and secretaries.Wrote disciplinary letters to employees when needed.As the office manager, I handled all scheduling, opening/maintenance/closing of files, ordering supplies, contacting vendors and other attorneys, and assisting the attorneys in decisions and tasks.My role as office manager and human resources assistant, it fell to me to inform employees, including attorneys, of disciplinary action taken by the firm. This allowed me to further my comfort level in being the "bearer of bad news" when needed and to remain steadfast in uncomfortable situation.Reason for leaving: Career Advancement Opportunity

Calendar management for all attorneys Reception duties (when needed)Correspondence (incoming and outgoing)Training interns and new staffInventory and ordering of all office suppliesCreation, upkeep, and management of vendor files, bills, and paymentsPlanning and preparation for attorney travel for court and client visitsScheduling interviews for possible associatesCreation, upkeep and management of client files, billing, and paymentsThis position provided experience in training new staff and interns, and allowed me to improve my skills in diplomacy and prioritization with regard to conflicting projects performed for multiple attorneys.Reason for leaving: Attorney Shoemaker left the firm. As I was her direct assistant, she requested that I accompany her to her new firm.

Data entry using Collier TopForm for bankruptcy cases Creation, upkeep and organization of client filesReceptionist dutiesLocal hand-deliveriesFiling documents with CourtAssembling and editing discoveryThis position provided me with the experience of becoming familiar with the particular preferences of multiple attorneys and senior paralegals as well as navigating the subtle nuances of office politics.Reason for leaving: Recruited by departing attorney

Handling doctors' medical calendars and academic calendars.Scheduling patient visits, free clinic visits, medical tests and surgeries.General patient filing.Typing letters and reports.Reviewing and sorting mail. Accompanying doctor to clinic once weekly, handling clinic scheduling.IDX computer system training.This position allowed for a greater understanding of the diverse nature of medical offices. I was able to improve my communication with the general public during my assistance to Dr. Meyer on his volunteer medical services in the free clinic. I was able to build a tolerance for exposure to procedures which were uncomfortable for the patient and/or unpleasant for the caregiver. Reason For Leaving: This was a temporary position.

Internet and library research using Pub Med and other sourcesCreating online requisitions and ordering suppliesAnswering phones, taking messages, and transferring callsSetting appointmentsAssisting in preparation for presentationsDistribution and sorting of mailAssisting grants specialistsOrganizing new faculty searchesPreparation of and research for Standards of Conduct in Academia Literature (receiving letter of appreciation from VCU)Maintaining web sitesUploading PowerPoint presentations.Completed "Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams" by NIH. Completed "Scientific Ethics for CDC" instruction. Certified in "Dangerous Goods Training: Packing & Shipping of Infectious Materials & Dry Ice".The office in which this position was held was located in a locked facility accessible only by staff badge. I was expected to display the ability to research any number of topics in order to assist Dr. Macrena in his presentations. This included at one time, his request to provide the cost of a SeaWolf Nuclear Submarine; fully equipped, in order to demonstrate the difference in government spending on these vessels compared to government spending on the Human Genome Project. Reason For Leaving: Grant cuts.

Receptionist dutiesOrganizing computer filesChecking secretarial time sheetsDictationFilingChecking attorneys' letters for punctuation and grammar.Change in name of firm resulted from senior partner Attorney David Avery becoming Judge Avery.This was my initial foray into the legal field. I was initially hired as the receptionist and was able to improve my confidence when interacting with difficult clients. I was later promoted to Legal Assistant and began working on drafting court documents for attorneys as well as letters both dictated and described.Reason for Leaving: Moved to Richmond, Virginia