Saidah Brantley
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Charismatic professional with extensive experience in managing multiple tasks to achieve project objectives. Demonstrated success in enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and relationship management. Detail-oriented team player with a strong background in legal administration and executive assistance, recognized for streamlining operations to meet business goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Appellate Paralegal
Counsel Press
New York, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Reitman & Belkin LLP
New York, NY
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Opened, read, and replied to personal and professional emails, letters, and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Assisted with special projects such as researching topics or creating presentations for management review.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly billing reports and analysis to track billing efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
Appellate Paralegal/Office Manager
Printing House Press
New York, NY
03.2014 - 01.2022
- Revised department schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
Senior Sales Associate
Burberry
New York, NY
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Exercised strong ability to multi-task & work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment while still training new hires.
- Mastered and conveyed Product Knowledge to effectively deliver based on customers’ needs.
- Mentored new sales team members on company standards, customer service techniques and effective sales strategies.
- Entered and updated customer information in system using customer relationship management tools to keep information current.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Village Print & Media
New York, NY
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Executed marketing initiatives & strategies by identifying & evaluating the competitor's product characteristics, market share, pricing and advertising.
- Assisted salesforce with customer leads and follow up to build constant contact.
- Performed regular research on target audience's wants, needs and purchasing patterns.
- Generated leads with successful cold calling (over 200 calls a day) to prospective clients utilizing persuasive communication skills on every call.
Education
Project Management Certification
Project Management Institute
01-2024
Inbound Service Fundamentals
Certificate Hubspot Academy
08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College (CUNY)
06.2013
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer needs analysis
- Legal research
- Strong communication
- Project management and tracking
- Document control support
- Emotional intelligence
- Issue or conflict mediation
- Report generation
- Strategic planning
- QuickBooks proficient
- Billing and invoice review
- Account management
- Microsoft office suite expert
Website
www.linkedin.com/in/saidah-brantley
Timeline
Senior Appellate Paralegal
Counsel Press
12.2022 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Reitman & Belkin LLP
01.2022 - 12.2022
Appellate Paralegal/Office Manager
Printing House Press
03.2014 - 01.2022
Senior Sales Associate
Burberry
09.2011 - 09.2013
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Village Print & Media
07.2009 - 01.2011
Inbound Service Fundamentals
Certificate Hubspot Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College (CUNY)
Project Management Certification
Project Management Institute
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