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Melissa Sekerchak Danko

Jefferson Hills,PA

Summary

Hardworking and motivated manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, File Opening Processes and Training

K&L Gates LLP
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2012 - Current
  • An expert in unraveling unique and complicated review issues.
  • Regularly juggle the demanding NBI review, engagement letter review, maintaining and refining all standard engagement letters, and serve as a solid sounding board for resolving difficult issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Lead team in refresher training initiatives, best practice discussions, as well as develop internal and external trainings and materials to ensure every level of review holds the same review expectation and understanding.

Attorney

Burns White LLC
Pittsburgh , PA
07.2010 - 02.2012
  • Member of the Firm's Litigation Practice Group, focusing on workers' compensation matters.
  • Experience representing local and national self-insured employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators in all phases of litigation.
  • Counseled employers on a wide variety of risk management issues and presented lectures and seminars on workers' compensation topics.
  • Extensive trial and hearing experience, and significant experience arguing before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board.
  • Presided over numerous mediations before the Workers' Compensation Judges across Pennsylvania.

Attorney

Post & Schell, P.C.
Pittsburgh , PA
01.2005 - 07.2010
  • Member of the Workers' Compensation Practice group.
  • Experience representing local and national self-insured employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators in all phases of litigation.
  • Counseled employers on a wide variety of risk management issues and presented lectures and seminars on workers' compensation topics.
  • Extensive trial and hearing experience, and significant experience arguing before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board.
  • Presided over numerous mediations before the Workers' Compensation Judges across Pennsylvania.

Attorney

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC
Pittsburgh , PA
08.2002 - 01.2005
  • Member of the Employment, Estate, Tax, Real Estate and General Litigation Practice Groups.

Education

J.D. -

Thomas R. Kline School of Law/Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
06-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Philosophy

Thiel College, Magna Cum Laude
Greenville, PA
05-1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Timeline

Manager, File Opening Processes and Training

K&L Gates LLP
05.2012 - Current

Attorney

Burns White LLC
07.2010 - 02.2012

Attorney

Post & Schell, P.C.
01.2005 - 07.2010

Attorney

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC
08.2002 - 01.2005

J.D. -

Thomas R. Kline School of Law/Duquesne University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Philosophy

Thiel College, Magna Cum Laude

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