LAURALYNN STEPHEN, CP
Delaware,OH
Summary
U.S. Navy Veteran, Certified Paralegal, Certified Humane Agent, and award-winning administrator. Proven ability to learn quickly, maintain a consummate level of confidentiality, unparalleled organizational skills, fiscal responsibility, individual initiative, creativity, advanced oral and written communication skills as well as a heightened attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to quickly ascertain and successfully develop areas in need of revamping in order to achieve a higher level of efficacy. A results-oriented driver with a 'can do' attitude who excels in the position of 'right hand'. Dependable, flexible, amiable and reliable.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
VanTrust Real Estate, LLC
05.2019 - Current
- Regional Office Manager in the Columbus, Ohio location of a national real estate developer
- Responsibilities including, but not limited to; executive level administrative support, calendar management for all team members, day-to-day office operations
- Responsible for high profile event planning and execution, on-site and off-site, most of which have high ranking government officials and press in attendance
- Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines and exceed expectations with incredible results
- Assist with asset enhancement with interior decorating and design skills
- Go-to person to get the job done.
Paralegal and Executive Assistant to President/ Managing Partner
Grossman Law Offices
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Paralegal/EA to President/Managing Partner
- Responsibilities including, but not limited to; high level administrative support, drafting and timely filing of legal documents such as Complaints, Financial Disclosure Affidavits, Appellant Briefs, and other various court pleadings
- Daily confidential client interactions via telephone, email or informational meetings
- Calendar management; both professional and personal, requiring independent decision making
- Liaison between Attorneys/Judges/Magistrates/Court Officers/County Agencies/Clients and Pro-se litigants
- Monitor email and reply on behalf of the MP on related issues
- Collaborate closely with/oversee staff to complete various projects, conferences, etc
- Accurately track and document all relative material
- Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines while providing excellent results.
Executive Assistant to President/CEO and Managing Partner
Laurus Leadership Development, LLC
08.2010 - 10.2012
- Executive Assistant to both President/CEO and Managing Partner
- Responsibilities including, but not limited to; high level administrative support, calendar management; both professional and personal, requiring independent decision making, Fortune 500 client relations coordination, vendor relations, travel arrangements and event planning/coordinating of on-site and off-site presentations demonstrating ability to meet demanding deadlines while providing excellent results
- Facilitate accurate and timely writing, editing and preparation of final copy from draft to distribution of various reports, correspondence and website content inclusive of spreadsheets, power points, word documents, emails, merged mailings and other unique special projects
Founder/Operator
The Pet LadyZ, LLC
02.2001 - 07.2010
- Developed and implemented an all-encompassing contract to be utilized with each client
- Initiated and nurtured close working relationships with other animal welfare professionals
- In less than three months, The Pet Lady was successful enough to warrant the assistance of an independent contractor with future growth inevitable
- Instinctive ability to successfully market my business, as well as the businesses of others, while staying substantially below budgeted allowance.
Shelter Manager
Union County Humane Society
10.2003 - 11.2005
- Responsible for daily operations of the shelter, its staff and volunteers, as well as duties encompassing, but not limited to; proper veterinary care, nutrition, exercise and behavioral assessments of all animals in the shelter, initiate contact and nurture relationships with animals rescue groups, develop and maintain accurate record keeping system for all transactions at the shelter; such as adoptions, euthanasia, surrenders, rescues and dog warden captures
- Developed and implemented procedures and schedules for animal medical care, feeding, exercise and kennel cleaning
- While under my management, the UCHS had their highest number of adoptions in their history with a 90% placement rate.
Paralegal
Keener, Doucher, Curly & Patterson, LPA
01.2000 - 10.2003
- Researched, drafted and prepared a plethora of legal documents such as Appellant Briefs, Pleadings, Motions and other various court pleadings in a timely manner, meeting demanding deadlines and responsible for timely court filing of same
- Daily confidential client interactions via telephone, email or informational meetings
- Responsible for managing attorney's calendars, personal and professional.
