Experience

Elder Creek Design Studio

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager / Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Sebastopol, California, United States Elder creek is the leading sustainable landscape design studio for elegant outdoor living solutions for landowners in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are dedicated to redefining a harmonious relationship between the beauty of nature and modern living. Our mission is to craft sustainable, high-end ecological landscapes that inspire and enrich the lives of our clients. We are unwavering in our commitment to strengthening the connection between people and the environment through innovative design… Show more Elder creek is the leading sustainable landscape design studio for elegant outdoor living solutions for landowners in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are dedicated to redefining a harmonious relationship between the beauty of nature and modern living. Our mission is to craft sustainable, high-end ecological landscapes that inspire and enrich the lives of our clients. We are unwavering in our commitment to strengthening the connection between people and the environment through innovative design, ecological stewardship, and the pursuit of exceptional craftsmanship. Show less



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Talent Manager - Direct Hire

  • Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Oakland, California, United States • Candidate recruitment and retention: Recruiting, interviewing, evaluating, and matching highly skilled attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals and placing them in permanent positions with our clients. Providing on-going communication, coaching and career guidance to candidates. • Business development: Developing and growing personal client base and book of business, conducting B2B marketing to new and existing clients to expand the utilization of our services; conduct… Show more • Candidate recruitment and retention: Recruiting, interviewing, evaluating, and matching highly skilled attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals and placing them in permanent positions with our clients. Providing on-going communication, coaching and career guidance to candidates. • Business development: Developing and growing personal client base and book of business, conducting B2B marketing to new and existing clients to expand the utilization of our services; conduct virtual and in-person meetings with key decision makers, including managers and senior-level executives, for the purpose of marketing our services to prospective clients and building on existing client relationships; participate in local trade association and networking events to increase OfficeTeam’s presence in the local business community. • Customer Service: Delivering outstanding customer service to (1) candidates by providing career guidance, resume advice, and interview coaching; and (2) clients (law firms and in-house legal departments) by consulting them on employment market trends, best hiring, talent management and business development strategies. Show less



Law Offices of Omar Figueroa

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2022

  Sebastopol, California, United States • Client screening & onboarding - screened for a culture fit, performed background checks, and related due diligence - coordinated consultation calls with management - drafted engagement agreements and performed onboarding due diligence • Developed new policies and procedures for offboarding protocols • Conflict resolution for billing and/or service complaints • Gathered and analyzed data on market trends and needs and provided consultation to… Show more • Client screening & onboarding - screened for a culture fit, performed background checks, and related due diligence - coordinated consultation calls with management - drafted engagement agreements and performed onboarding due diligence • Developed new policies and procedures for offboarding protocols • Conflict resolution for billing and/or service complaints • Gathered and analyzed data on market trends and needs and provided consultation to executives on external marketing communications to attract new clients and procedure and policy changes • Successfully created and implemented increased retainer fee and billing protocol, which consequently improved negative billing by over 35% in 6 months and completely eliminated it within a year • Created and maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic client files • Coordinating 7 staff and 3 business calendars, provided administrative support to principal attorney, 4 associate attorneys, and office manager Show less



California Global Youth Peace Summit

• Partnership Outreach Manager / Youth Recruiter

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2019

  California, CA • Sole recruiter for a small non-profit, onboarded 50+ participants for yearly event • Managed partnerships roster, created new collaborate partnership and maintained existing ones • Created promo materials, newsletters, social media content, and executed in-person program presentations • Executive Director support: planned and executed fundraising campaigns in California, program management and development



School for Transformational Facilitation

• Event Coordinator and Program Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - Nov 2019

  California, United States • Planed, organized and hosted residential training retreats, including finding & booking facilities, rooming list, arranging catering, program development and event promotion • Developed and implemented 9 month-long online seminar, including discerning of provider quality standards and assisting in content development and structuring



Golden Cup Ranch

• Executive Assistant / People Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2017

  Ukiah, CA • Managed onboarding for new employees/independent contractors, including screening applications, conducting interviews and background checks, negotiating compensation and work agreements • Resolved conflicts between employees and management by organizing one-on-one meetings with each party and sitting as mediator during meetings between the parties • Stayed abreast of county and state regulations and suggested procedure and policy changes as necessary • Developed and updated… Show more • Managed onboarding for new employees/independent contractors, including screening applications, conducting interviews and background checks, negotiating compensation and work agreements • Resolved conflicts between employees and management by organizing one-on-one meetings with each party and sitting as mediator during meetings between the parties • Stayed abreast of county and state regulations and suggested procedure and policy changes as necessary • Developed and updated organization's website to attract new candidates Show less



www.ursagorsak.com

• Founder/Workshop Facilitator/Coach/Event Organizer

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2017

  Mendocino, CA • Organized and facilitated in-person workshops and online webinars for women focusing on personal empowerment, emotional wellbeing, and somatic awareness • Offered one-on-one coaching for women • Created, designed, and distributed all promotional material • Coordinated events and conferences • Personal assistant to multiple clients, assisting with home reorganizing and structuring, special event and travel coordination



Publicis Slovenia

• Executive Public Relations Manager and Media Planner

  • 2003 - 2005

  Ljubljana, Slovenia • PR Consultant and Executive Manager for several clients, such as cosmetics firms (L’Oreal, P&G), banks, and medical corporations • Developed and executed strategic communication plans • Created press material for clients; texts for brochures and other promotional material • Organized press conferences, product launching events for journalists, special occasion events and celebrations for media representatives and general public • Planned, booked, and executed media advertising in… Show more • PR Consultant and Executive Manager for several clients, such as cosmetics firms (L’Oreal, P&G), banks, and medical corporations • Developed and executed strategic communication plans • Created press material for clients; texts for brochures and other promotional material • Organized press conferences, product launching events for journalists, special occasion events and celebrations for media representatives and general public • Planned, booked, and executed media advertising in varied media formats for a variety of international clients Show less