Manager Management

KIM RUSSELL

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Telephone: 305-***-**** *** ** Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141 *************@*****.***

Senior Executive with expertise in operations management, strategic planning, process improvement,

financial analysis, systems installation, outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions, office leasing, buildouts,

business intelligence, marketing, and business development; promotes productivity, profitability, and

professionalism. Leverages entrepreneurial spirit, financial acumen, excellent communication skills and

common sense to consistently drive growth and create strategic advantage in competitive markets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Genovese, Joblove & Battista, P.A., Miami, FL

Chief Operating Officer, 2009 to 2012

Regional law firm of 40 lawyers, 8 paralegals, and 33 support staff. Specializes in Bankruptcy,

Workouts, Franchising, Commercial Litigation and Latin American Business. Affiliate in Caracas.

Managed administrative activities, finances, bookkeeping, billing, and collections. Served

important role with Executive Committee, organiz ed partners meetings, and advised lawyers.

Upgraded and streamlined document management, accounting, time, and billing systems.

Negotiated, with broker, new lease in Miami downtown building reducing rent and utilizing

landlord funds to build out new space and refurbish existing space.

Maynard, Cooper, & Gale P.C., Birmingham, AL

Chief Operating Officer, 2006 to 2008

Regional full service law firm of 170 lawyers, 40 paralegals, and 90 legal assistants. The firm is

National Counsel for many Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities included managing all administrative operations of the firm, as well as finances,

technology, marketing, external relations, human r esources, recruiting, professional

development, and all support personnel. Reported to the President/Managing Shareholder.

Organized and reported at all meetings of the Executive Committee, Compensation Committee,

Shareholders, Practice Group Leaders, Associates, and Staff.

Key in initiating the first strategic plan, including organization of practice groups, formalizing

marketing efforts, and evaluating compensation systems to address generational changes.

Streamlined operating structures reducing expenses, increasing income and improving profits.

Ice Miller, Indianapolis, IN

Chief Operating Officer, 2001 to 2006

Regional law firm of 230 lawyers, 49 paralegals, 11 Practice Group Specialists, and 130 secretaries .

Managed all administrative activities o f the firm and directly supervised the CFO, CTO, and 4

Directors. Prepared the agenda and organized all meetings of the Managing Partners, Policy

Board and the Partnership.

Recommitted, developed, and mentored an executive staff team that was both valued and

described as “outstanding” by the partnership.

Transformed the firm’s support staff into a responsive, “can do” team work culture.

Oversaw the complete reorganization, upgrading and replacement of all technology systems and

administrative practices. Worked closely with the Managing Partners in the preparation,

acceptance, and initially, implementation of the firm's first strategic plan.

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Broad and Cassel, Orlando, FL

Executive Director, 1990 to 2000

Statewide full service law firm of 150 lawyers, 65 paralegals, and 130 support staff.

Led day-to-day operation of the firm's business affair s, strategic and business planning, budgets,

human resources, benefits, financial and accounting administration, legal technology, insurance,

business development, marketing, facilities, and policy development.

Responsibilities included attorney recruiting, mergers and acquisitions, practice group

coordination, annual firm retreat, continuing legal education programs, organiz ing Executive

Committee and Partners meetings, and banking relationships.

Developed and led the implementation of a five-year strategic plan resulting in the firm’s 8%

annual revenue growth while safeguarding the margin through innovative business management.

Previous Experience:

CFO – Wayne Densch, Inc.

EVP of Operations – Heathrow Land and Development Corp.

Business Manager of Sports and Diversified Operations – Edward J. DeBartolo Corp.

Manager of Financial Reporting – Walt Disney World Company

Audit and Tax Specialist -- PriceWaterhouse Coopers

SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS:

Successfully implemented new systems (two accounting and three word processing/practice

management) resulting in improved reporting, accuracy and efficiencies.

Reorganized four accounting departments; improving productivity, billing, and collections.

Monitored trends and convinced partners to increase rates annually while remaining competitive.

Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars annually through effective facilities management.

Negotiated equipment and vendor contracts at some of the lowest costs in the legal industry.

Saved $1.6M (35%) in four years by improving risk management procedures to reduce claims.

Slashed lease costs $3M over four years and enhanced firm’s image by relocating six o ffices.

Wrote a decision changing report to the New Jersey Gaming Commission, which had earlier

expressed serious concerns and was planning to reject client’s casino application.

Acquired clear understanding of business operation, providing framework to develop realistic

and attainable budgets and accurate financial forecasts.

Developed various proforma models to evaluate new initiatives and acquisitions.

EDUCATION & LICENSES:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, cum laude, University of West Florida

Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida

AFFILIATIONS:

American Bar Association: Practice Management Section

Association of Legal Administrators

Florida Institute of C.P.A.'s

American Institute of C.P.A.'s

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