Heather Yanke
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Performs effectively in independent or team environments. Develops and maintains positive relationships with employers, colleagues, and clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant
Wright Beamer PLC
07.2016 - Current
- Support law firm senior partner with demanding estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, and real estate law practice;
- Track deadlines to ensure trust administration and probate court documents are submitted in a timely manner;
- Serve as liaison between attorney and clients to ensure positive, productive communications at all points;
- Screen and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and correspondence;
- Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and communicate workflow to attorneys and fellow employees;
- Draft, proofread, and file documents under the supervision of an attorney;
- Process and prepare complex estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, and transfer deeds;
- Perform legal research;
- Reconcile accounts and provide reports for tax professionals;
- Digitize physical documents in the electronic filing system;
- Book events and travel arrangements;
- Work with vendors and venues for events.
Director of Arts in Worship
Grace Chapel EPC
11.2004 - 02.2022
- Responsible for the development and direction of a vibrant music ministry at a midsize congregation;
- Work closely with senior pastor to develop weekly, monthly, and annual goals for corporate worship;
- Plan, prepare and implement weekly worship service;
- Identify, develop, and schedule volunteers for instrumental, vocal, and technical positions;
- Oversee budgets for worship, audio and visual enhancements, and decorative ministries;
- Maintain active databases of volunteers and repertoire, including church copyright licensing information;
- Create a positive environment for personal and musical growth;
- Collaborate with other ministry leaders for all-church goals and events.
Professional Musician
Self
09.2000 - Current
- Professional worship leader, presenter, and classical singer;
- Vocal Instruction;
- National and international experience leading worship at retreats for pastors and cross-cultural workers;
- Regularly performs with Audivi as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's resident professional chorus.
Education
Master's of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.2005
Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance/Theater
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.2003
Skills
- Highly skilled in MS Office
- Administrative Support
- Client Support
- Problem Solving
- Exceptional Writer
- Excellent Proofreading Skills
- Relationship Building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant
Wright Beamer PLC
07.2016 - Current
Director of Arts in Worship
Grace Chapel EPC
11.2004 - 02.2022
Professional Musician
Self
09.2000 - Current
Master's of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance/Theater
Oakland University
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