Support National and Local Department Heads and Practice Group Leaders for Financial Services, Corporate, Structured Finance, Tax, Insolvency, and Trusts & Estates in daily operations, administration and management in order to drive the strategic and profitable growth of the firmProvide targeted, strategic support and operate as the trusted adviser to firm and practice group leaders in the execution of department and practice group initiatives by implementing strategic business planning action items, fostering collaboration across offices/practice groups/infrastructure departments, planning practice group and partner meetings and internal events, managing department communications, meeting agendas, minutes, and correspondenceLead the implementation and execution of knowledge and matter management systems and practice group resources as well as oversee content development for practice group intranet sites, including resources specific to that practice group, as well as news, events, and calendars Liaise with key functional and operations teams on behalf of practice groups, including Attorney Development, Legal Recruiting, Marketing and Business Development, Finance, Information Technology, and other various administrative and operational functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of support services to practice groups and legal departmentsReview existing procedures for staffing and identify opportunities for improvement by analyzing hours reports, holding staffing calls to review utilization, fostering cross office staffing, and communicating personnel issues, departures, and new hires so project work can be seamlessly reallocatedWork with Finance and Accounting teams to analyze and prepare department and practice performance metrics for presentations, prepare outlines and talking points for presentations, and prepare department heads and practice group leaders for presentations

Co-manage the Corporate Practice Area, with a specific focus on the Investment Services, Bankruptcy, Tax & Estate Planning, Real Estate, Financial Institutions, Health Care and Securities & Capital Markets GroupsProvide guidance to Shareholders as it relates to business strategy and targeting existing and new clients; coordinate the distribution and publication of various thought leadership pieces, client bulletins, and newsletters in relation to timely topics; manage responses and create content for RFPs, customized pitches, internal and external business development presentationsManage events relating to my practice groups—including but not limited to the content and distribution of the invitations, managing RSVPs, coordinating and researching venue spaces, preparing materials to be distributed and/or presented, as well as day of coordination on siteNegotiate various advertisements and sponsorships in order to build the Vedder Price brand in targeted markets while ensuring the firm receives maximum return on its investmentWrite and edit copy for webpages, brochures, practice group materials, and other communications deliverables for my practice areas

Identifying potential new business opportunities through consulting with Design Group Directors that align with firm-wide initiativesDeveloping and implementing a comprehensive, strategic business development plan for Chicago with regional Principals to support specific Design Group objectivesProficiency with Deltek Vision; Ensuring all pursuits, prospects, and deliverables are tracked and reported as required on CRMContribute to RFPs, RFQs, proposals and pitch opportunities through content development, writing and strategy; this includes but is not limited to: writing project pages, designing overviews and fact sheets related to firm as well as project specifics, and cover lettersResearch industry trends in order to enhance client development and firm differentiationWrite and edit copy for webpages, brochures, case studies, and other communications deliverables; proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly Develop and execute content strategy for oral presentations to support business development initiatives

Assisted the Vice President of Sales in finding candidates that best exemplify Worldwide Express Midwest and can represent the company in an outside sales capacityCoordinated and recruited at University Career Fair events by promoting and representing the company while discussing potential opportunities with future graduatesSourced and directly communicated with both active and passive candidatesConsistently achieved goals by growing the inside and outside sales force by 14 people in 6 monthsAcquired talent for four offices in the Midwest: Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Grand RapidsResponsible for all content on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Fielded new customers’ comments and concerns as well as examined their potential as clients while reporting directly to the Vice President and Operations ManagerPlanned and executed company events in order to promote business and maintain relationships with current realtors and foster relationships with new realtors, while assisting the Sales Manager.Assembled final papers, funding documents, assessed fees, communicated with banks, and coordinated with the title companies in order to ensure customers' satisfaction at the close of their transaction

Assisted the Branch Chief with advertising and marketing tasks related to the 2009-2010 Artistic Infusion Program Call for Artists to recruit potential artists for future coin and commemorative medal designsAssessed potential designs and themes for 2011 First Spouse series, researched the historical accuracy of the 2011 America the Beautiful series and edited text related to the announcement of both programsDirectly communicated with the Governor's offices from the states in order to verify satisfaction with the design and presentation of their coins with excellent corresponding skills and conscientiousnessScheduled hotel reservations, meeting space, and catering for special events and panel gatherings

Recognized by senior management as an essential team member in this high-energy retail environmentConsistently achieved goals by increasing the number of participants in the self-led weekly Run Club eventsProvided excellent customer service through detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm, which consequently, increased add-on sales

Increased the visibility of the Corcoran College of Art & Design with both undergraduate and graduate students by researching college search websites and maximizing exposure on those sites with the best fit, which increased the number of applicants for the following yearDirectly communicated with representatives from college search websites in order to develop advertising copy and visuals to attract Generation Ys and Millennials to the programsIdentified opportunities to reach out to target groups of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, thus increasing the number of patrons attending events and exhibitions

Planned and participated in street festivals, concerts, and VIP events to promote WXRT in order to maintain relationships with avid listeners and form new ones with prospective listeners Fielded listeners' comments and concerns and analyzed potential responses for the station. Proposed solutions directly to the Promotions Coordinators, resulting in improved listener relations