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Julie Aasmyr

Julie Aasmyr

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader with 15+ years of experience in records management and team building, notably at Vinson & Elkins, LLP. Excelled in enhancing document management systems and fostering interdepartmental cooperation. Proven track record in hiring and mentoring personnel to improve client relations through effective training, coaching, and performance management. Skilled in e-records systems and adept at driving project success. Excellent writer and engaging speaker.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Katy Independent School District
10.2021 - Current
  • Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintain day-to-day classroom management and uphold classroom routines to support student environments to promote learning initiatives.
  • Long-term postions allow me to develop strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.

Fashion Consultant

Cabi
06.2014 - 06.2016

Independent Sales Consultant

  • Collaborated with clients and designers to source trending fashion items that catered to client preferences.
  • Educated clients on popular trends, flattering styles, and garment care techniques, extending the life of their purchases while maintaining optimum appearance quality.
  • Developed comprehensive client database to track preferences, sizes, and purchase history, streamlining consultation process.
  • Conducted personal shopping experiences and closet clean-out/re-organization for clients.

Firmwide Records Manager

Vinson & Elkins, LLP
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Managed records department of 20+ staff across international offices
  • Maintained strict compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific record retention requirements through thorough monitoring and reporting processes.
  • Engaged in daily communications with partners and staff by identifying document-related issues that required interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Established and developed strong administrative teams by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
  • Committee Lead who coordinated and managed new Records Management Software system, corporate wide.
  • Created a RFP to select RMS, compiled data, tested software, and presented selection for approval
  • Streamlined records retrieval processes, reducing time spent searching for information.
  • Worked closely with Iron Mountain on contract negotiations, records retention/destruction schedules, and identifying and classifying legacy documents/files.
  • Developed comprehensive annual budgets and monitored actual spending against approved budgets to identify variances and recommend corrective actions when needed.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings without compromising quality or service levels.

Records Manager

The Settlement Facility for Dow Corning Trust
02.2003 - 01.2004
  • Managed the daily operations of the Records Department (staff of 25+), processing settlement claims.
  • Adhered to established procedures for handling sensitive and classified documents to retain chain of custody integrity.
  • Established, improved and reinforced document management systems to handle current and expected future requirements.
  • Managed training courses, setup and maintenance for document control systems.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

Manager of ROI & Coding Consulting Services

Iron Mountain
03.2000 - 03.2003
  • Managed all Release of Information (ROI) and Coding Consulting Services within Iron Mountain Nationwide - daily operations, 15 consultants, and client recruitment/management.
  • Directed client engagements and monitored asset managements
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers and established new clients by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Created and negotiated service contracts for healthcare businesses - long term and special projects.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Records Supervisor

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
09.1996 - 02.2000
  • (Break in work history June 1998-June 1999)
  • Managed a team of approximately 10 FTE's
  • Managaged hundreds of thousands of file folders at the sub-folder level by barcoding and scanning all files and sub-folders for retrieval.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits of recordkeeping practices.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining processes for document retrieval and archiving.
  • Facilitated legal discovery processes by quickly locating relevant documentation as needed during litigation proceedings.
  • Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
  • Optimized information gathering and presentations with implementation of practical filing system.
  • Optimized physical storage space using effective organization techniques, maximizing available capacity within the file room.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of annual file purging activities, ensuring proper disposal of outdated records according to retention schedules.
  • Monitored file room inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to prevent stock shortages or disruptions in service.
  • Developed training materials and conducted sessions for new employees, ensuring consistent work quality across the team.
  • Managed employee scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours while minimizing overtime expenses for the company.
  • Enhanced team productivity by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal staff members and external clients when handling sensitive document requests or inquiries.
  • Established cross-functional relationships with other departments for seamless communication regarding file requests or transfers.
  • Created the first Policy & Procedure Manual for the Records Department in the Houston Office.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
01-1996

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Records Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Organizational Skills
  • Records Management Systems
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Customer Service
  • Document Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Management
  • Documentation and Control
  • Budgetary Planning
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Employee Relations

Certification

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator, 1996 (Certificate No. 22042)

Affiliations

  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Member since 1994
  • Texas Health Information Management Association (TXHIMA), Member since 1994
  • Houston Area Health Information Management Association (HAHIMA), Former President-Elect (2000), President (2001), Past President (2002), & Parliamentarian (2003)
  • National Charity League (NCL), Azalea Chapter, Liaison to The Ballard House 2023-2024 and VP of TickTockers Elect 2024-2025

Volunteering

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) - VP of Scholarships

Katy High School, 2022 - Present

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) - Financial Reconciliation Committee

Katy High School, 2023

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Historian

WoodCreek Junior High, 2022 - 2024

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - President

WoodCreek Junior High, 2020 - 2022

Campus Advisory Committee - Member

WoodCreek Junior High, 2019-2021

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - 2nd VP of Volunteers

WoodCreek Junior High, 2019-2020

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Hospitality Chair

WoodCreek Junior High, 2017-2019

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Financial Reconciliation Committee

WoodCreek Junior High, 2018

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - Library Chair

Wolman Elementary, 2016-2020


As President of the PTA, managed:

  • a 30+ person Board made up of Chair and Committee persons (including but not limited to - Fundraising, Programs, Treasurer, Budget Committee (100K Budget), and Volunteers).
  • Wrote and submitted, bi-weekly newsletters, electronically.
  • Managed - Donations, Spirit Wear, Online Ordering, and Website Maintenance.
  • Held monthly Board Meetings, often via Zoom (with agendas, attachments, and speakers).
  • Chaired the review and submission of our Bylaw's and Standing Rules to Texas PTA.
  • Followed Robert's Rules of Order.


Other duties included:

  • Managing over 300 volunteers - database management, communications, sign-ups, awards/recognitions, and support.
  • As Hospitality Chair (2 years) - provided 150+ staff with monthly appreciation, often planning and overseeing all day breakfasts/luncheons.
  • As Library Chair - designed and managed volunteers to work 4 shifts/day to provide full-time coverage to the library at all times. Provided training and mentoring, along with managing absences and last minute coverage.
  • Worked on special projects, often providing spreadsheet design/management.
  • As Historian - helped the board with past processes and documenting current policy, procedure, and processes.


As President of HAHIMA: 

  • Served a 3 year term.
  • Was in charge of programs (finding and organizing speakers for quarterly, full-day meetings) as well as securing meeting space and food service for the day.
  • After running the board for 1 year - provided direction, guidance, and by-laws assistance the 3rd and 4th years.

Awards/Recognitions

  • Volunteer of the Year, WoodCreek Junior High PTA, 2020
  • Leadership Katy, 2021
  • Lifetime PTA Membership, 2021
  • DiSC Program Completion, 2006
  • Advanced Leadership, Inc's Getting Results Through People Program, 1998

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Katy Independent School District
10.2021 - Current

Fashion Consultant

Cabi
06.2014 - 06.2016

Firmwide Records Manager

Vinson & Elkins, LLP
01.2004 - 01.2011

Records Manager

The Settlement Facility for Dow Corning Trust
02.2003 - 01.2004

Manager of ROI & Coding Consulting Services

Iron Mountain
03.2000 - 03.2003

Records Supervisor

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
09.1996 - 02.2000

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator, 1996 (Certificate No. 22042)

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

The University of Texas Medical Branch
Julie Aasmyr