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Worldwide, Us

Oversee the daily operations of boutique scratch-made bakery and catering business; menu creation; production; fulfillment; sales and marketing; accounting and bookkeeping

Global, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Print, assemble, and distribute monthly client prebills for over forty attorneys. Upon receipt of edited prebills, complete the following billing functions in Aderant Expert: verify attorney billing rates and revalue prebills as necessary; review narrative descriptions; apply discounts, write-offs, etc. as directed by attorney; process a high volume of bills per month and execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e. consolidated billing, premium discounts, flat fee and retainer billing, etc.); process Write-off Approvals following Firm policy; and process final bill. For e-billing client/matters: verify attorney billing rates and revalue prebills as necessary, add new timekeepers for approval, request and obtain new timekeeper and timekeeper rate increase approvals, obtain e-billing identification numbers for new clients and matters, submit accruals and budgets, submit status updates, submit e-bills in the eBilling Hub, and follow-up on and resubmit rejected invoices. Prepare various reports in Aderant Expert including: Outstanding Invoice Reports, Aged A/R, and Client Time and Disbursement Reports. Assist other Billing Coordinators with special projects as needed.

Rockville, Maryland, Us

Prepare recipes, cook monthly meals, and deliver same to the men's shelter for over eighty of its residents.

Washington, Dc, Us

Print and distribute monthly client proformas for over forty attorneys.Upon receipt of edited proformas , complete the following billing functions in Elite Enterprise: verify attorney billing rates andrevalue proformas as necessary; review and edit narrative descriptions; apply discounts, write-offs, etc. as directed by attorney; process a high volume of bills per month and execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e. consolidated billing, premium discounts, flat fee and retainer billing, etc.); process Write-off Approvals following Firm policy; and process final bill.For e-billing client/matters: verify attorney billing rates and revalue proformas as necessary, work with E-Billing Coordinator for newtimekeepers for approval and timekeeper rate increase approvals, obtain e-billing identification numbers for new clients and matters, submitaccruals and budgets, submit status updates, submit e-bills in the eBilling Hub, and follow-up on and resubmit rejected invoices.Prepare various reports in Elite Enterprise, including: Outstanding Invoice Reports, Aged A/R, and Client Time and Disbursement Reports.Assist other Billing Coordinators with special projects as needed.

Washington, Dc, Us

Print, assemble, and distribute monthly client prebills for over forty attorneys.Assist with client set-ups in Aderant Expert, including: updating addresses andcontact names, ensuring that the Responsible and Billing Attorney fields are correct, confirming Bill Groups and Matter Plans and updating as necessary, updating Fee Agreements and amounts, adding e-billing details.Upon receipt of edited prebills, complete the following billing functions in ProVantage (throughAugust 2015) and Aderant Expert (August 2015 through Present): verify attorney billing rates andrevalue prebills as necessary; review narrative descriptions; apply discounts, write-offs, etc. as directed by attorney; process a high volume of bills per month and execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e. consolidated billing, premium discounts, flat fee and retainer billing, etc.); process Write-off Approvals following Firm policy; and process final bill.For e-billing client/matters: verify attorney billing rates and revalue prebills as necessary, add newtimekeepers for approval, request and obtain new timekeeper and timekeeper rate increase approvals, obtain e-billing identification numbers for new clients and matters, submitaccruals and budgets, submit status updates, submit e-bills in the eBilling Hub, and follow-up on and resubmit rejected invoices.Assist with client and matter mapping in the eBilling Hub, including: ensuring thatassigned clients have been correctly mapped, configuring assigned clients that have already beenmapped, adding and configuring new matters so that they are properly mapped and ready for e-billing.Prepare various reports in ProVantage (through August 2015) and Aderant Expert(August 2015 through Present), including: Outstanding Invoice Reports, Aged A/R, and Client Time and Disbursement Reports.Train and serve as a mentor for new Billers.Assist other Billing Coordinators with special projects as needed.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Print, assemble, and distribute monthly client prebills for four Intellectual Property Billing Partners.Upon receipt of edited prebills, complete the following billing functions in Aderant Expert CMS:review and edit narrative descriptions; apply discounts, write-offs, and other fee arrangements as directed by attorney; process a high volume of bills per month and ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e. consolidated billing, multiple discounts, split-party billing, flat fee and retainer billing, success fees, etc.); for e-billing clients, complete block billing of narratives; process Write-off Memorandums following Firm policy; and process final bills.For e-billing client/matters: verify attorney billing rates and revalue prebills as necessary, request and obtain timekeeper approvals, request and obtain timekeeper rate increase approvals, obtain e-billing identification numbers, convert invoices to LEDES files for submission, submit e-bills in the eBillingHub for client approval and payment, and follow-up on and resubmit rejected invoices.Per request, prepare various reports in Aderant Expert CMS, including, but not limited to: SpecialRate Listings, Client Investment Reports, Outstanding Invoice Reports, Year-to-Date Time Reports,Billing Reports, Client Matter Lists, and Client Time and Disbursement Reports.Assist other Billing Specialists to ensure timely processing of all prebills, and assist with specialprojects as needed.Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, attorneys, upper management, and clients.Ensure the strictest confidentiality at all times and the ability to effectively handle sensitive,controversial, and/ or confidential material and issues.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Assist with the printing, assembling, and distribution of monthly client billing proformas. Upon receipt of edited proformas,review and edit per attorney specifications. Review and verify accuracy of billing before preparing final bill. Apply discounts,write-offs, and other fee arrangements as directed by attorney. Process write-offs following Firm policy. For certain e-billingclient/matters, verify attorney billing rates and revalue proformas as necessary. Upon attorney’s final approval, create and printfinal client bills. Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e. multiple discounts, split-party billing, flat fee andretainer billing, preparation of electronic bills, etc.). Ability to handle and process a high volume of bills per month. Researchand respond to inquiries regarding billing inquiries and issues. Familiarity with and application of Firm billing policies. Perrequest, prepare various reports in Elite Enterprise, including, but not limited to: Audit Opinion Reports, Aged AccountsReceivable Reports, Current Accounts Receivable Reports, Time Detail Reports, and Unbilled Time and Costs Reports. Ensuresstrict confidentiality at all times. During busy times, assist other billers to ensure timely processing of all proformas. Assist withspecial projects as needed. Organize and maintain accurate record of proformas, client bills, notes, and write-off documentationin the event of a firm audit. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clients.

