Lisa Hajduch
Dyer,IN
Summary
Diligent Secretary with talent for fostering effective professional relationships with clients, staff and business associates. Supportive and focused team player with proactive approach to administration and strong attention to detail. Skilled at providing friendly service to coworkers and customers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
White Street Cafe
Frankfort, IL
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Legal Secretary
Baker & McKenzie
Chicago, IL
09.1992 - 12.1999
- Drafted, reviewed and revised legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery responses and other correspondence.
- Prepared trial notebooks for attorneys in preparation for court proceedings.
- Maintained attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, depositions and court appearances.
- Organized case files, including the filing of pleadings, discovery materials and other related documents.
- Answered phones; took messages; responded to inquiries from clients, attorneys and the public.
- Typed letters and memorandum according to established office procedures.
- Entered data into computer databases with accuracy; maintained records of client accounts.
- Proofread all outgoing correspondence for typographical errors or omissions prior to mailing, faxing, e-mailing.
- Transcribed dictation from tapes created by attorneys regarding new cases or current matters.
Legal Secretary
Fishman & Merrick
Chicago, IL
08.1987 - 05.1992
- Drafted, reviewed and revised legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery responses and other correspondence.
- Prepared trial notebooks for attorneys in preparation for court proceedings.
- Reviewed incoming mail and distributed to appropriate staff members or handled personally.
- Maintained attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, depositions and court appearances.
- Organized case files, including the filing of pleadings, discovery materials and other related documents.
- Answered phones; took messages; responded to inquiries from clients, attorneys and the public.
- Typed letters and memorandum according to established office procedures.
- Transcribed dictation from tapes created by attorneys regarding new cases or current matters.
Legal Secretary
Illinois Attorney General's Office
Chicago, IL
04.1985 - 07.1987
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.F. North
Calument City, IL06-1983
Skills
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Word Processing
- File Organization
- Calendar Management
- Client Communication
- Phone Etiquette
- Schedule Management
- Document Preparation
Timeline
Server
White Street Cafe
10.2014 - 02.2015
Legal Secretary
Baker & McKenzie
09.1992 - 12.1999
Legal Secretary
Fishman & Merrick
08.1987 - 05.1992
Legal Secretary
Illinois Attorney General's Office
04.1985 - 07.1987
High School Diploma -
T.F. North