Renée Copeland

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Cell: 615-***-****

Email: ac1ppo@r.postjobfree.com

Core Competencies

• Over twenty-five years experience as Senior Executive Assistant to C-level executives

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Course – 70 hours

• Proficient in Mac and PC, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Certified Protocol Officer by the Protocol School of Washington, D.C. Professional Experience

Anderson and Baker, An Association of Attorneys May 4 - June 30, 2017 (Temp. Position) Legal Assistant to Robert A. Anderson, Esq.

Nashville, Tennessee

Served as legal assistant to Mr. Anderson for eight weeks while his assistant was on medical leave. The law firm handles a variety of cases including family law, wills, trusts, probate, estate conservator/POA, contract disputes, personal injury and workmen’s compensation. I prepared correspondence to clients, opposing counsel and various court entities. Prepared complaints, discovery, motions, orders, wills, trusts, POAs, and settlement documents. Arranged client meetings and managed master calendar for court dates and case related tasks. Scheduled court dates in multiple counties and filed documents with courts. I created files for all new clients and maintained/organized existing client files. Responsible for all accounting functions for attorney’s bank account, escrow account, conservator accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Calculated monthly and quarterly payroll taxes and filed with IRS. Reconciled monthly bank statements, tracked attorney’s time (phone conferences, meetings, emails, court dates, document preparation) and prepared detailed billing for clients. Reason for departure: This was a temporary position. Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers / Southern Jury Research, LLC 2016-2017 Executive Assistant to The Honorable Thomas R. Lewis, Director, Tennessee Litigation Department Personal Assistant to Terri Hughes Lewis, President Southern Jury Research, LLC Nashville, Tennessee

Provided executive administrative support for head of Tennessee Litigation department in busy personal injury law firm. Drafted correspondence to clients, prepared lien checks and letters for settlement, updated Needles Notes, Value Tab Notes, client documents, confirmed medical bill balances, arranged client meetings, researched transactions for accounting department, was liaison for corporate office in Bowling Green, KY, and created processes to facilitate and streamline office administration. Provided comprehensive personal assistant tasks for Mrs. Lewis and served as point person at the law firm for scheduling deposition videographers and jury focus groups. Arranged meetings, executive and client lunches, arranged transportation for clients, took dictation and transcribed meeting notes, arranged domestic and international travel.

Reason for departure: Judge Lewis retired May 1, 2017 Tennessee SCORE (State Collaborative on Reforming Education) 2014 - 2015 Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and Executive Team Nashville, Tennessee

Provided administrative support to the president/CEO, the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President from September 2014 - September 2015. Coordinated board meetings, recorded and distributed board minutes, arranged travel and logistics, executive meetings, luncheons, corporate events, team-building events, conferences, and retreats. Worked closely with the office of Senator Bill Frist, SCORE’s Chairman and Founder, on special events and administrative functions. Reason for departure: Resigned to assist a family member with health issues, which have now resolved. Copeland Consulting Services 2013 – 2014

Nashville, Tennessee

Provided consulting services for clients in the non-profit sector, as summarized below.

• Project Manager, Capital Campaign – I had a consulting services contract as Manager of a Capital Campaign to raise $2 million for a public charity. I developed all campaign materials, marketing collateral, website content and design direction, managed strategic plan, worked with board members and campaign committee, and coordinated all campaign efforts. Campaign goal was exceeded by $1 million.

• Feasibility Study Analysis – I was hired as a consultant to analyze feasibility study data and identify and organize trends in giving and common perceptions among study participants. Contacted potential donors to arrange for over 45 hours of feasibility study interviews.

