SHARON LANE DICKENSON
Van Horn,TX
Summary
Results-driven, versatile, and highly motivated project coordinator with over three years of experience in facilitating the planning and execution of multiple electrical distribution and transmission construction projects simultaneously throughout electrical utility cooperative's Texas and New Mexico service territories. Strong collaboration skills with an emphasis on clear, effective communication and diplomacy. Proven ability to develop efficient strategic solutions and perform under pressure. Exceptional aptitude for grasping and retaining new concepts and skills quickly.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
COURT CLERK
Culberson County Justice Court PCT-1
03.2022 - Current
- Assist Justice of the Peace by greeting the public, answering phone calls, performing clerical functions
- Approve and process payments
- Assist Defendants with citation specific inquiries
- Generate Failure to Appear and Violate Promise to Appear citations on past due tickets
- Enter handwritten tickets into Court database software (Net Data)
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Provide project oversight on electrical distribution and transmission system improvement projects, and Member funded projects
- Leading multiple projects simultaneously to ensure successful completion of electrical infrastructure repairs/upgrades/system improvements/new construction installations
- Ensure reliable, timely, and consistent communication of priorities, status, timelines, and deliverables
- Oversee planning and execution of construction work plan items, emergency work, and Member requested construction including: conceptual/design discussions, cost estimate preparation, coordination with internal/field/consultant teams, Scope of Work development and RFP submittals, contractor scheduling, consultant engagement, maintaining project documentation, expense tracking, assisting with material procurement and reconciliations as needed, work order close outs
- Assist Project Management team with construction work plan review and development of 790 funded contract
- Conduct field site visits and construction coordination meetings (contractors, Operations, ROW operators, Members, government, landowners); perform project inspections, line inspections, and field data verifications
- Conduct recurring meetings, prepare and route meeting agendas and minutes
- Coordination with multiple internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Plant Accounting, Executive Management), and external organizations (government agencies, Members, contractors, consultants)
- Establish and maintain good interdepartmental and external business relationships
- Perform project and workflow progress tracking via NISC’s iVUE AppSuite software (ABS, SmartTrack)
- Develop project maps utilizing RGEC’s internal GIS system and Google Earth
- Customer Service Representative duties included: processing new service applications, creating new work orders and maintaining work order workflow, payment clerk, processing crew paperwork and inputting crew timesheets daily, performing easement research utilizing county CAD sites and internal GIS mapping system, drafting new easements, Texas Notary Public
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher for Hudspeth County
- Dispatch routine and emergency calls
- Enter and confirm warrants in TCIC/NCIC, and communicate with other agencies
- Emergency 911 operator / TCOLE certified
- Maintain detailed daily radio logs and internal shift documentation; Texas Notary Public
FORMALITIES CLERK - PATENT PROSECUTION ASSISTANT
Antonelli Terry Stout & Kraus
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Prepared and filed official documents with the USPTO, including payment of Issue and Publication Fees
- Reported Notice of Allowances, Fees payments and Letters Patent to clients
- Performed client billing utilizing internal Legal Billing System
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/TAEKWONDO HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Yong In Martial Arts Academy
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Prepare Academy documentation including notices for upcoming events and official correspondence
- Responded to general inquires and requests for program information and handled membership sales
- Scheduled field trips and maintained calendar for Academy events
- Provided and oversaw childcare for Summer Camp, Before/After School students
- Provided transportation for Before/After School students to and from area elementary schools
- Parent/member liaison, ensured quality customer service at all times
- Provided taekwondo instruction to students and additional private training on exam materials/curriculum for belt testers
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Government Contracts
Venable LLP
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Provided secretarial support for one Government Contracts Partner and one Corporate Associate
- Performed document production, including coordinating voluminous scanning and binding projects
- Prepared and finalized official documents for filing with the US Government Accountability Office
- Prepared corporate documents for corporate filings and court cases
- Coordinated with legal teams including attorneys, paralegals, other assistants, court reporters, government agency personnel, clients and opposing counsel on scheduling and other arrangements in preparation for government agency hearings
- Maintained attorney meeting and travel calendars, managed attorney travel arrangements
