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San Diego, California, United States

Greater San Diego Area

- Development and implementation of business development plans, programs, and budgets in coordination with office leadership and the global business development team - Strategic planning to implement client-focused business development, branding, and marketing strategies- Supervised and developed local staff, including hiring, coordination of work flow, training, and annual evaluations- In collaboration with global business development teams, oversaw all business development initiatives for the San Diego office including conferences, seminars, and events - Managed the San Diego office business development budget ($500,000+)- Oversight of all relevant marketing/business development profiles and digital content, including office resume, lawyer bios, practice profiles, and relevant local experience lists, with regular audits to information stored in the firm’s databases- Facilitated inbound and outbound cross-selling by connecting lawyers to the global platform- Identified opportunities to support lawyers in their business development activities, including the enhancement of new and existing client relationships- Engaged with appropriate trade and business organizations to promote the brand in the San Diego market - In-depth knowledge of lawyer expertise, client mix, matter experience, regional industry/trade groups and relevant media, and competition- Managed research of prospective targets, industries, markets, competition, and conflicts via firm-wide resources, online databases, and librarian searches

San Diego, Ca

- Managed the San Diego office marketing efforts, as well as the firm’s global Employment & Labor and Drone/UAS practice groups.- Collaborated with the Director of Litigation on business development objectives for the Product Liability, Environment & Land Use, and Commercial Litigation groups, including identifying new opportunities for growth, internal and external communications, and measuring return on investment.- Acted as the lead on many events from small internal meetings and seminars to large events and conferences.

San Diego, Ca

- Performed conflict searches, regulated new client clearance, and updated conflict system on all new and potential firm engagements.- Assigned all client/matter numbers (approximately 85 per week) and managed client contact information for the firm.- Prepared weekly and monthly reports for management and attorneys regarding new and delinquent clients.- Drafted tactful demand letters to firm clients with delinquent accounts.- Reviewed client engagement records and worked with attorneys and clients to ensure proper documentation of client retention.- Processed and securely maintained all credit card payments for the firm.

San Diego, Ca

- Supported administrative functions for: Accounting, Collections, Marketing and IT - Served as backup receptionist running the firm's switchboard, greeting clients, scheduling conference rooms, and ordering food for meetings

Bokeelia, Fl

- Assisted in special event planning for the resort (weddings, banquets, yachting overnights)- Worked the front desk taking hotel and marina reservations, checking in guests, answering calls, and delivering conscientious customer service to all island guests and residents- Bartended- Restaurant service and hostess

Tucson, Az

- Assisted reporters and camera crew with on-location stories- Operated the teleprompter for the 5pm and 10pm news casts- Drafted stories for the station's website- Assisted the assignment editor with phone calls, questions, and story ideas

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sorority

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