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Kandice Purpura
Fort Myers
Summary
Administrative and office management professional with over 20 years of experience leading legal operations and driving administrative excellence. Highly skilled in optimizing workflows, managing daily operations, and fostering collaborative, high-performing teams. Recognized for strong organizational leadership, policy enforcement, and effective training that enhances team productivity and efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and a wide range of legal and document management software, including Elite 3E, HotDocs, Time Matters, Tabs3, Litify, DocuFree, Worldox, Adobe, Foxit, and Nuance PDF. Adaptable, dependable, and detail-oriented, with proven strengths in scheduling, resource allocation, and database management to support evolving organizational needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Escrow Clerk | Administrative Assistant
Roetzel & Andress, L.P.A.
05.2022 - Current
- Managed and monitored thirteen bank accounts for multi-million-dollar wire transactions and escrow fund disbursements across Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Prepared daily escrow reports, conducted monthly escrow analyses, and implemented efficient logging, scanning, and tracking procedures. Developed and documented standard operating procedures for administrative staff, fostering a highly efficient team through continuous coaching and motivation. Undertook project leadership for attorneys and management while also performing general office duties and serving as a backup for the front desk, handling multiline phone calls, directing visitors, and managing the computerized visitor log.
Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Drafted and e-filed various documents, including pleadings, motions, interrogatories, and notices. Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas for trial preparation. Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences and ordered medical records. Interacted and negotiated with insurance carriers and healthcare providers to secure records, obtain account balances, and settle cases. Prepared comprehensive demands and assembled supporting documentation for submissions. Scheduled appointments, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and managed travel arrangements. Created calendar notes for deadlines, motions, and important dates. Interacted with clients through phone, email, and in-person meetings.
Office Manager
Green Schoenfeld & Kyle, LLP
08.2003 - 05.2021
- Managed personnel performance evaluations and advancement recommendations while addressing productivity concerns. Oversaw budgets, appointment scheduling, and accounts to enhance productivity initiatives. Organized physical and digitized records for easy retrieval, tracked expenses, and reconciled accounts for accurate financial records. Established efficient workflows, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications for overall effectiveness. Stayed updated on industry technology, compared vendor prices, and negotiated for optimal savings. Coordinated special projects, managed schedules, and improved collaboration through meeting materials and clear notes. Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and recordkeeping. Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and coached new hires while overseeing 27 employees. Developed a highly efficient administrative team with ongoing coaching and motivation. Implemented standard operating procedures, arranged corporate conferences, and communicated corporate objectives across divisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
American Public University
Charles Town, West Virginia12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Marketing
American Public University
Charles Town, West Virginia10.2025
Associate of Science - Business Management and Marketing
Southwest Florida College of Business
Fort Myers, Florida08.2000
Skills
- Dependability
- Discretion / Confidentiality
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Organizational & Operational Management
- Human Resource Management
- Strong Communication, Negotiation, & Relationship Building
- Training & Talent Development
- Problem Solving & Detail Orientation
- Coaching & Staff Mentoring
- Adaptability
- Technology Proficiency (Office 365, Legal & HR Software)
- Multitasking & Prioritization
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – National and Local Chapters
Member, 2017–Present - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) – National and Local Chapters
Member, 2002–Present - The Florida Bar – Solo and Small Firm Section
Affiliate Member, 2017–2021 - Delta Mu Delta – International Honor Society in Business
Inducted 2024 - Golden Key International Honour Society – APU Chapter
Member, 2024–Present - Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (SCLA)
Member, 2024–Present - Pi Sigma Epsilon – Mu Kappa Tau Chapter (National Marketing and Sales Honorary)
Inducted 2024 - Gulf Coast Humane Society – Fort Myers, Florida
Volunteer, 2021–Present
Interests
Timeline
Escrow Clerk | Administrative Assistant
Roetzel & Andress, L.P.A.
05.2022 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
05.2021 - 05.2022
Office Manager
Green Schoenfeld & Kyle, LLP
08.2003 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Marketing
American Public University
Associate of Science - Business Management and Marketing
Southwest Florida College of Business
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
American Public University
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