Executive Assistant

• Jul 2022 - Present

Executive Assistant

• Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

Executive Assistant to CEO, CPO, and Board of Directors

• Jun 2021 - Present

Virtual Executive Assistant

• May 2021 - Present

Manage four different businesses on a daily basis. Provide accountability to entrepreneurs who need feedback and additional ideas. Organize emails into categories and prioritize same. Manage calendars and create time for visionary work to be done. Coordinate complex meetings, calendars and travel time. Assist in updating social media account. Manage four different businesses on a daily basis. Provide accountability to entrepreneurs who need feedback and additional ideas. Organize emails into categories and prioritize same. Manage calendars and create time for visionary work to be done. Coordinate complex meetings, calendars and travel time. Assist in updating social media account.

Executive Assistant to Chairman, Midwest

• Apr 2020 - May 2021

Managed all business and personal details for the Willkie Farr & Gallagher Chairman, Midwest. Worked with a team of three supporting Chairman. Key Achievements: Facilitated the transfer of client matters from old firm to Willkie for six partners. Prepared file transfer correspondence, engagement letters, conflict checks, waiver correspondence, new business intake forms. Tracked receipt of same. Streamlined accounts receivable and collections efforts for new Chicago office. Worked closely with Counsel to roll out protocols for new Chicago office. Developed systems facilitating billing of approximately $10 million per month reducing time clients received bills increasing collections. Trained and refined skills set of a new Chief of Staff and an Executive Assistant improving workflow efficiency for Chair and the new Chicago office.

Executive Assistant To The Chairman

• Feb 2008 - Apr 2020

Manage all business and personal details for the Jenner & Block’s Chair, who oversees five offices in the United States and London, England. Supported Chair for a time of significant practice growth by 900% from Chair revenues $5 million to $50 million. Firm revenue grew in the same period by 29% from $347 million to $449 million. Acting as the solo assistant for five years, now works with a team of three supporting Chair. Key Achievements: • Streamlined accounts receivable and collections efforts for Chair’s clients. Collected $35 million in 2017 in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer. • Developed systems facilitating billing of approximately $10 million per month reducing time client receive bills increasing collections. • Looked to by firm management to aid in adoption of new technologies, software, hardware, as well as adjustments and corrections to current programs increasing utilization and functionality, both firm-wide and for clients. • Trained and refined skills set of four assistants improving work flow efficiency for Chair.

Executive Assistant

• Mar 2006 - Jan 2008

Provided administrative support to named partner in this 100+ lawyer law firm. Managed partner’s personal and business finances, travel and calendars. Reviewed and prioritized electronic and paper correspondence and phone calls. Handled the opening, closing and management of client matters. Supported business and client development by planning/hosting events and preparing materials and other correspondence for new business. Developed solid client relationships. Prepared, submitted and tracked expense reports. Directed second assistant’s job responsibilities and delegated overflow work. Key Achievements:• Identified theft from partner’s draw and recovered $1.5 million in lost assets. • Provided firm-wide training to partners and associates for new electronic filing system. • Assisted one of partners in adopting children from Russia, including paperwork • Trained a new legal secretary on aspects of work and responsibilities.

Legal Secretary

• Feb 2002 - Mar 2006

Assisted two partners focused on construction litigation, worker’s compensation, insurance defense and insurance coverage issues. Transcribed dictation and maintained client materials and related filings. Managed both partner’s respective calendars; entered time worked; and prepared, submitted and tracked expense reports. Managed all travel aspects for both partners. Drafted and proofread correspondence, pleadings and court filings.

Executive Assistant

• Sep 2000 - Feb 2002

Managed the calendar, coordinated events and oversaw travel. Researched and analyzed complex material relating to donors, donor prospects, event participation, giving records, campaign progress and fund-raising trends for use by the development department and others. Served as an agency representative interacting with a diverse group of donors, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, discretion, flexibility and professionalism. Provided administrative support, verbal and written correspondence, reports and mailings. Assisted with meetings, presentations and public speaking engagements. Solicited donors and oversaw giving campaigns and fund drives.

Co-Owner and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist

• 1996 - 2000

Established and grew a massage therapy business to over $1 million in revenue. Hired, trained, supervised and directed schedules for six massage therapists. Promoted and advertised business; handled books and financials; and permitting and facilities related to the business. Established and grew a massage therapy business to over $1 million in revenue. Hired, trained, supervised and directed schedules for six massage therapists. Promoted and advertised business; handled books and financials; and permitting and facilities related to the business.

Assistant Administrative

• 1994 - 1996

Administrative assistant to Vice President of Human Resources and the Chief Information Officer. Managed their calendars, coordinated events and oversaw travel. Planned and implemented events to boost employee morale (e.g., holiday party). Administrative assistant to Vice President of Human Resources and the Chief Information Officer. Managed their calendars, coordinated events and oversaw travel. Planned and implemented events to boost employee morale (e.g., holiday party).

Administrative Specialist

• 1993 - 1994

Administrative assistant to Vice President of Sales. Supported business development by planning/hosting events and preparing materials and other correspondence for new business. Assigned rates for all new matters based off the price of specified metals and weight of items being produced. Communicated regularly with clients and potential new clients to streamline response time.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

• 1991 - 1993

Completed payments and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Served as back up Cost Accounting Clerk.

Client Services Manager

• 1990 - 1991

Supported President of this three-person organization. Met with clients and prepared written materials for clients. Prepared targeted lists of corporations and researched contacts. Prepared and coached clients for interviews and on follow-up correspondence. Supported President of this three-person organization. Met with clients and prepared written materials for clients. Prepared targeted lists of corporations and researched contacts. Prepared and coached clients for interviews and on follow-up correspondence.