Carla Reed
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated professional with outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experienced in onboarding, process training, and supporting team development within both legal and financial sectors. Recognized for strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate and deliver learning programs in fast-paced environments. Seeking an opportunity as a Training and Development Specialist.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract - HUB Administrative Specialist
Perkins Coie LLP
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Supported onboarding of new attorneys by coordinating initial processes, resource allocation, and documenting procedures.
- Trained staff on expense reimbursement protocols and timekeeping systems to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Developed and updated instructional materials for administrative workflows.
Contract - Legal Practice Assistant
LHH Recruitment Solutions
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed orientation for new team members, providing guidance on document management and internal systems.
- Created user guides and trained colleagues on digital filing systems, adapting training to various learning styles.
- Facilitated communication between legal teams and clients, mentoring junior staff on confidentiality and professional best practices.
Executive Assistant
Ziegler
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Designed and implemented onboarding checklists to enhance new employee integration and productivity in a financial services environment.
- Coordinated internal training events on compliance and travel policies, handling logistics and participant communication.
- Supported continuous learning by maintaining resource libraries and updating process documentation for bankers and teams.
Contract - Legal Assistant
Special Counsel
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Organized and led training sessions on file management procedures for administrative staff.
- Prepared and distributed instructional resources to streamline legal department operations.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies -
Roosevelt University
Paralegal Studies Certificate - Corporate Practice
Loyola University
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint
- Adobe Pro, ServiceNow, Workday, Zoom
Websites
Timeline
Contract - HUB Administrative Specialist
Perkins Coie LLP
03.2025 - 06.2025
Contract - Legal Practice Assistant
LHH Recruitment Solutions
04.2024 - 10.2024
Executive Assistant
Ziegler
02.2019 - 09.2023
Contract - Legal Assistant
Special Counsel
11.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Professional Studies -
Roosevelt University
Paralegal Studies Certificate - Corporate Practice
Loyola University
Core Competencies
- Training Facilitation & Onboarding
- Instructional Documentation & Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
- Event & Program Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
- Learning Platforms: Zoom, Adobe Pro, Workday, ServiceNow
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
Professional Attributes
- Excellent communicator and collaborator
- Highly adaptable in dynamic settings
- Skilled at presenting information to diverse audiences
- Detail-oriented with a passion for supporting others' growth
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