Genevieve McKenzie
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-oriented business professional with a decade of experience in the legal industry, specializing in attorney learning and development for six years. Proven track record in designing and implementing effective training programs that enhance skills and knowledge. Committed to continuous improvement and ready to tackle new challenges to further advance expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Senior Coordinator
Bracewell LLP
Houston, TX
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with team leaders to assess needs, design programs, and implement attorney training that align with firm competencies and values across 10 offices and various practice groups.
- Track department budget to ensure optimal allocation of funds.
- Manage the planning, communication, and coordination of biannual training academies for senior and mid-level associates across all offices.
- Assign mentors to incoming associates, and monitor budgets.
- Collaborate with various business professional departments to enhance training needs for attorney learning and development.
- Manage the coordination and communications for the Annual Evaluation and Feedback processes, including annual performance reviews for counsel and associates.
- Direct execution of approximately 25 to 30 accredited internal CLE programs, and ensure alignment with accreditation standards, in collaboration with attorneys in various practice areas across the firm.
- Point of contact for providing CLE accreditation and guidance on client CLE programs, in collaboration with the Marketing and Business Development team.
- Track monthly utilization of senior counsel, counsel, and associates across the firm.
- Collaborate on diverse projects to enhance professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and creative problem-solving in challenging situations.
- Consistently drive projects to successful completion, with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Supervise and mentor professional development assistant directly and indirectly, ensuring smooth operations.
- Dedicated to meeting and exceeding client expectations.
- Demonstrate exceptional initiative in balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
- Handles frequent disruptions with efficiency and flexibility.
- Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Administrative Assistant
Diamond McCarthy LLP
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Delivered comprehensive support to senior leadership and staff.
- Coordinated and scheduled on-site and off-site meetings, adhering to budget constraints.
- Managed expense submissions and reimbursement processes efficiently to maintain financial records.
- Oversaw logistics involved in setting up conference facilities.
- Drafted, sent, and tracked all invitations for meetings and events.
- Developed and structured PowerPoint slides for numerous presentations.
- Developed engaging marketing materials showcasing attorney expertise and services.
- Ensured accurate online representation of firm and attorneys through consistent updates.
- Enhanced companywide communication through effective newsletter contributions.
- Ran highly confidential conflict checks using firm database and communicated findings to firm management and attorneys.
- Facilitated onboarding and offboarding processes for attorneys and staff.
- Filtered applicant resumes to ensure alignment with management requirements.
- Formatted and edited confidential documents for firm administrators, meetings/events, and court cases.
- Assisted legal secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys as needed.
- Optimized workplace productivity using Microsoft applications, Adobe Pro, iManage, and Omega.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Budget planning and management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Strategic planning
- Database management
- Multitasking and organization
- Proposal writing
- Event planning and coordination
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling and calendar management
- viDesktop
- iManage
- Microsoft Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Development Senior Coordinator
Bracewell LLP
03.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Diamond McCarthy LLP
04.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Denver
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