Monica Lindsley
Orangevale,Ca
Summary
I bring a duality of experience and skills which make me a great candidate for Associate in Training. I am a motivated and professional Analyst with a strong background working hand-in-hand with organizational leaders at a Government level to monitor and enhance key areas. I am also a diligent and motivated J.D. candidate, approaching graduation and seeking a Firm to grow with.
I have a proven track record of being detailed when creating or reviewing reports to interpret information and aiding executives with decision-making. I am practical with outstanding reasoning and critical-thinking skills when developing solutions. I offer excellent customer service and relationship management, solid technical abilities with software and applications, an energetic ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills and deadline juggling abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Analyst II
El Dorado County, Environmental Management
12.2020 - Current
- Establish and manage Department Budget: Audits, accounts payable and receivable. Monitor departmental expenditures and used findings to develop budget allocation proposals.
- Manage Grants: Applications, County Board approvals, managing grant expenditures and balancing
- Purchasing for entire Department including Public Health, Environmental Health, Solid Waste, Hazardous Materials, etc
- Research and write Legislative items including Ordinances, County Policy, etc
- Solicit and secure Contracts including writing contract language, Board approvals and administration
- Manage Public Records Requests for Department
- Secure Lien Releases
- Executive Assistant to Director
- Work with Board of Supervisors, County Counsel and other entities to create, publish and approve Resolutions, Public Hearings, Emergency Ordinances, and more
- Administer Annual Tax Roll for county including assessments on over 90k parcels and auditing prior years. Generated complex spreadsheets incorporating formulas and functions in order to facilitate analysis of data sets.
- Identified prior years mistakes resulting in the loss of over $3 million in revenue and worked with County counsel to establish a path forward incorporating Prop 218 to allow for capturing of this revenue in future years.
- HR Liaison and Confidential employee
- Responsible for hiring, leaves, terminations, retirements.
- Implemented new administrative procedures for increased profitability.
- Provided administrative support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
- Led valuation, due diligence and contracting as part of acquisition process.
- Facilitated communication between departments by organizing inter-departmental meetings.
- Collected and analyzed data and participated in meetings with key management staff.
- Conducted analysis and research on assigned projects, liaising with senior management to report findings and project status.
- Generated complex spreadsheets incorporating formulas and functions in order to facilitate analysis of data sets.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Sheriff’s Technician II
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Complete Bookings, Releases, Transfers and more with care and accuracy
- Perform various duties related to careful examination and understanding of complex legal documents
- Assist the public with various requests, not excluding situations of extreme personal stress and confidentiality
- Manage Work Program applicants and active participants
- Complete compliance and non-compliance letters and communicate with Court
- Manage Vehicle Abatement Program
- Special events including Award’s Ceremony
- Set up and managed security access network
- Equipment Manager- Managed Equipment budget
- Completed all inventory and purchasing including meeting with new distributors and coordinating fittings.
Intake Department Manager
United Law Center
Roseville, Ca
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Interviewed all incoming callers.
- Turned “Ask Steve for Free” legal questions into prospective clients.
- Worked with prospective clients from first call until their consultation with an attorney and signing of a retainer.
- Determined causes of action and gathered all pertinent information.
- Prepared case synopsis for lead attorney and reviewed with him before scheduled consultations.
- Prepared monthly call/contact reports and provided statistics to Managing partner for marketing purposes.
- Met with prospective clients and walk-ins for the purpose of gathering information.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Owner/Operator
Short Sale Negotiation and Transaction Coordinator
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Work with sellers/buyers and their agents, Title, Lenders, City/County, Attorney’s office, etc
- Manage relationships between all parties to ensure mutual satisfaction and timely, accurate closing
- Negotiate lien releases, tax settlements, and any other encumbrances to Title transfer
- Continually developed new ways to assist more clients with the full utilization of technology and time management
- Managed three employees and their case loads
- Provided training.
Document Manager and Loss Mitigator
Litchney Law
Folsom, Ca
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Met with clients to complete necessary documents (Real Estate and BKQs).
- Managed, reviewed, edited and distributed all incoming documents including hardship letters and financials for entire Real Estate department.
- Initiated and negotiated Debt disputes, loan modifications and short sales with up to 4 liens with various Lenders.
- Negotiated successful short sales via Equator, paper fax, etc.
- Communicated with principal/client/seller, buyer’s agent, seller’s agent, seller’s Lender(s) and Title until complete.
- Suggested the utilization of Acrobat Professional for various purposes and saved the company thousands on paper, scanner time and employee time.
- Ensured that all confidential information was handled according to security protocols set forth by the company's policy manual.
- Drafted and updated vital company documents and records.
- Created templates for different types of documents based on organizational needs.
- Conducted regular audits of document control systems to identify areas for improvement.
- Reviewed approval letters before sending to attorneys for final review.
Education
J.D. - Law
Lincoln Law School
Sacramento, CA05-2024
Accounting And Business Management
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05-2020
Skills
- Ability to enthusiastically adapt and thrive under pressure
- Flexibility to perform a multitude of tasks, correctly and efficiently
- Motivated to constantly find ways of improving skills and performance
- Extensive experience in client experience management
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Personal Highlights
- Volunteer with Search and Rescue. Certified to perform rescues in snow, via helicopter, and long distance backpacking/wilderness.
- Earned Real Estate License while raising two young children and supporting my husband through a stringent and exacting Police Academy. Started my own business in order to be at home with children in their first years.
- Served as President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Spokesperson of Sacramento Teen Service group over six-year period.
- Volunteered for various campaigns and ultimately was offered and served in a position with a political party to aid the passage of a Proposition.
- Prior Member of Toastmasters.
- Worked as Counselor and "House Mother" at refuge home for abused and addicted new mothers.
- Completed undergrad education and gained admission to Lincoln Law School of Sacramento following divorce. Now finishing my 4th year of Law School.
Timeline
Administrative Analyst II
El Dorado County, Environmental Management
12.2020 - Current
Sheriff’s Technician II
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
02.2016 - 12.2020
Intake Department Manager
United Law Center
09.2014 - 02.2016
Owner/Operator
Short Sale Negotiation and Transaction Coordinator
04.2012 - 07.2014
Document Manager and Loss Mitigator
Litchney Law
05.2009 - 04.2012
J.D. - Law
Lincoln Law School
Accounting And Business Management
Sierra College
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