Susan E. Finlayson
**** **** ******, *********, ********* 53108
(H) 262-***-**** ( (C) 262-***-**** ( abk04b@r.postjobfree.com
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Objective: Legal Office Receptionist, Johnson and Armel Consulting
Summary of Qualifications
. Superior client service with direct customer service/client interface,
and managing staff and volunteers
. Successful in fast paced/multi-task environments exceeding customer
expectations with timely service and exceptional communication,
organizational and problem solving skills
. Experienced in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ACT,
TABS, Publisher, Access
Education BA Business and Management, Alverno College, Graduated:
December, 2009
AA Liberal Arts, Kendall College, Evanston, IL
Relevant Accomplishments and Demonstrated Skills
Client Service/Legal Administration/ Property Management:
. Assess diverse client needs and direct to appropriate professionals,
assuring client satisfaction
. Develop customer rapport through personalized attention and problem
solving
. Support for legal assistants to accommodate attorney meetings and
depositions
. Support for management in administrative duties, enforcing policies
and decisions
. Research information and implement reports in the TABS System
. Prepared budget for general managers of DeRosa Corp; managed payroll
for banquet staff
Collaborative Support to Teams, Products, and Administration:
. Collaborate with team members to achieve goals and ideas for Big
Brothers and Big Sisters
. Create Excel spreadsheets for consultants to track weekly clients
statistics
. Maintain client database in the ACT System
Effective Communication, Organization, and Multi-Task Skills:
. Communicate effectively with all levels of management, staff, and
customers
. Coordinate check requests for medical records for paralegals, handled
incoming and outgoing deliveries of transcripts/other documents for
legal assistant, documented legal files for retention
. Collaborate with the business office in Accounts Payable, billing and
providing reports when requested
. Supervise multiple staff members, manage payroll
. Event Coordination includes: Business Meetings/Conferences/Wedding
arrangements
Professional Work History
2009 - 2010 Office Assistant, Housing Authority, City of Milwaukee
2006 - 2009 Legal/Administrative Assistant-Receptionist: Hinshaw &
Culbertson, Lindner & Marsack
2004 - 2006 Management Consulting/Administrative Assistant-
Receptionists: T.E. Brennan, Inc.
1998 - 2004 Assistant Banquet Director, DeRosa Corp/Radisson Hotel
Volunteer/Community Experience
2005 - Present Office Coordinator, Religious Education Classes,
Volunteer: St. Louis Church 2001 - 2008
Performance Coordinator, Marketing, Volunteer: Trinity Academy of Irish
Dance 2001 - 2003 Den Leader, Volunteer: Boys
Scouts of America
References Provided Upon Request