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Francis Steskal

Summary

Highly effective and experienced legal & office assistant with extensive knowledge of general office procedures and executive support required to effectively assist in a fast-paced environment, focused around supporting executives and clientele interests. Bringing experience in creating and editing highly detailed legal, research, and court documents, and extensive knowledge and understanding of government regulations. Extensive experience in maintaining office and client records by applying strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and office management skills on a daily basis. A strong team player that effectively maintains working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Owner & Lead Photographer

Frankie James Photography
02.2020 - Current
  • Photographing high-quality images for various print & digital projects: Philadelphia Flyers; WMMR (Preston & Steve Morning Show); Philabundance, local bands (Jamison, Fat Mezz, many others), free-lance & charity events
  • Editing images to enhance appearance and create multimedia marketing campaigns for various clientele
  • Experience shooting indoor and outdoor venues
  • Scheduling, billing, marketing, website design.
  • Personalized consultation with clients to discuss expectations, vision, style preferences, etc. to create mutually agreeable project parameters

Billing Coordinator

Pincus Law Group
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Manage portfolio of clients in tri-state (PA, NJ, NY) area and update database with client information and history of detailed billing data
  • Creation, distribution, and processing of all invoicing for tri-state area; accounts payable and receivables
  • respond efficiently to urgent time sensitive requests from management for variety of client needs
  • ensuring all documents have been received to avoid deadline delinquency
  • assists teammates with complex documents

Manager/Sports Journalist

Various Employers
06.2018 - 10.2022

Sports Journalist for Philadelphia Flyers and Flyersinsider.com; Podcast Network Owner & Host with Unity Podcast Network

  • Host of multiple sports podcasts
  • Writing short engaging articles focusing around the Philadelphia Flyers and NHL teams - sometimes up to 5 per day.
  • Managed online sports columns, blogs, & video pieces.
  • Providing top-notch sports content targeted at specific audiences to improve social media teams promotions and engagement
  • Conducted player interviews post game
  • Oversaw work of 10 reporters covering the Philadelphia Flyers

Billing Specialist

Padgett Law Group
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Similar job duties to Pincus Law Group position.
  • Managed portfolio of over 400 loans across 4 states.
  • Handled all billing necessary for firm
  • Oversaw all urgent emails from all parties and responded within a 24-hr window

Foreclosure Specialist

Cenlar FSB
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Identified & researched discrepancies in financial documents.
  • Restructured loans to provide options for eligible candidates following foreclosure.
  • Analyzed foreclosure sale bids, judgments, reinstatements, & payoffs.
  • Reviewed loan & foreclosure documents & verified for accuracy.
  • Supervised processing of activities & administered responsiveness of alerts to determine foreclosure timeline management.
  • Prepared all notices of default as per terms of deed of trust on mortgage.
  • Evaluated & examined files with management prior to foreclose sale date to formulate bidding instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
09.2016

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2012

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Operations Management
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Project Management
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Business Development
  • Photographic Editing

Volunteer/Charity Work

  • Plan & host various events in support of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Bucks County. (5+ Years)
  • Certified Crisis Counselor with Suicide Hotline (3+ Years)
  • Plan & Coordinate numerous fundraising events in community to assist families in need
  • Free Photography and Marketing work for various organizations and events: Camp Out for Hunger (WMMR - Preston & Steve Show), Checking for Charity, Philabundance, Children's Mindset

Timeline

Billing Coordinator

Pincus Law Group
04.2023 - 06.2023

Billing Specialist

Padgett Law Group
02.2022 - 07.2022

Company Owner & Lead Photographer

Frankie James Photography
02.2020 - Current

Foreclosure Specialist

Cenlar FSB
06.2019 - 11.2021

Manager/Sports Journalist

Various Employers
06.2018 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Law And Society

Pennsylvania State University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Development

Community College of Philadelphia
Francis Steskal