Heather B. Gale
Ferndale,MI
Summary
Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional with over 10 years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Office Coordinator
Ice Miller LLP
Washington, DC
11.2018 - Current
- Manage the daily operations and administrative functions for the DC office of an Am Law 200 firm.
- Train new employees on administrative procedures, internal programming, policies and performance standards.
- Improve relationships with lobbying and litigation clients and streamlined communication within the firm.
- Appointed to the Diversity & Inclusion team, and involved in firm wide training and development in D & I.
Director of Education
Machar
Washington, DC
08.2013 - Current
- Recruit, train, and mentor teachers and specialists, manage and develop annual budget, and curriculum and program development for the Machar Jewish Cultural School.
- Event planning for Machar congregation and guests.
- Work closely with board members to maintain high standards of excellence providing students with a solid foundation of Secular Humanistic Judaism.
- Graduated from LEEP Fellowship program with NewCAJE conference and taken on leadership role in developing the fellowship in the future.
Senior Project Manager
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Lead Project Manager for the firm’s Pro Bono team.
- Pro Bono work included cases involving domestic abuse, violence against women, sexual assault, asylum, drugs, immigration and general human rights.
- Maintained tactical control of project timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets for multi-million dollar cases.
Project Manger
OFW Law
Washington, DC
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Performed legal and factual research, organized and analyzed information, and checked legal forms and documents for accuracy for a top food, drug, and agriculture firm.
- Worked closely with embassies and consulates in D.C. for approval of medical devices and drugs worldwide.
English Instructor
Evergreen Academy
Annandale, Virginia
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Taught English to adult international students at various levels from beginner through advanced.
- Courses included speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.
- Students were from countries throughout the world, including Thailand, South Korea, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Chile, Pakistan, Colombia, Algeria, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China.
Camp Director
KE Camps
Detroit, Michigan
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Planned and implemented daily activities to encourage campers' growth and positive peer relationships.
- Administrative tasks included inventory, budgeting, and staff evaluations.
Hebrew Instructor
Congregation Beth Shalom
Oak Park, Michigan
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Taught Hebrew to 5th and 6th graders, with an emphasis on an interactive learning environment.
English Instructor
Ivy Bound International Kindergarten
Bangkok, Thailand
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Taught English to Thai students 1-4 years old.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Communications Specialist
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Alexandria, Virginia
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Prepared initial report on the NCMEC hotline from parents or law enforcement when a child went missing.
Intern
Department Of Defense, Pentagon
Washington, DC
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Researched, prepared and analyzed intelligence in support of U.S wartime detention policies.
Education
Master of Science - Law Enforcement Intelligence And Analysis
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 09.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Attention to detailLeadershipProgramming
Project Management
ProofreadingCommunication
Microsoft Office
Office administration
Organization
Staff Management
Event Planning
Hiring
Languages
- Hebrew: Studied two years university level and studied abroad in Israel for one semester
- Arabic: Studied one year university level
- Thai: Studied while living in Thailand for one year
- French: Studied four years high school level
Timeline
Office Coordinator
Ice Miller LLP
11.2018 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
01.2014 - 10.2018
Director of Education
Machar
08.2013 - Current
Project Manger
OFW Law
08.2012 - 12.2013
English Instructor
Evergreen Academy
10.2011 - 08.2012
Camp Director
KE Camps
06.2011 - 08.2011
Hebrew Instructor
Congregation Beth Shalom
01.2011 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Law Enforcement Intelligence And Analysis
Michigan State University
09.2010 - 08.2011
English Instructor
Ivy Bound International Kindergarten
10.2009 - 05.2010
Communications Specialist
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
01.2008 - 06.2009
Intern
Department Of Defense, Pentagon
09.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Michigan State University
08.2003 - 12.2007