Administrative Assistant Medical
Resume:
Maria J. Borgen
Eagan, MN ****2
651-***-**** - Home
612-***-**** - Cell
abh9l7@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS: Skilled administrative professional with background as
paralegal, legal assistant and administrative coordinator. Recognized for
project management skills, administrative ability, client focus, detail
orientation, and computer proficiency/database management. Highly effective
at ascertaining scope of work, discerning salient facts, and producing
pertinent material to accomplish business need.
EDUCATION:
Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN Date of
Graduation: August 1996; Degree: A.A.
Major/Program. Paralegal
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; Date of Graduation: May 1995;
Degree: B.A.
Major: English; Related Courses: Communication and Law, Law and
Society, Public Speaking,
SKILLS/COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
Computers: Competent user of Macintosh and IBM computers
Software: Microsoft Word Excel Access PowerPoint Westlaw Lotus Notes
Outlook
Language: Speaking and reading knowledge of French
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Administrative Assistant at Walden University, 2010
Support the Executive Director for the Center for Student Success,
along with the Library Director, the Writing Center Director and the
Career Services Director. Primary duties include curriculum
development for upcoming semesters and quarters; review and process
payroll for Faculty Members; optimize/balance course sections; prepare
and send faculty assignment letters for each semester and quarter;
schedule meetings; take meeting minutes and upload onto the SharePoint
site for this Center; process invoices and leave requests; prepare
travel arrangements and order catering
Administrative Coordinator at West LegalEdcenter - Thomson Reuters,
2006 to 2009
Support the Content Editors and Media Production Coordinator with the
coordination of online live webcasts and the respective program
materials. Review, process and assist in the preparation of online
live webcast on a daily basis; prepare, CiteLink and attach program
materials to daily webcasts; Contact partners and speakers to assist
with and confirm the correct dates and times for daily webcasts, as
well as to provide question links to the partners and obtain program
materials from said partners; assist in the coordination of new or
improved processes. Coordinate the processing of programs through SAP
to ensure proper receipt of payment from customers and payment of
royalties to partners.
Education Support Staff (Counselor) at Serco, 2003 to 2006
Supported the Education Specialist (ESS) and soldiers at Fort
Snelling, MN with processing of Tuition Assistance Requests and
billing. Reviewed, processed and prepared Tuition Assistance Requests,
contacted soldiers to obtain further information for their requests;
acted as an intermediary between the soldier and the school on the
approval and payment of the Tuition Assistance Requests; processed and
prepared invoices for payment; contacted schools for further
information when processing invoices for accurate payment; fielded
calls from schools and soldiers on the status of Tuition Assistance
Requests and the payment of the same requests.
Legal Secretary at McGrann Shea Anderson Carnival Straughn & Lamb
Chartered, 2002 Supported two attorneys and a paralegal in a growing
collections practice. Prepared correspondence and court documents for
filing; completed opening and closing procedures on new and current
files; docketed court dates; fielded calls from clients and opposing
parties.
Legal Secretary at SuperValu, 2001 - 2002
Supported three attorneys and one paralegal in the Labor and
Employment Law section of the Legal Department. Prepared
correspondence; scheduled appointments and conferences; maintained
calendars, files and informational databases; filed correspondence,
documents and pleadings; answered telephones. Created database for
closed files and opened a new database for situations occurring in the
current year.
Paralegal at Woods & Thompson, 2000 - 2001
Negotiated payment of No-Fault benefits with insurance companies;
apprised clients of rights and potential courses of action when No-
Fault Benefits are terminated; gathered current information on
outstanding medical accounts, along with unpaid No-Fault benefits to
initiate arbitration and settlement proceedings with the No-Fault and
liability insurance carriers.
Legal Assistant at Milavetz, Gallop, & Milavetz, P.A., 1997 - 2000
Negotiated payment of No-Fault benefits with insurance companies for
over 1,000 clients; contacted clients regarding Independent Medical
Exams and court hearings; apprised clients of rights when No-Fault
Benefits are terminated and potential courses of action for payment
of medical bills; gathered current information on outstanding medical
accounts, along with unpaid No-Fault benefits to initiate arbitration
and settlement proceedings with the No-Fault and liability insurance
carriers.
Legal Assistant at Yost & Baill, P.L.L.P., 1996 - 1997
Contacted clients and witnesses regarding legal proceedings such as
arbitrations, pretrial conferences and trials; prepared and filed
legal documents, including discovery documents, informational
statements, joint statements, exhibit and witness lists, jury
instructions, and special verdict forms. Negotiated settlements and
payment plans with debtors. Full charge of calendars and tickle
system for over 1,200 open files.
VOLUNTEERING:
Toast Masters International, June 1997-Present
Served as presiding officer (President) of the Lakers Toast Masters
club, as well as Historian and Secretary
Redeemer Residence Volunteer, May 1999 - May 2001
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, 1993-1995
OUTSIDE INTERESTS:
Camping; Biking; Reading (Mystery, Fiction, Non-Fiction); Skiing
(Downhill and Cross Country)
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