Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Awarded "Great Lady" by East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary
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OfficeManager

Lisa Baynham

Metairie,LA

Summary

Adept at maintaining confidentiality and streamlining office operations, I significantly enhanced efficiency at Baynham Best, LLC. My expertise in financial accounting and strong organizational skills led to improved budget management and staff integration. Known for critical thinking and professional communication, I excel in fostering teamwork and optimizing administrative processes.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Baynham Best, LLC
08.1997 - 04.2020
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Handled all time entries and billing to clients
  • Handled all financial transactions; i.e. deposits, account reconciliation and overdue accounts.
  • Mastered law firm software for time and billing.
  • Oversaw employer health insurance program as well as retirement plan.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Scheduled client relation entertaining and travel.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.

Administrative Assistant to Managing Partner

Lemle Kelleher, LLC
08.1980 - 03.1997

Administrative Secretary to Manager Partner of large law firm

  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
  • Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for senior leadership.
  • Managed various aspects of partner's personal life, i.e. paying bills, making personal appointments, keeping personal calendar, and maintaining personal documents.

Administrative Assistant

Federal Deposit Insurance Company
12.1976 - 04.1980
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Assisted liquidators in deposing of assets from bank closure.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

High School Diploma -

Chapelle High School
Metairie, LA

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Strong Verbal and Written Skills
  • Billing
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Document management
  • Account reconciliation
  • Mail handling
  • Staff management
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Financial accounting
  • Event Planning Expertise
  • Meeting planning
  • Database administration
  • Critical Thinking Ability
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Professional and courteous
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

Awarded "Great Lady" by East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary

Awarded 2009 "Volunteer Activists Award" by St. Elizabeth's Guild

In 2024 "Woman of Fashion" Award bestowed to me by New Orleans Ballet Association

Timeline

Office Manager

Baynham Best, LLC
08.1997 - 04.2020

Administrative Assistant to Managing Partner

Lemle Kelleher, LLC
08.1980 - 03.1997

Administrative Assistant

Federal Deposit Insurance Company
12.1976 - 04.1980

No Degree - General Studies

University of New Orleans

High School Diploma -

Chapelle High School
Lisa Baynham