Michelle L. Eken
Colonial Beach,VA
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Summary
Administrative professional skilled in optimizing office workflows and managing diverse administrative tasks. Proven ability to support higher management through effective scheduling and coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing organizational needs, ensuring seamless operations and goal achievement.
Work History
Secretary II
Tatittek Federal Services
Dahlgren, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Receive calls, greet visitors and direct to appropriate personnel needing their attention.
- Act for the Division Secretary to assist Division Head.
- Schedule meetings and reserves conference rooms.
- Receive and review mail for the office and distribute accordingly.
- Maintain records of all personnel ensuring that all records are complete and up to date.
- Maintain electronic and paper copies of signed YOEs, IDPs, DEMO paperwork.
- Monitor inventory and maintain office supply cabinet for all branch personnel.
- Prepare packages for new employees/departing employees.
- Ensure Archibus, Org Charts, Fire Drill Roster, Dept Roster, Doors/Desk/Cubicles are current.
- Ensure emergency contact information is readily available.
- Utilize government reference guides to find forms (training, travel, demo), check regulations (timekeeping, OPM, travel), as needed by the branch head or branch members.
- Coordinate all foreign travel (maintenance of country clearance lists, overseas travel arrangements, passport lists, etc.).
- Coordinate OT/CT quarterly reports.
- Program Manager/Supervisor: MaryAnn Oplinger
Secretary II
Tatittek Corporation
Dahlgren, VA
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Answer/screen incoming calls in a professional manner.
- Receive/greet visitors and maintain a visitor log.
- Schedule meetings and appointments.
- Receive, type, change and process documents in accordance with Naval Correspondence Manual or associated guidance for specific format.
- Complete signature routing, tracking, and distribution of documentation.
- Copy, scan, route, file, distribute, archive, shred, and dispose of data documentation.
- Process timecard entries, timecard reports, training requests, and shipping documents.
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and use approved procurement process for replacement.
- Travel on base to pick-up/deliver official information.
- Program Manager/Supervisor: Robin Kuss
Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Waldman & Associates, PLLC
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Answer phones.
- Greet clients.
- Process client payments.
- Make appointments.
- Scan, copy, mail correspondences.
- Draft correspondences and pleadings.
- Organize case binders.
- Close completed cases.
- Supervisor: Barry Waldman
Paralegal
Challa Law Group
Glen Allen, VA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Draft and file immigration pleadings with the USCIS.
- Supervisor: Lakshmi Challa
Legal Compliance/Bankruptcy Specialist
NSWC Federal Credit Union
Dahlgren, VA
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Receive and respond to all legal orders served on the Credit Union, such as liens, garnishments, levies, and subpoenas.
- Follow all applicable regulations and ensure all orders are responded to before due date.
- Prepare and update department checklists and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance with regulation changes.
- Maintain member’s files.
- Act as a liaison with attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, and members.
- Arrange for recovery of collateral.
- Review all bankruptcy files ensuring the Credit Union was protected to the fullest extent.
- Supervisor: Maria Peyton
Paralegal
Goldman & Van Beek, P.C.
Alexandria, VA
02.2009 - 08.2018
- Provide support for the attorneys.
- Prepare and file all pleadings.
- Organize weekly court dockets.
- Prepare Subpoenas.
- Prepare sales advertisements and attend foreclosure sales with the Trustee.
- Supervisor: John P. Van Beek
Paralegal
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLC
Washington, DC
10.2000 - 02.2009
- Supervisor: Bita Lotfi
Paralegal
Law Office of Robert Lubin
Vienna, VA
09.1998 - 10.2000
- Supervisor: Sandra Sheridan
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Daniel S. Fiore
Arlington, VA
06.1995 - 08.1998
- Supervisor: Daniel S. Fiore
Education
Associates in Applied Sciences - Legal Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VA05.1995
High School Degree - undefined
Bishop Dennis J. O’Connell High School
Arlington, VA05.1989
Skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, PA Tool, Archibus
Timeline
Secretary II
Tatittek Federal Services
01.2024 - Current
Secretary II
Tatittek Corporation
07.2022 - 01.2024
Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Waldman & Associates, PLLC
03.2021 - 07.2022
Paralegal
Challa Law Group
07.2020 - 11.2020
Legal Compliance/Bankruptcy Specialist
NSWC Federal Credit Union
08.2018 - 07.2020
Paralegal
Goldman & Van Beek, P.C.
02.2009 - 08.2018
Paralegal
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLC
10.2000 - 02.2009
Paralegal
Law Office of Robert Lubin
09.1998 - 10.2000
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Daniel S. Fiore
06.1995 - 08.1998
Associates in Applied Sciences - Legal Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Degree - undefined
Bishop Dennis J. O’Connell High School