Consoula Darling
Albany,New York
Summary
Organized Administrative Assistant with 5+ years of experience supporting executive teams. I am skilled in office management, scheduling, and calendar management.
Experienced administrative professional prepared for this role with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.
Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 28 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant II
NYS Office of the Attorney General
Albany, NY
10.2016 - Current
- Designed and executed training strategies while overseeing secretarial and clerical staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated administrative functions to improve workflow and support the operational needs of bureau attorneys.
- Organized and maintained calendars for depositions, trial proceedings, and key appointments to enhance workflow and communication.
- Coordinated the organization and processing of legal documents and correspondence to support attorneys in their case management.
- Scheduled and managed meetings and appointments to promote effective team collaboration.
- Assisted with travel arrangements and processed travel vouchers. Supported purchase requests and recorded time accurately.
- Managed legal secretarial operations to enhance office efficiency through effective document preparation, filing system oversight, and correspondence management.
- Facilitated efficient document creation through proficient use of Microsoft Word. Assisted in improving communication and scheduling with Outlook. Supported data management practices using Microsoft Access. Aided in document handling and sharing with Adobe Acrobat. Contributed to enhanced case management efficiency through Silvercase and Nymatters.
- Oversaw all correspondence to ensure timely and accurate information exchange between office and external stakeholders.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings to optimize time and resource allocation.
Administrative Assistant I
NYS Office of the Attorney General
Albany, NY
04.2008 - 10.2016
- Drafted and finalized legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
- Organized comprehensive travel arrangements to ensure seamless logistics.
- Coordinated deposition schedules and organized meetings to support legal teams. Managed office calendars to ensure efficient time management. Assisted in maintaining communication between team members and clients.
- Managed fleet access database to support operational efficiency and accessibility.
- Managed document preparation, ensuring compliance with legal standards and office protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for high-profile legal meetings and events.
Law Department Document Specialist
NYS Office of the Attorney General
03.2000 - 04.2008
- Support the work of the Bureaus attorneys by selecting proper format and typing legal documents.
- Produce a variety of legal work, legal proceedings legal papers, correspondence, memoranda, forms and other documents
- Maintain and organize the contents of office files, including individual attorney case files
- Answer the telephone and direct calls as appropriate
- Checking legal citations and editing documents to ensure they conform to the format requirements and time frames required by a variety of courts
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Organized and maintained legal documents to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined document processing workflows, enhancing efficiency in case management operations.
- Reviewed and edited legal documents for clarity, consistency, and adherence to guidelines.
Education
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Bryant & Stratton
Albany, New YorkAssociate Degree - Information Technology
Bryant & Stratton
Albany, New YorkSkills
- Effective team leadership
- Quality assessment expertise
- Effective communication
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Effective problem resolution
- Office support services
- Proficient in computer applications
- Task scheduling
- Document management
- Client relationship management
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Proficient in computer applications
- Detail-oriented data entry
- Client support
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Excel proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
Timeline
Administrative Assistant II
NYS Office of the Attorney General
10.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant I
NYS Office of the Attorney General
04.2008 - 10.2016
Law Department Document Specialist
NYS Office of the Attorney General
03.2000 - 04.2008
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Bryant & Stratton
Associate Degree - Information Technology
Bryant & Stratton