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Kristen Eckstrom

Senior Administrative Assistant
Salem,OR

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced Executive Secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to upper level team. Adept at managing calendars, preparing reports and coordinating meetings. Demonstrates excellent customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strongly committed to service excellence, client satisfaction and team collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

AgWest Farm Credit
04.2015 - Current
    • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
    • Supported State President
    • Travel Arrangements for Supervisor; at times Leadership Team
    • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
    • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
    • Participated in State Leadership team meetings;
    • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for State meetings; Leadership meetings
    • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
    • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
    • Monitored supervisor emails; calendar setting
    • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
    • Took notes and dictation at meetings.
    • Maintained spreadsheet of State PR items and budget
    • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors/customers.
    • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
    • Maintained Oregon State vehicle records
    • Produced various letters; correspondence
    • Scheduled office meetings/calls

Legal Assistant

Titus County
09.2009 - 11.2015
    • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
    • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
    • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
    • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
    • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
    • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
    • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
    • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
    • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
    • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
    • Produced legal documents such as indictments and pleadings
    • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
    • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
    • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
    • Reported filings and final pleas to CJIS

Grand Jury Legal Assistant

Brazos County, Texas
01.2002 - 06.2009
    • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
    • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
    • Completed electronic filings
    • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
    • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
    • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
    • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
    • Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
    • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
    • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
    • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
    • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
    • Prepared cases for Grand Jury consideration

Education

High School Diploma -

Ore City High School
Ore City, Texas

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Problem Solving
  • Efficient Travel Arrangements
  • Office Administration Expertise
  • Meeting/Event Planning
  • Legal Administrative Support
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Travel Coordination
  • Catering Coordination
  • Confidentiality and Discretion
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Professional Meeting Coordination
  • Document Preparation
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Office Management
  • Invoice Processing

Timeline

Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

AgWest Farm Credit
04.2015 - Current

Legal Assistant

Titus County
09.2009 - 11.2015

Grand Jury Legal Assistant

Brazos County, Texas
01.2002 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Ore City High School
Kristen EckstromSenior Administrative Assistant