Jennifer Thomas
Old Fort,NC
Summary
Forward-thinking Executive Assistant accomplished in aiding company leaders achieve success. Gifted at developing procedures, managing busy schedules, preparing and organizing projects/presentations, and providing impeccable administrative support to the executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes and completes tasks with professionalism, integrity, and commitment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE & LEGAL ASSISTANT
Garlock & McKinney, P.C.
Black Mountain, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Created and managed files, including developed procedures and templates for use by other personnel
- Drafted and filed legal document with the Clerk of Court
- Organized and implemented office functions and meetings
- Managed tracking systems for legal cases and due dates for the Clerk of Court
- Drafted Inventories and Accountings in decedent estates for filing with the Clerk of Court
- Conducted Courthouse research for estates, special proceedings, and civil cases
- Conducted client intake and data entry
- Managed the phone system, printer/copier/scanner efficiency, coordinating office IT support, and fax delivery to appropriate personnel
- Ordered and arranged delivery of gifts for clients and professional partners
HEALTHY AGING and LIVING COORDINATOR
Black Mountain YMCA
Black Mountain, NC
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed the group exercise program, including calendar creation and management
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff for the purposes of carrying out group exercise classes
- Conducted annual performance evaluations
- Payroll management and execution
- Created workshops for membership, including recruiting speakers
- Created promotional media for programs and workshops, including presentation development
- Mailing list management
- Social Media management
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Highland Farms Health Care Center
Black Mountain, NC
08.2005 - 05.2014
- Developed, planned, and implemented activities and outings for residents of a skilled nursing and assisted living facility, designed to promote social, physical, emotional and cognitive dexterity
- Grant writing, grant management, grant reporting
- Planned and executed special events
- Organized, recruited, trained, and directed volunteers, for the volunteer program
- Activity Department management and management of the Activity Assistant
- Conducted annual performance evaluations
- Documented participant’s reactions, involvement, abilities and/or changes in functional level, for the facility and the State of North Carolina
- Managed and documented the monthly departmental budget
- Managed mailing lists
- Developed and presented presentations for staff and clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE
Asheville, NC05.2017
Skills
- Procedural development & implementation
- Business operations organization
- Research
- Self-motivated
- Leadership/communication skills
- Budget administration
- Policy development
- Program leadership
- Networking abilities
Certification
- NC Notary Public
Timeline
EXECUTIVE & LEGAL ASSISTANT
Garlock & McKinney, P.C.
07.2021 - Current
HEALTHY AGING and LIVING COORDINATOR
Black Mountain YMCA
11.2019 - 07.2021
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Highland Farms Health Care Center
08.2005 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE