Laura Paige Grimes
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dynamic Office Manager and Architectural Designer with a proven track record at the Law Office of J. Randall Grimes and L.M. Holder III, FAIA. Expert in budgetary planning and client relations, successfully managed resources to enhance productivity by 30%. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and administrative oversight, ensuring project and office excellence.
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Law Office of J. Randall Grimes
06.2012 - Current
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing new software and technology to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated client needs to paralegals and owner.
Architectural Designer
L.M. Holder III, FAIA
07.1987 - 06.2005
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for various types of projects.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new or an expansion of current office space.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for office environments while being mindful of building/owner constraints.
- Managed difficult clients with respect and resolved issues efficiently.
- Worked closely with property owners and design team to deliver comprehensive commercial projects in Austin's CBD area.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Provided construction administration to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Communicated with vendors, building engineers and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Solicited bids from contractors and negotiated to secure best possible prices.
- Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
- Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
- Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with Owner specifications and building codes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Design
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas12-1991
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Client relations
- Billing
- Staff hiring
- Financial tracking
- Administrative oversight
- Banking operations
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Budgetary planning
- Administrative support
- Office administration
- Credit and collections
- Clerical support
- Mail handling
- Payroll and budgeting
- Organizational skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Office management
Timeline
Office Manager
Law Office of J. Randall Grimes
06.2012 - Current
Architectural Designer
L.M. Holder III, FAIA
07.1987 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Design
The University of Texas
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