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Dependable professional with many years of experience supporting senior executives. Exceptional ability to execute in a fast-paced environment, client needs and maximize business benefit. Possess the highest degree of integrity, supported by a flawless record of maintaining confidentiality. Proven strong leadership, outstanding communication skills, work load prioritization and teamwork.

EXPERIENCE:

Various Temporary Assignments January, 2017 to Present

Folchetti Law Offices, PC, Brewster, New York

Executive Legal Assistant January, 2016 to December, 2016

Acted as first point of contact and go to person

Provided administrative and executive support to Sole Practitioner

Successfully set up, maintained and organized all files from inception to completion

Accurately managed and maintained a busy ever-changing calendar

Responsible for setting up meetings, conference calls and events

Composed and edited external correspondence and preparation of legal documents

Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients

Ability to handle situations, exercise sound judgment and work independently to achieve objectives

Translator for Spanish speaking clients, act as liaison between attorney and clients

Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Connecticut

Executive Assistant to Chair of Medicine/Designated Institutional Officer July, 2014 to January, 2016

Acted as first point of contact and go to person

Performed all executive functions for the Chair of Medicine/Designated Institutional Official

Extensive scheduling of meetings, inclusive of scheduling visiting speakers, catering

Coordinated all travel arrangements, hotel and transportation services

Coordinated many activities, communications and correspondence that comprise the Department of Medicine

Acted as the Graduate Medical Education Coordinator

Attended various Graduate Medical Education Committee and Executive Committee Meetings

Collected and processed Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits

Addressed the professional needs of the Chair of Medicine in relation to his private practice

Created extensive PowerPoint presentations for meetings and lectures

Constant interaction with physicians and patients where my ability to speak three languages was utilized

Interfaced with physicians at the Executive level

Responsible for all billing, reimbursements and budgeting

New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York

Executive Assistant to Chief of Trauma January, 2013 to January, 2014

Performed all administrative functions for the Chief of the Department of Trauma, inclusive of dictation

Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, calendaring and meeting scheduling

Acted as the first point of contact and Supervisor of the Trauma Department

Assisted in the development of an internationally recognized Level I Trauma Center within Westchester County

Created PowerPoint presentations for meetings and lectures

Constant interaction with physicians and patients where my ability to speak three languages was utilized

Assisted in expense processing/reporting and reimbursements, office construction and technology issues

Provided personal support inclusive of errands, bill pay and home maintenance

Johnson & Cohen, P.C., White Plains, New York

Executive Legal Assistant March, 2011 to January, 2013

Provided executive and administrative support to a Senior Partner and Associates

Accurately managed several busy calendars on a day-to-day basis

Responsible for setting up meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements

Heavy dictation and typing, prepared voluminous legal documents

Extensive interaction with attorneys, courts and clients both in person and over the telephone

Responsible for court filings

Responsible for ordering office supplies

Responsible for the upkeep of expense logs, attorney time and banking

Able to work with no supervision and manage multiple tasks on time

Keane & Beane, P.C., White Plains, New York

Legal Assistant/Litigation Department Manager September, 2002 to July, 2010

Provided administrative and executive support to two Partners and an Associate

Successfully set up, maintained and organized all files from inception to completion

Accurately managed several busy calendars

Responsible for setting up meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements

Preparation of all correspondence and extensive legal documentation

Constant interaction with attorneys and clients

Prepared PowerPoint Presentations and Excel Spreadsheets

Very detail oriented and organized

Heavy dictation

Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker, Stamford, CT

Litigation Assistant December, 1997 to September, 2002

Provided administrative support to Partner and three Associates

Responsible for the production and execution of all legal pleadings and correspondence

Handled scheduling of meetings and conference calls

Responsible for setting up luncheons

Constant interaction with attorneys and clients

Responsible for maintaining expense logs

EDUCATION:

Berkeley Business College Associates Degree, Business

KEY SKILLS:

Notary Public, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, WordPerfect, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, CD Entry, Dictaphone, Various Legal Programs, Fluent in Spanish and Italian, Internet, Typing 90wpm

REFERENCES

Furnished Upon Request

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