Office Administrator & Executive Assistant to Vice President of Marketing
Sprint PCS Technical Services & Network Operations
11.1997 - 09.1998
- Compilation of statistical data, preparation of correspondence, scheduling of conference room, meetings and conference calls
- Event coordination/planning as well as all departmental travel arrangements
- Management of all daily office operations including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation and discipline of employees
- Attended high level executive meetings representing the EVP with the responsibility of maintaining/compiling accurate notes/records for filing and distribution to appropriate parties.
Bailiff to the Honorable Susan Brown
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic and Juvenile Branch
01.1995 - 11.1997
- Efficient management of daily court docket, acted as liaison between Judge and County Agencies/employees, attorneys and pro-se litigants
- Responsible for the accurate review of all pleadings prior to their submission for Judge's signature
- Monthly compilation of statistics regarding disposition of domestic/juvenile cases/motions at the trial court level submitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Gatekeeper' and 'Right hand'.
Office Administrator& Paralegal
R. C. Hannon, Jr., Esq., & C.P.A.
06.1991 - 12.1994
- Directed all daily office operations, billing, accounts receivable and collections of 400+ legal and accountancy records
- Researched, drafted and prepared a plethora of legal documents such as Appellant Briefs, Wills/Codicils, Real Estate Closing documents, Divorce Decrees, Custody Agreements, Corporate and Partnership Agreements, Minute Books and various court pleadings
- Responsible for timely court filing of same
- Daily confidential client interactions via telephone or informational meetings.
Petty Officer
United States Navy, NASNI
04.1987 - 04.1991
- Personally maintained Morning Reports for over 21 aircraft
- Maintained all correspondence and messages (Secret Clearance) Generated Monthly Maintenance Plans and Detachment Lists
- Developed and implemented the Aircraft Maintenance Rating Upgrade System still used by the U.S
- Navy and Coast Guard as well as a material tracking system utilized by my command during the Persian Gulf War
- Supervised 30 personnel of the Technical Publications Library
- Responsible for quarterly audits of all departments
- Processed and distributed over 5,000 technical manuals while active duty during the Persian Gulf War
- Chair of Recreation/Welfare Committee for 4 consecutive years, responsible for planning all Squadron events for a staff of 300+.
Education
Skills
Office 365, Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher Photoshop; Outlook Express; scanning technology; HTML; website development; advanced Internet research, SMM
Interpersonal and Customer Relations
Scheduling and Coordinating
Event Planning and Execution
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Brand Management
Excellent multi-tasking ability
Workflow Optimization
Information Protection
Accomplishments
- Earned Good Conduct and National Defense Awards while active duty in the US Navy during Persian Gulf War.
- Earned multiple Achievement Awards while active duty in the US Navy for Exceptional Administrative Achievement and Outstanding Event Planning.
- Received Coast Guard Special Operations Service Award while active duty in the US Navy for development and implementation of new MTIP training program that crossed branches of service.
- Employee of the Month on multiple occasions as both Office Manager & Executive Assistant throughout tenure with Sprint PCS.
- Hometown Hero and National Anthem Performer, MLS Columbus Crew
- Elected to 4 year term with United States Soccer Federation Fan Council, Currently serving as Vice Chair.
Affiliations
- Vice-Chair United States Soccer Federation Fan Council
- Parents Advisory Council Ohio University
- Delaware County Humane Society
Timeline
Office Manager
VanTrust Real Estate, LLC
05.2019 - Current
Paralegal and Executive Assistant to President/ Managing Partner
Grossman Law Offices
01.2015 - 05.2019
Executive Assistant to President/CEO and Managing Partner
Laurus Leadership Development, LLC
08.2010 - 10.2012
Shelter Manager
Union County Humane Society
10.2003 - 11.2005
Founder/Operator
The Pet LadyZ, LLC
02.2001 - 07.2010
Paralegal
Keener, Doucher, Curly & Patterson, LPA
01.2000 - 10.2003
Office Administrator & Executive Assistant to Vice President of Marketing
Sprint PCS Technical Services & Network Operations
11.1997 - 09.1998
Bailiff to the Honorable Susan Brown
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic and Juvenile Branch
01.1995 - 11.1997
Office Administrator& Paralegal
R. C. Hannon, Jr., Esq., & C.P.A.
06.1991 - 12.1994
Petty Officer
United States Navy, NASNI
04.1987 - 04.1991