Assistant Executive

KAREN SMITH

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OBJECTIVE

Experienced Executive Assistant seeking a full-time position.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An efficient, detail oriented and well-organized professional with more

than 15 years of progressive responsibility in Executive / Administrative

Assistant positions within the legal field. An ability to communicate with

all levels of management and proven experience in situations demanding

extreme confidentiality. A motivated self-starter, with the ability to

prioritize effectively to complete simultaneous tasks and projects within

tight deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DRENNER & GOLDEN STUART WOLFF, LLP AUSTIN, TEXAS

Stephen O. Drenner, Partner January, 2001 - December,

2010

Executive Assistant

. Worked as primary contact for attorney with internal Entitlement staff

in both Austin and San Antonio offices and all Senior Management.

. Principally responsible for review of attorney and staff billing hours

for Austin and San Antonio Entitlement teams.

. Acted as liaison for attorney with City Council Members, Environmental

Board Members, Planning Commissioners, City Officials and staff.

. Primarily responsible for scheduling and maintaining attorney's

calendar with both Austin and San Antonio offices staff, client base

and project consultants. Often the first point of contact for firm

with new clients and project groups.

. Negotiated and maintained firm contract pricing with hotels and travel

agency for events such as the International Shopping Center Conference

and additional off-site firm sponsored events.

. Coordinated heavy personal and business travel arrangements while

maintaining expense reimbursements in a timely manner.

. Extensive experience with coordination with complex meetings

arrangements and coordination of group conference calls.

MCMURTRY, EWALD & BLACKWELDER, P.C. AUSTIN, TEXAS

John D. Ewald, Attorney at Law April, 1996 - December,

2000

Legal Assistant / Closing Assistant

. Acted as legal liaison with Austin Area Teachers Federal Credit Union

to process, schedule, and prepare appropriate home equity documents

for closing at Attorney's office.

. Maintain and coordinate Attorney's calendar with clients as well as

outside counsel.

. Prepare and file legal documents for liens, notices and correspondence

Attorney as legal counsel and representation for over 35 Homeowner's

Associations.

JAMES A. REED, P.C., ATTORNEY AT LAW AUSTIN, TEXAS

James A. Reed, Attorney at Law

September, 1994 - April, 1996

Legal Assistant / Closing Assistant

. Managed administrative duties for staff of 10 employees.

. Prepared legal documents for residential loan closings.

. Handled all incoming legal inquiries from clients, brokers and real

estate agents.

. Responsible for maintaining attorney's calendar.

. Acted as liaison between title companies and lenders.

. Prepared, maintained legal documents and correspondence.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Wyoming - Laramie, Wyoming - Business Major

University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada - Communications Major

Computer skills: proficient in numerous applications including both legal

billing and escrow closing software, Microsoft Word, Excel and some

experience with Power Point.

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