Professional Development

Project Management Professional Certification Course 2012 Nashville, Tennessee

Completed 70 hours of coursework to become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Renée Copeland

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Road Dog Touring, Inc.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

Private Estate Manager 2011

Nashville, Tennessee

Completed an extensive service delivery analysis of a 36,000 square foot private estate property in Nashville. Developed service delivery standards, managed household staff of six, responsible for screening, hiring and training staff. This was a newly created position in 2011. Reason for departure: Position was eliminated and not replaced. Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Administrative Associate / Event Manager 2010-2011 Nashville, Tennessee

Managed regional and national sales conferences, negotiated airline, hotel and ground transportation contracts, and provided administrative support for national corporate office of leading pharmaceutical sales company. Reason for departure: Accepted position of Estate Manager for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Blanton Entertainment

Producer/Consultant 2009-2010

Nashville, Tennessee

Developed fifteen themed conferences for the Pyramid Hotel Group. Created conference brochure, agenda, creative concept, special event themes, business plan, coordinated all site visits, lead pre-production meetings, managed master timeline, production calendar and developed strategic marketing campaigns for Pyramid Hotel Group properties. Reason for departure: Company lost project funding due to economic downturn in hospitality industry. Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Vice President for Business Development and Protocol 2008 – 2009 Nashville, Tennessee

Responsible for Event Sales and Services, Marketing, Creative Services, House Management, Ushers and Volunteers. Participated in programming decisions at highest level, created marketing campaigns, wrote and edited text for media advertising and collateral materials. Developed operating budgets, created strategic partnerships to support programming and worked with media to develop promotions. Reason for departure: Laid off due to economic downturn in theatre industry. Position not replaced. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Manager, Chancellor’s Residence and Assistant Director, University Events 2001 – 2008 Nashville, Tennessee

Responsible for all events, operations, guest relations, VIP visits, and facility management of the Vanderbilt University Chancellor’s Residence, a 22,000 square foot historic home on eight acres in Nashville. Developed and implemented service delivery systems; guest relations procedures; created all operational standards, administrative policies and procedures; and created inventory control systems for extensive collections of fine art, antiques and estate silver; responsible for screening, hiring and training residence staff. Coordinated all maintenance service, repairs and vendor site visits. Nominated for Estate Manager of the Year Award in 2006, a national award for private service estate managers.

Reason for departure: Change in administration in 2008; all residence staff positions eliminated. Copeland Productions, LLC 2000 – 2001

Nashville, Tennessee

Established an event management firm. Events included:

“Fest de Ville Nashville”, Associate Producer and Festival Manager. This was a citywide, three-day, cultural, visual arts and music festival with 60 vendors, 200 performers, 800 volunteers and 40,000 guests. Assisted in securing national sponsorships and negotiating endorsement contracts.

Blanton/Harrell Entertainment

A Gaylord Entertainment Company

Executive Assistant to CEOs/Founders, Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell 1993 – 1999 Nashville, Tennessee

Artist management firm represented recording artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. Developed organizational systems; implemented a master calendar system for concert tours; coordinated extensive domestic and international executive-level travel; developed and managed corporate special events. Provided executive assistance, administrative and extensive personal support to CEOs, their families, and celebrity clients. Gaylord Entertainment purchased the company in 1997. Reason for departure: CEOs left the company. I started my consulting business, Copeland Productions, LLC Rénee Copeland

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TOVA Corporation

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Borgnine

Assistant Vice President, Corporate Administration 1990 – 1993 Beverly Hills, California

Project manager for a multi-million corporate expansion of “TOVA”, an exclusive Beverly Hills salon and luxury day spa. Managed a staff of 25. Developed and implemented all administrative and operational procedures, handled all guest relations training and celebrity VIP visits. Created inventory tracking systems; hired, trained and supervised staff and technicians; developed and managed all special events, including the celebrity grand opening gala; assisted with marketing campaigns and new product launches; developed and designed corporate publications; and coordinated domestic and international travel. Reason for departure: Relocated to Nashville, Tennessee CBS Television, Entertainment Division

Executive Assistant to the President

Executive Assistant to Entertainment Law Attorney 1988 – 1990 Los Angeles, California

Provided administrative support to the president, coordinated all travel, executive meetings, luncheons, corporate events, conferences, and retreats. Developed a database and script submissions tracking system. Managed corporate philanthropic event ticketing, corporate gift program and inventory. Had extensive interaction with board members, celebrities and industry VIPs. Reason for departure: Accepted position with the Borgnines. References available upon request.

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