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Christine Baird

Escondido,CA

Summary

Accomplished Legal Team Specialist and Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at DLA Piper LLP (US) and The Ottawa Hospital. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Team Specialist

DLA Piper LLP (US)
08.2015 - 06.2024

Part of regional attorney resource team which provided legal support services in western US region.

  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
  • Assisted with invoice processing; expense reimbursements; preparing, editing and proofreading a variety of documents; run redlines; assist with and book travel arrangements via Concur; download court documents; naming and filing of documents to data management system and HighQ rooms; send out documents via DocuSign; time entry.
  • Served as support team member and trainer for Chrome River (invoice and reimbursement program).

Administrative Assistant/Intern

DLA Piper LLP (US)
10.2014 - 08.2015

Member of office administration team, provide support in following key functional areas:

  • Design, manage and implement firm history archive database project
  • Event planning and management
  • Assist members of litigation team with overflow support in all areas of document production and administrative needs
  • Marketing team support including database support

Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
07.1989 - 01.2008

Worked in an adult trauma ICU within a teaching hospital:

  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Mentored new staff, students, and residents providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, percutaneous tracheostomies and intubations.

Education

Respiratory Therapy Diploma - Respiratory Therapy

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON, Canada
05.1989

Skills

  • Highly organized individual with great attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Works well independently or within a team structure
  • Works well under pressure with ability to multitask to meet all deadlines

Timeline

Legal Team Specialist

DLA Piper LLP (US)
08.2015 - 06.2024

Administrative Assistant/Intern

DLA Piper LLP (US)
10.2014 - 08.2015

Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
07.1989 - 01.2008

Respiratory Therapy Diploma - Respiratory Therapy

Algonquin College
Christine Baird