Lisa Longo
Brick,NJ
Summary
Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail and high say-do ratio. Relied upon by leaders for professionalism, tact, and confidentiality under pressure in handling sensitive matters and serving as gatekeeper and public face for key projects, meetings, and events. Known as being able to anticipate needs ahead of being asked and being able to effectively collaborate with individuals of all levels. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal-Legal Coordinator I
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Lawrenceville, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- As Paralegal assist with drafting/editing CDAs of various nature
- See contracts through lifecycle from inception through to signature
- Work independently and serve as a key team contributor for special nonrecurring and ongoing projects
- Advanced communication skills with all levels of management both inside and outside of the company
- Coordinate and answer correspondence and assemble highly confidential and sensitive information
- Act as the department liaison among internal departments in overseeing information requests for historical documentation
- Manage calendars and organize complex activities such as department calendars, meetings, travel, conferences and related activities for eleven attorneys.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Lawrenceville, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2021
- As Legal Administrative Assistant provided comprehensive administrative support to Legal/Business Development group (including VP and three Associate General Counsels)
- Handle all travel arrangements both domestic and international in compliance with company travel policies
- Input of all Legal/Business Development contracts into Ariba system
- Provide legal administrative and contract support to Business Development group
- Developed step-by-step Ariba contract upload instructions and provided trainings to administrative colleagues
- Provided ad hoc administrative support to other groups within Legal Department when needed.
Executive Assistant
Tyco International
Princeton, NJ
07.2015 - 05.2016
- As Executive Assistant provided comprehensive administrative support to SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, SVP, Chief Tax Officer, and SVP, Treasurer
- Handled all domestic and international travel (including obtaining of any travel visas needed) in compliance with company travel policies
- Coordinated high volume of calendar invitations
- Drafted meeting agendas, processed expense reports, screened and responded to high volume of incoming telephone calls and e-mails.
Executive Assistant
Covance Inc.
Princeton, NJ
11.2009 - 06.2015
- As Executive Assistant demonstrated initiative and sound judgment in supporting the SVP, General Counsel and VP, Global Security
- Lead process of preparation of all Board of Director materials for all meetings including correspondence with Board
- Processed all subpoenas and wage garnishments
- Maintained SharePoint site for Global Security
- Coordinated onsite and offsite meetings and all logistics
- Managed and prioritized heavy calendars and coordinated extensive travel both international and domestic (including obtaining travel visas.) Processed and input detailed travel and expense reports.
Executive Administrative Assistant & Paralegal
Medarex, Inc.
Princeton, NJ
06.2000 - 10.2009
- As Executive Assistant and Paralegal provided support to the SVP, General Counsel and two Associate General Counsels in day to day activities including calendar management, travel arrangements (both international and domestic), and input of expense reports
- Served as liaison to the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors
- Created and maintained department spreadsheet of all outside legal vendors which was used to project departmental budgets
- Served as point of contact for Compliance Committee.
Legal Secretary
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
Newark, NJ
01.1995 - 05.2000
- As Legal Secretary provided support to Senior Partner and Partner of the firm
- Responsible for drafting all pleadings including briefs, motions, and correspondence for various courts and to clients
- Arranged for all court filings and scheduling of depositions
- Responsible for all client billing which included pulling invoices from Juris accounting system
- Served as point of contact in coordinating all interviews for summer associate program
- Coordinated all travel plans (international and domestic).
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/CONCENTRATION IN MANAGEMENT -
Seton Hall University
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Skills
- Calendar Management
- Expense Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Confidential Material Handling
- Relationship-building
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- OneDrive
- Outlook
- Workshare Compare
- Teams
- SharePoint
- PeopleSoft
- Workday
- Concur
- Ariba
- SAP
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Kofax
Affiliations
- Alumni volunteer - Seton Hall University
Timeline
Paralegal-Legal Coordinator I
Bristol-Myers Squibb
08.2021 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Bristol-Myers Squibb
06.2016 - 08.2021
Executive Assistant
Tyco International
07.2015 - 05.2016
Executive Assistant
Covance Inc.
11.2009 - 06.2015
Executive Administrative Assistant & Paralegal
Medarex, Inc.
06.2000 - 10.2009
Legal Secretary
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
01.1995 - 05.2000
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/CONCENTRATION IN MANAGEMENT -
Seton Hall University
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE -
Fairleigh Dickinson University