Portia Williams
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly motivated experienced Office Administrator with proven leadership, critical thinking and project management abilities. Experience working closely with firm partnership to manage day-to-day operations in compliance with the policies and procedures of the firm and regulatory requirements of the practice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
01.2012 - 11.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations to include recruiting, orientation, training and development, performance evaluations, salary administration, employee relations, workflow coordination and other Human Resources Management functions.
- Financial and Facilities responsibilities of payroll coordination, vendor negotiation, budget preparation and oversight.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
Human Resources Administrator
Kellogg Huber Hansen
04.2006 - 06.2011
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Negotiated HR-related vendor contracts to maintain agreements with necessary vendors to support HR operations.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Manager
Steptoe & Johnson
Washington, DC
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised team of interns and researchers
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Office Administrator
Schiff Hardin
11.1998 - 03.2002
- Managed day-to-day operations in compliance with the policies and procedures of the firms regulatory requirements of the practice.
- Recruit, hire, train and evaluate all full-time and temporary staff
- Responsible for time-keeping and billing
- Coordinate general office services and facilities management
- Assume duties, task and responsibilities as assigned by Executive Director and firm partnership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD06.1980
Skills
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Leadership and Change Management
- Enforce Policies
- Office Management
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Strategic Planning
- Planning Events
- Budget Support
- Meeting Coordination and Support
- Space planning and design
- Inventory control
Timeline
Office Administrator
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
01.2012 - 11.2022
Human Resources Administrator
Kellogg Huber Hansen
04.2006 - 06.2011
Manager
Steptoe & Johnson
06.2004 - 12.2006
Office Administrator
Schiff Hardin
11.1998 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland - College Park
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