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DELANEY KEEFE

Durham,NC

Summary

Highly organized and results-oriented Staff Assistant with 7+ years of experience providing exceptional administrative and research support in fast-paced academic and legal environments. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines consistently. Skilled in utilizing various legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and software programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro). Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Eager to leverage extensive legal background and meticulous attention to detail to contribute to the success of faculty and academic programs at Duke Law School.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant to the Chancellor's Office

North Carolina School of Science & Math
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • High-Level Administrative Support: Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership, including the Chancellor, the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, Chief Legal Counsel, Chief Research Officer, Chief Diversity Officer, and the Internal Auditor
  • Meeting Management & Logistics: Managed calendars, scheduled meetings, coordinated logistics, and arranged travel for a high-level team
  • Board of Trustees Support: Served as Ethics Liaison, ensuring compliance with state regulations for board operations. Maintained meeting minutes, materials, and the trustees' website
  • Budget & Finance: Oversaw and managed budget, processed invoices, managed financial authorizations and reimbursements, procured bids, and maintained detailed financial databases
  • Policy & Document Management: Assisted with policy knowledge, document creation, and record retention for the Chancellor's Office and the Chief Legal Counsel
  • Testing Center Coordination: Managed the planning, execution, and security of SAT and ACT testing administrations
  • Facilities Use Coordinator: Oversaw and managed external rentals of facilities at the Durham campus, including auditorium, classrooms, meeting rooms, and athletic facilities
  • Additional Activities:
  • Leadership & Service: Served on Staff Senate, on various search and selection committees, and Strategic Planning team
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Led discussions on DEI, served on related committees, and participated in UNC System Racial Equity Task Force
  • Mentorship: Acted as a student advisor and hall sponsor.
  • Recognition: Nominated for Chancellor's Award for Excellence.

Principal

Law Office of Delaney A. Keefe
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Estate Planning & Legal Administration: Provided comprehensive estate planning services, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives. Managed probate administration and litigation.
  • Law Firm Management: Oversaw all administrative, accounting, advertising, and other business aspects of the firm.


Prior Legal Experience:

  • Extensive Legal Research and Writing: Drafted legal documents, analyzed legal issues, and prepared briefs for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Experience in Multiple Legal Areas: Familiarity with various legal areas, including insurance coverage, personal injury, construction defect, estate planning, and probate
  • Expert Document Organization: Adept at organizing and maintaining extensive legal documents, ensuring efficient retrieval and information access


Associate, Bennington Johnson Biermann & Craigmile, LLC and The Madden Law Firm, Denver, Colorado, 2012-2013

Associate, Selman Breitman, LLP, Los Angeles, California, 2008-2010

Law Clerk, Bolender & Associates, Torrance, California, 2007-2008



Education

Juris Doctor -

Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
01.2004

Skills

  • Legal Research Expertise: Proficient in Westlaw and LexisNexis for efficient legal research and information retrieval
  • Website Management: Skilled in website content management for maintaining and updating Center/Program websites
  • Software Proficiency: Expert in Adobe Pro for document creation, editing, and formatting
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Master of Word, Excel, PowerPoint (2019 version) for efficient document creation, data analysis, and presentation development
  • Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines consistently
  • Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Adept at finding solutions to complex issues under pressure, ensuring smooth operations
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, fostering collaboration and positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and students
  • Fast Learner and Adaptable: Eager to learn new programs and technologies to excel in a fast-paced academic environment

Timeline

Assistant to the Chancellor's Office

North Carolina School of Science & Math
01.2018 - 01.2023

Principal

Law Office of Delaney A. Keefe
01.2013 - 01.2017

Juris Doctor -

Southwestern Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Colorado
DELANEY KEEFE