- Handled client correspondence and inquiries
- Entered and finalized attorney time using Carpe Diem Legal Billing System
- Performed client billing using ProVantage Legal Billing System and handled all billing issues
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Patent Prosecution
Venable LLP
12.2008 - 08.2010
- New Application Department Clerk: prepared and filed new Utility, Provisional and US National Stage Applications, Amendments, Assignments, Declarations and Formal Drawings
- Promoted to Patent Legal Assistant position for two patent attorneys
- Prepared and filed documents with the USPTO, including New Applications, Amendments, Assignments, Declarations and Formal Drawings
- Paid Issue Fees and reported Office Actions, Notice to File Missing Parts, Assignment and Declaration documents, IDSs, Notice of Allowances and Letters Patent to clients
- Coordinated attorney daily dockets and workflow
- Entered and finalized attorney time using Carpe Diem Legal Billing System
- Performed client billing using ProVantage Legal Billing System
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office
11.2004 - 10.2008
- Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher for Hudspeth County
- Dispatched routine and emergency calls
- Entered and confirmed warrants in TCIC/NCIC, and communicate with other agencies
- Emergency 911 operator / TCOLE certified
- Maintained detailed daily radio logs and internal shift documentation
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Imprimis Staffing
06.2004 - 09.2004
- Performed temporary contract assignments
- Duties included administrative duties, such as data entry, check processing and customer interaction
PATENT PROSECUTION SECRETARY
Barnes & Thornburg
03.2000 - 02.2004
- Provided secretarial support for three Of Counsel Patent Attorneys
- Coordinated attorney daily dockets and workflow
- Prepared and filed official documents with the USPTO, including Utility, Provisional, Design and US National Stage Applications, Amendments, Assignments, Declarations, Formal Drawings, paid Issue Fees
- Paid Issue Fees and reported Office Actions, Notice to File Missing Parts, Assignment and Declaration documents, IDSs, Notice of Allowances and Letters Patent to clients
- Entered and finalized attorney time using Carpe Diem Legal Billing System
- Handled client/attorney correspondence
PATENT PROSECUTION SECRETARY
Oliff & Berridge PLC
03.2000 - 11.2002
- Provided secretarial support for one Patent Partner, two Associate Patent Attorneys and one Associate Patent & Trademark Attorney
- Coordinated attorney daily dockets and workflow
- Prepared and filed official documents with the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office, including Utility, Provisional and Design Applications, Amendments, Assignments, Declarations, Formal Drawings and paid Issue Fees
- Reported Office Actions, Notice to File Missing Parts, Assignment and Declaration documents, IDSs and Notice of Allowances and Letters Patent to clients
- Prepared and filed trademark applications and miscellaneous trademark prosecution documents, including Information Disclosure Statements and drawings
- Assisted attorney with preparation of Validity and Patentability Opinion Letters
- Performed client billing using Elite Legal Billing System
- Provided administrative training for new secretaries, law clerks and attorneys
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The CENTECH Group
10.2000 - 03.2000
- Provided administrative support for three Project Managers at a Government Contracting Company
- Coordinated project workflow on Coast Guard Y2K Ship Compliance data entry effort
- Created client presentations using PowerPoint
- Drafted contracts for Project Manager and client review
- Coordinated client visits to company sites
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TXGeneral Studies -
Penn Foster Online University
01.2010
Angelo State University
01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- NISC iVUE Software AppSuite
- NetData iCON Software
- Tech/hardware savvy
Timeline
COURT CLERK
Culberson County Justice Court PCT-1
03.2022 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2021
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office
07.2014 - 05.2016
FORMALITIES CLERK - PATENT PROSECUTION ASSISTANT
Antonelli Terry Stout & Kraus
05.2013 - 07.2014
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/TAEKWONDO HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Yong In Martial Arts Academy
05.2012 - 05.2013
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Government Contracts
Venable LLP
08.2010 - 02.2012
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Patent Prosecution
Venable LLP
12.2008 - 08.2010
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office
11.2004 - 10.2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Imprimis Staffing
06.2004 - 09.2004
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The CENTECH Group
10.2000 - 03.2000
PATENT PROSECUTION SECRETARY
Barnes & Thornburg
03.2000 - 02.2004
PATENT PROSECUTION SECRETARY
Oliff & Berridge PLC
03.2000 - 11.2002
General Studies -
Penn Foster Online University
Angelo State University
Bachelor - Business Administration
The University of Texas At El Paso
Similar Profiles
Calvin WilcoxCalvin Wilcox
Deputy Constable at Williamson County Constable Pct. 1Deputy Constable at Williamson County Constable Pct. 1
Daisy A. CamposDaisy A. Campos
Director at Webb County Pct. 1Director at Webb County Pct. 1
Richard GreasonRichard Greason
Police Officer at Harris County Constable Pct.1Police Officer at Harris County Constable Pct.1