Megan M. Ruffaner
Worthington,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Court Administrator / Court Grant Writer
Administrative Office Of PA Courts
Butler, PA
11.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with all upper management and officials
- Acting liaison for the Butler County Courts
- Create a plan and budget for the expenditure of the Opioid Settlement Funds (approximately 1.4 million a year for 18 years)
- Create and manage the strategic plans
- Assist the District Court Administrator with implementing new procedures
- Formulate and maintain the jury budget
- Reviewed presented documents for compliance to standards.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department for grants.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for The Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB)
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase productivity.
CONFERENCE OFFICER
Armstrong County Domestic Relations
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Daily meeting with clients regarding child support
- Maintain to be a neutral party in the matter
- Determine proper child support calculations
- Prepare Orders of Court for child support on all cases
- Detailed documentation of case details
- Provide detailed information to all other law enforcement, and outside services for the clients
- Maintain a revolving schedule daily
PARALEGAL, Mechling & Heller, LLP
Kittanning, PA
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Concentration in Estate Law and Corporations
- Meeting daily with clients and assisting them with their duties as executors/administrators of estates
- Preparation of estate paperwork for courts
- Organizing and preparing corporate paperwork including articles of incorporation, minute books, etc
- Completing all final closing documents for real estate closing
- Preparing deeds, agreement of sale, and all documents and prosecution needed prior to closing
- Conducted Legal Research of all Federal, State and Local laws
- Kept Law Library updated with new publications and updates
- Provide discovery upon request
- Schedule meetings with clients and attorneys
- Completed monthly billing for the office
- Preparation of court documents – civil division - including but not limited to Complaints, Motions, Orders of Court,
- Interrogatories
INTAKE OFFICER
Armstrong County
Kittanning, PA
06.2003 - 08.2011
- Met the juvenile and parent/guardian – Conducted first interview
- Prepared case study of each juvenile with detailed information that pertained to that particular youth and their offense
- Facilitated delinquency hearings between the District Attorney and the juvenile's attorney and came to a conclusion on how to navigate the juvenile through the system
- Supervised juveniles on probation until the completed the program
- Developed and Implemented the Drunk Driving Program (in conjunction with MADD) in Armstrong County Probation Department
- Worked closely with Judges and Attorneys in the Armstrong County area as well as neighboring counties of Butler, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties regarding the redirection of the youth in the Probation system
- Conducted Pennsylvania State Police background checks on individuals we had arrest warrants on
- Organized warrants and made sure they were all up to date in the NCIC system
- Supervised Community service projects and coordinated said projects with agencies within the community
- Trained newly hired probation officers for their positions
SUPERVISOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE, OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, Cornell Abraxas WorkBridge
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Supervised a group of 15 individuals including making sure they were in compliance with the rules set by Cornell Abraxas
- Conducted yearly evaluations on all employees supervised
- Provided new employees with the orientation process
- Served as the community liaison within the Pittsburgh region
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Duquesne University
BS - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
06.1997 - 12.2000
Skills
Computer Proficienciesundefined
Timeline
Deputy Court Administrator / Court Grant Writer
Administrative Office Of PA Courts
11.2017 - Current
CONFERENCE OFFICER
Armstrong County Domestic Relations
09.2015 - 11.2017
PARALEGAL, Mechling & Heller, LLP
08.2011 - 09.2015
INTAKE OFFICER
Armstrong County
06.2003 - 08.2011
SUPERVISOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE, OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, Cornell Abraxas WorkBridge
01.2000 - 01.2003
BS - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
06.1997 - 12.2000
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Duquesne University
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