Sharee Melton Email & Phone Number

1407 Broadway, Ny, Ny 10018

•Responsibilities included processing all documents using Microsoft’s advance functions in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook for E-mail, Calendar and Contacts, plus Adobe for document conversions and other features, in addition to Electronic Filing.•Styled and generated Table of Contents; Marked Cases, Statues and Rules to generate Table of Authorities. Performed Redlining task using Delta View and Word’s Track Changes; Created Mail Merge from Excel Spreadsheets to merge with Word documents; Created PowerPoint slides adding logos, transitions and/or animations.•Processed documents relating to Copyright and Trademark Protection, Patent and Infringement; Processed briefs, memorandum of law, answers, affidavits of Service, correspondences, etc. Processed Commercial Lease Agreement, Land/Ground Lease, Deeds, Lease/Rental Agreement, etc.•Acted as Witness and Executed Wills, Revocable Trust, and Ancillaries Documents; Prepared Engagement Letter packages and New Matter Sheets for new Clients; Prepared and sent out E-mails for Conflict Checks.•Traveled to Surrogate’s and Supreme Courts, traveled to Clients’ location to notarize their signatures on legal documents; Maintained Attorneys Calendars and Expense Reports.•Entered attorneys billable and non-billable time with ProLaw; Revised Pre-Bills; Prepared U.S. mail or e-mailed partners monthly Invoices and Flat Fee Invoices to Clients.•Office Services included: Scanning to PDF, Copying, Faxing, Velobind Motion Papers with required Exhibit Tabs, Blue Backs, and Court Filed Confirmation Page.•Provided various times of coverage at the Reception Desk. Knowledge of the Postage Machine and Shredder.

44 Wall Street, Ny, Ny

•Supervised secretaries, receptionists and other office support staff to maximize service excellence. Distributed overflow work and overtime assignments. Communicated with external vendors and maintenance technicians to order supplies and schedule repairs. Created office forms used by the firm, including marketing designs, ads, and invitations for client receptions. Ensured all secretarial and document processing support for attorneys.•Maintained understanding of all functions and services provided in secretarial and support staff departments to ensure they had the ability to complete all tasks effectively. •Conducted performance review for annual salary increase and merit bonus. Communicated recommendations to H/R manager and executive director.•Collaborated with HR manager and H/R personnel to orchestrate all aspects of employee relations, including recruitment, new-hire orientation, and new applicant testing procedures, computer training, and confidential counselling to address employee’s issues that could have a negative effect in the work environment.•Ensured all secretarial and document processing guidelines were accurate and kept up-to-date with new procedures and practices.•Collaborated with IT to maintain the latest technology in the legal field and developed training solutions to best benefit secretarial and support staff that motivated collaboration in a team-oriented environment.•Managed configuration of new employee telephones and voicemail accounts, trained new employees how to use the technology; organized telephone and video conferences for partner meetings.•Organized staff meetings to discuss new or reiterate office policies and procedures, as well as provided employees opportunities to voice opinions on ways to best handle work responsibilities.•Served as member of the Event Coordination Team organizing clients’ receptions, golf outing, holiday parties, and partners’ dinners.

Eleven Times Square, Ny, Ny 10036

•Supervised second shift word processing operators and proofreaders. Coordinated workflow with secretarial and word processing services.•Worked directly with attorneys to ensure their instructions were clearly communicated to word processors and proofreaders.•Responsible for recommending salary increases, and bonuses; provided effective coverage within budget guidelines, ensured document processing for attorney, and monitored attendance records and scheduled staff vacation time. •Assisted HR personnel in recruitment processes, including interviewing, orientation, and training.•Enabled staff to meet the diverse needs of the attorneys through effective communication training.

1540 Broadway, Ny, Ny

•Primary point of contact between attorneys and the word processors.•Reviewed job requirements with attorneys to determine style, format, and priority; inputted job requirements on Lotus Approach System log and assigned document to word processors and proofreaders.•Assisted with computer training; solved computer problems when Help Desk services were no longer available.•Assisted in performing quality control for salary reviews.•Editor and Publisher of the bi-monthly Newsletter that featured motivational techniques, learning tips and special announcements.

•Supervised word processors operators, proofreaders, and fax operators.•Hosted staff meetings and tested new software; kept center personnel up-dated on new software and assisted with training.•Maintained Saber Network with WordPerfect 5.1 and provided technical support for all end users.•Performed nightly backup and restore procedures for all files.

767 Third Avenue, Ny, Ny

•Supervised word processors secretaries on the Wang VS-100 System.•Administered and distributed all documents received from attorneys and paralegals.•Established sufficient workflow by preparing daily work logs and manuals describing the functions necessary to meet the firm’s requirements.•Responsible for interviewing, testing and training of word processing secretaries.•Responsible for purchasing general office supplies and computer related products