Administrative Assistant Office

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Barbara A. Barto 416 Kenneth Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904 Career Objective

To secure a position in which to utilize my skills as a paralegal and/or administrative assistant.

• Motivated professional with extensive experience as administrative assistant/office manager

• Three years’ experience as a workers’ compensation paralegal

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients

• Excellent organizational, planning and communication skills

• Proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Access and Excel

• Experienced with website maintenance

Education

Saint Francis University Loretto, Pennsylvania

Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications and Literature May 2011

*Wrote for student newspaper; participated in court observations; was a member of the National Honor Society and Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, and graduated Cum Laude. Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Associates Degree in Bible/Christian Education May 1987 Professional Experience

Workers’ Compensation Paralegal -- Edgar Snyder & Associates, Altoona, PA Jan. 2015– Mar. 2018

• Interviewed new clients; prepared new client memos; updated and maintained client database and files.

• Prepared settlement documents; prepared drafts of findings of facts and briefs.

• Filed petitions, answers to petitions, exhibits, and findings online through the WCAIS Bureau site.

• Reviewed medical records and narrative reports; searched LexisNexis for case information.

• Continually worked with insurance carriers and medical providers to aid clients with issues relating to their case.

• Sat in and monitored vocational interviews for clients; met with clients for case updates. Administrative Assistant–Saint Francis University Counseling Center, Loretto, PA Dec. 2001– Jan. 2015

• Office management of Counseling Center; including budget management; assisted with PLCB Grant for approximately ten years.

• Coordinated SFU and Cresson Ambulance Association records of transport information.

• Maintained student records, created student reports.

• Organized one-day workshops and managed student workers.

• Created and implemented marketing efforts for the Counseling Center. This has created an increased awareness of our services and has helped grow the number of referrals to the Counseling Center. Intern–Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren, Johnstown, PA 2010 -– 2011

• Handled implementation of website within a not-for-profit environment, including website design and regular maintenance.

• Designed and set up weekly multi-media presentations through PowerPoint and Worship Him programs. r a n d b b a r t o@gmail.c o m 8 1 4 - 3 4 1 - 4 6 5 8 Barbara A. Barto 416 Kenneth Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904 Office Assistant–Saint Francis University Athletics Office, Loretto, PA July, 1999 – Dec. 2001

• Maintained budgets for all sports teams; and associated reporting.

• Maintained student records and was involved in typical office duties. References

Lori Skibo, Paralegal – Edgar Snyder & Associates, Altoona, PA 814-***-**** 2900 Plank Road, Suite 4, Altoona, PA 16601

David Wilson, Director of Counseling – Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA 814-***-**** 117 Evergreen Lane, Loretto, PA, 15940

Susan Obarsky, Counselor – Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA 814-***-**** 117 Evergreen Lane, Loretto, PA, 15940

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