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• Organize and streamline personnel files during the integration of the Department of Revenue with the Alcohol Beverage Division and Lottery Authority, ensuring compliance with updated HR documentation standards
• Conduct thorough reviews of HR documents to determine retention requirements, accurately sorting, categorizing, and securely shredding outdated or duplicate materials
• Digitize and cross-reference personnel records by meticulously scanning relevant documents into… Show more
• Digitize and cross-reference personnel records by meticulously scanning relevant documents into individual files, enhancing file accessibility and supporting data integrity Show less

-Managed the preparation and filing of U.S. patent, trademark, and copyright applications, navigating all stages of prosecution via federal management systems-Orchestrated international filings and managed foreign intellectual property portfolios by collaborating closely with foreign law offices and other pertinent entities- Managed the docketing of.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Managed, monitored, and maintained proactive communication channels with attorneys, clients, and foreign counsel to ensure timely adherence to both docketed and non-docketed deadlines-Delivered comprehensive administrative support by initiating client onboarding, coordinating meetings, and managing foreign invoice processing-Created and maintained client.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Acted as the primary liaison for the firm’s premier client, a Fortune 200 company, overseeing more than 500 pending U.S. and foreign patent applications-Designed and implemented robust internal processes and structures, significantly improving service delivery efficiency and strengthening client relationships-Tracked, managed, and regularly reviewed the.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Collected, monitored and tracked quality assurance activities including mandatory trainings across the state of Iowa to ensure Planned Parenthood of the Heartland followed compliance standards set forth by Planned Parenthood Federation of America-Implemented standards and best practices to ensure healthcare providers in clinics across the state of Iowa.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

-Managed intern placements on an online database-Reconciled information regarding student internship placements-Executed customer service to communicate between students and site supervisorsessential information-General office work; filing, scanning, Excel, purging files, etc.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Assisted clients with job applications and development of resumes in order to increase employment opportunities for refugees living in Iowa-Maintained and built relationships with local community organizations to expand the organizations network of volunteers and source of donations for clients-Organized sensitive financial documents and prepared invoices.