DAVALENE LIVINGSTON

ac4g6j@r.postjobfree.com 503-***-****

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Project Coordination: Integration of detailed responsibilities utilizing work-flow tactics for short-term and multiple-stage, works in progress

Time Management: Assessment of first priorities and flexibility to changing criteria using communication skills to listen, suggest and implement

Problem Solver: Develop and streamline processes using analytical and intuitive means to meet challenges, gain or improve desired results

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

LEGAL SUPPORT

Perform conflict checks and set up new case folders and oversee maintenance of electronic and paper files. Manage calendars, and arrange travel, transportation and accommodations, and submit expense reimbursement. Review and enter billable hours in databases. Transcribe agreements, summaries, and trial preparation. Schedule interpreters and court reporters for depositions and pay invoices. Synthesize voluminous depositions to conserve attorney time. Format and proof P&L statements.

PROJECT COORDINATION

Production of specifications, bids, and feasibility studies involving inter-department and external interface with engineers and consultants. Manage conflicting priorities with effective results in getting materials sent out to meet timelines. Track projects and resources in spreadsheets, and enter cost changes in database. Coordinate and schedule project meetings, and prepare meeting agendas and minutes. Transcribe punch lists for construction firm. Construction administration close-out of files for storage.

COMPUTER/TECH SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, research skills, conflict resolution

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Legal NW, Portland, OR Dec 2017 – Current

Legal Secretary, Estate Planning

Whirlwind Hair Design, Longview, WA Dec 2014 – Nov 2017

Owner/Independent Contractor

Greta Gibbs, Estate Planning Attorney, Portland, OR Feb 2011 – Sep 2012 Caregiver/In-home

Legal NW/Smith Freed & Eberhard, Portland, OR Nov 2008 – Mar 2009

Legal Secretary, Insurance Defense

Barrett Business Services/NW Natural, Portland, OR Mar 2008 – Jun 2008

QA Compliance Assistant

Ankrom Moisan Architects, Portland, OR Feb 2005 – Nov 2007

Project Assistant

Legal NW, Portland, OR Apr 2003 – Feb 2005

Legal Secretary, Insurance Defense

EDUCATION

Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR, Communication Coursework

Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, WA, Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts

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