Administrative Professional and Military Veteran with 11+ years of proven experience in the United States Marine Corps and Law Firms in Chicago. Possess a comprehensive background in executive support, administrative functions, and program management derived from conducting office and program administrative coordination. Facilitated complex, deadline-driven operations effectively, adjusted to changing organizational priorities, and performed successfully with minimal to no supervision. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 10 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
High volume intake Coordinator
Ankin Law
03.2023 - Current
High volume intake Coordinator screening inbound leads via calls and emails
Prepare contracts for inbound clients
Create electronic and physical files
Schedule appointments for incoming and new clients
Legal assistant
Rusin & Maciorowski, Ltd
06.2022 - 03.2023
Legal assistant to several defense attorneys.
Responsible for transcribing dictations accordingly and sending out legal correspondence to clients and involved parties as well as upkeeping physical and electronic client files
File Motions and legal documents via CompFile and request petitioners’ records
Head of the intake department
LEONARD LAW GROUP
02.2019 - 05.2022
Preformed as the head of the intake department retaining on average 60-70 cases a month
Drafted and sent retainer documents to inbound clients, set up insurance claims, and opened electronic and physical files. Track, calculate expenses and specials and request checks.
Served as a legal assistant to a worker’s compensation and personal injury attorney
Experienced in assembling evidence, research, drafting legal documents, and preparing settlement documents
Managed and assisted an average of 125 injury cases and maintain both physical and electronic files
Maintain and update attorney’s calendar, schedule meetings, court dates, and depositions
Executive Assistant & Operations Specialist
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
06.2013 - 08.2018
Performed as an Executive Assistant, demonstrating initiative, exercising good judgment, and handling highly sensitive information appropriately
Proofread and edited confidential internal and external official correspondence and documents for a high-level executive; completed various administrative duties such as documenting/typing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing to facilitate the daily operation of the office
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events, and other similar activities, planning the logistical coordination and communicating event details in advance
Managed a conference room and auditorium calendar for the use of 4,220 military personnel, ensuring the proper scheduling and usage of the facilities; maintained a clean, organized, and presentable workspace at all times
Managed short and long-term events for the organization, ensuring all relevant reports were submitted on time; provided training and operational briefs to all staff members in a fast-paced environment to increase operational productivity
Supervised, mentored, and trained 20 personnel to improve team capabilities; provided training and operational briefs to all staff members on a continual basis
Compiled and condensed monthly reports from 7 subordinate units for timely submission to senior leadership
Planned and executed mandatory physical training events for 900 military personnel, organizing and communicating with staff members to successfully accomplish this critical requirement
Organized and maintained a filing system for correspondence according to Marine Corps policies and procedures