Administrative Assistant Software

DIANE C. WILLIS

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*** ***** **, ** ***. 2, Washington, DC 20019 ? Tel. 202-***-****

Cell Phone 202-***-**** ? Email: *********@****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an Administrative Assistant with a company in the

DC metropolitan area where I can utilize my technical and people skills in

a congenial professional work setting.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Seasoned Legal Administrative Assistant and Secretary with over 10

years work experience for all levels of management. Knowledgeable

using computer software packages including Microsoft XP running

Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Beta), 2007, 2003, Word Perfect 10, Carpe

Diem, Juris, and Elite using LANs and WANs. Familiar with Pro Law,

Cowles Trust Plus, iManage, PC Docs and DOCS Open document management

software systems in small and mid-sized companies

. Proficient production of timely quality work products in a fast paced

office setting under deadline pressure with the ability to interact

with staff in a friendly professional manner. Maintained professional

image at all times and exercised appropriate discretion and

flexibility. Highly motivated to achieve excellent results on every

project. Work well independently or as part of a team.

LEGAL SECRETARY EXPERIENCE

. Provided legal secretarial support to one principal and two associate

attorneys in the nuclear energy regulatory field at Newman &

Holtzinger, P.C.; worked with an international client base including

major Japanese and British energy companies in the procurement and

transport of nuclear fuels between the United States and foreign

countries.

. At the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) worked for one staff

attorney and one lobbyist dealing with constitutional First Amendment

rights. Filed quarterly lobbying reports and requested ACLU

representation at congressional hearings, as well as, ordered House

and Senate bills.

. Familiar with other practice areas including real estate, FCC and

federal agency filings, corporate, international trade, and IP law.

Transcribed lengthy legal dictation from tapes and handwritten copy.

Assembled documents and made necessary copies for court filings and

parties involved.

. Opened and maintained attorneys' client/matter docket sheets and

files.

. Electronically input attorney time and expenses and prepared monthly

expense reports and petty cash vouchers.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE & RECEPTIONIST DUTIES

. Courteously and professionally answered multiple phone lines,

screened, directed calls, and recorded messages. Greeted and assisted

guests and clients, as needed.

. Opened, sorted and distributed mail to staff daily.

. Routinely typed large amounts of correspondence, memoranda and

testimony sometimes under tight deadlines.

. Maintained and organized extensive alpha-numeric filing systems.

Input data into Excel databases and spreadsheets, also created Access

databases and PowerPoint presentations for visual effectiveness.

. Efficiently xeroxed, faxed and scanned documents, as needed daily, as

well as operated Pitney Bowes postage machine. Regularly used FedEx,

UPS, and USPS package tracking software; arranged package deliveries

and pick-up services.

. Set-up meetings, appointments and made travel arrangements with

computer software and through travel agencies.

. Performed Jenark and Axciom criminal background and credit searches in

tenant apartment application process in a fast paced property

management office.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

03/08 - 09/09 Secretary/Receptionist, Kelly Services, Rckvl., MD

10/06 -- 03/08 Caregiver to Parkinson's Patient, Damascus, MD

05/04 -- 09/06 Computer Ast'd. Tel. Intvwr., Natl. Research, DC

11/01 -- 04/04 Homemaker and Child Care Provider, Capitol Hgts., MD

06/99 -- 10/01 Legal Secretary, Legal Placements, DC (temporary

employment)

03/93 -- 05/99 Homemaker and Child Care Provider, DC

11/90 -- 02/93 Legal Secretary, Newman & Holtzinger, DC

09/80 -- 10/90 Secretary, Associated Enterprises, Intl., Capitol Hgts.,

MD

01/78 -- 08/80 Secretary/Receptionist, ACLU-Legislative Office, DC

SKILLS

Typing: 65-75 wpm

Tape Transcribers: proficient use of various models

Hardware: IBM compatible computers

Software: MS Office Suite 2003, 2007 XP, Word Perfect

10, Carpe Diem,

Juris, Elite, ProLaw, and Cowles Trust Plus using LANs and

WANs. Used iManage, PC DOCS, Docs Open, and People Soft

document management software in small and mid-size

companies

EDUCATION

05/05 -- 07/05 University of DC (SE Community Center)

Microsoft XP Word and Excel Class

Certificate

09/70 -- 05/72 Howard University, DC

Major: Psychology

Minor: Early Childhood Education

09/67 -- 06/70 Eastern High School, DC

Diploma

References furnished upon request

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