Lead the New York office’s local move, including corresponding with movingcompanies and hired movers, corresponding with the facilities management at both old and new offices, and contacting all interested parties regarding new address. Supervise inventory supply levels. Arrange for maintenanceand repair of all office equipment. Coordination with Managing Partners regarding all things related to office and facilities management. Serve as point-of-contact for issues and inquiries related to the firm’s healthinsurance plan. Constant communication with Managing Partners, clients, colleagues, and vendors regarding billing-related inquiries. Maintain the Firm’s billing system for both the New York and San Franciscooffices using Sage Timeslips 2009, including, but not limited to: generation of Pre-Bill Worksheets for final edits by Managing Partners, entering time and expenses for New York Partners and Associates, revising and generating final bills for both offices, and sending final bills to the New York office’s clients. Submit e-bills usingLawtrac, CT Tymetrix, and Sharedoc Datacert. Attention to Account Receivables by entering incoming deposits, ACH transactions, and checks in Sage Timeslips 2009. Constant communication with the firm’s Bookkeeper regarding billing-related issues. Travel toSan Francisco to train new Office Manager for use of Sage Timeslips 2009 as well as the firm’s billing practices. Follow-up with clients regarding collections efforts. Participate in firm-wide accounting audit, including, but not limited to: participation in the thorough review and analysis of accounts receivablesfor August 2008 – August 2009; assist withthe update and reconciliation of Quickbooks and Timeslips’ accounts receivables records; assurance that Timeslips remained updated throughout the process; and assist with preparation of final accounts receivables spreadsheet documenting findings from audit.

Global, Us

• Manage calendar• Prepare monthly bills and work with O’Melveny’s Accounting Department and client accounting departments to facilitate collection efforts for past due and unpaid invoices• Assist with the organization of various events, including ABA Antitrust Section Annual Spring Meeting panels and ancillary client events, ABA Antitrust Section conferences and luncheon sessions, business development Web Casts, and Legal Aid Society events• Coordinate travel arrangements• Attend training sessions for various applications, including O’Melveny’s intranet, Microsoft Excel, MacPac, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Accuroute 2.1• Attend billing training to become an Elite Enterprise “Super Biller”

• Facilities management, including: maintenance and repair of all office equipment and supervision of inventory supply levels of office supplies• Manage benefits plans for staff, including health insurance and leave (annual and sick) and serve as human resources contact regarding all human resources related issues, such as: benefits, leave, payroll, and employment inquiries• Participate in hiring, training and retention of administrative staff• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for staff• Prepare firm’s first Employee Manual• Supervise daily duties and responsibilities of five employees and serve as point of contact regarding all administrative-related issues, questions, and concerns• Supervision of employee performance appraisal process, including preparation of performance review documents, maintenance of detailed and accurate personnel files, participation in each employee’s performance review, and provision of recommendations to Managing Members• Frequent communication with Managing Members regarding the firm’s budget, specifically supervision of monthly bill payments• Creation and implementation of litigation and docketing system for files, dates and deadlines• Oral and written correspondence with clients regarding various case-related inquiries

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Hospitality And Tourism

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelors Of Arts, Political Science