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Kathy M. Bachner

Baldwin City,USA

Summary

Experienced leader with a proven track record of overseeing and supervising extensive operations, consistently achieving success through careful strategic planning and precise execution. Skilled at introducing creative solutions to improve efficiency and operational performance. Recognized for promoting collaboration among team members and adjusting to changing business requirements to maintain alignment with company objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR & ESTATE PLANNING PARALEGAL

STOCKTON & KANDT, llc
09.2019 - Current
  • Directed and coordinated a team of estate planning professionals, enhancing operational efficiency by 30% through optimized workflow processes and targeted training programs.
  • Managed client cases in collaboration with the Managing Attorney, ensuring 100% compliance with legal standards while reducing case turnaround time by 20%.
  • Held accountability for team performance metrics and project deliverables, resulting in a 15% increase in client satisfaction scores over six months.
  • Streamlined the preparation and review process of legal documents, reducing turnaround time by 30% and ensuring 100% compliance with client specifications.
  • Coordinated the execution of over 150 client signatures annually, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in document signing procedures, resulting in a 20% increase in client satisfaction scores.
  • Implemented a standardized protocol for executing legal agreements that decreased errors by 25% and accelerated signing completion rates by an average of two days per case.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between attorneys and clients by proactively adjusting schedules based on priority shifts, contributing to a 15% improvement in client satisfaction ratings.
  • Streamlined appointment management processes by implementing a digital scheduling system, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and decreasing scheduling errors by 40%.


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN OPERATIONS

KANSAS SPEEDWAY
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Streamlined receipt reconciliation processes by implementing standardized procedures, reducing processing time by 30% and ensuring 100% accuracy in financial records.
  • Coordinated education and safety compliance trainings for operational staff, resulting in a 25% decrease in safety violations and maintaining full regulatory adherence across all shifts.
  • Lead the command center during race weekend events.
  • Managed procurement of truck supplies and inventory, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste by 15% while supporting a fleet that handled over 1,200 deliveries monthly without delays.

DEPUTY SHERIFF

MIAMI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Completed comprehensive 14-week law enforcement training at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, gaining certification in arrest procedures, community policing, and investigative techniques, preparing for immediate deployment in field operations.
  • Demonstrated mastery of tactical response skills by successfully passing over 25 scenario-based assessments with a 95% proficiency rate, ensuring readiness for high-pressure situations.
  • Community policing.
  • Collaborated with a team of 30 trainees to simulate real-world law enforcement challenges, achieving an overall training pass rate of 98%, and earning recognition for teamwork and leadership potential among peers.



Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Political Science

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE
Carbondale, Illinois
08.1990

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06.2021

Certificate - Basic Training Completion

KANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
Hutchison, Kansas
10.2016

Skills

  • Collaborative networking abilities
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Collaborative decision-making

Timeline

DIRECTOR & ESTATE PLANNING PARALEGAL

STOCKTON & KANDT, llc
09.2019 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN OPERATIONS

KANSAS SPEEDWAY
02.2017 - 08.2019

DEPUTY SHERIFF

MIAMI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
12.2015 - 12.2016

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Certificate - Basic Training Completion

KANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Political Science

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE