Executive Assistant Medical

Faylan Boettger

**** * *** **, **** *, Indianola, IA 50125 515-***-****

************@*****.***

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Education

Associate of Applied Science, summa cum laude, Paralegal Studies Kaplan University October 2013 – August 2014

Drake University August 2004 – May 2005

Professional Experience

IP Paralegal and International Patent Specialist July 2018 - present McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC

Foreign Department Responsibilities:

• Setting up new files for foreign patents/trademarks;

• Preparing necessary documentation, and sending to the foreign associate/patent office for filing;

• Filing documents pertaining to PCTs, Article 19/Article 34 Amendments, Chapter II Demands, and any other responses/communications for PCT applications;

• Billing charges in Orion for Patent and Trademark Application filings;

• Obtaining client's signature and any legalization needed on necessary papers;

• Researching cited art and filing within required countries rules;

• Obtaining certified copies of applications/patents/trademarks when needed;

• Logging all foreign deadlines into docketing system;

• Calculating deadline dates for payment of annuities;

• Forwarding copy of IPRP to foreign associates on National Phase filings; and

• Providing estimate of the costs involved in filing in foreign countries. Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Tracking Patent/Trademark Office deadlines and providing reminders to attorneys;

• Sending routine correspondence for attorneys;

• Drafting and formatting routine patent/trademark form letters;

• Reporting out of case status or new Office Actions to clients;

• Transcribing general dictation;

• Managing attorney calendars;

• Scheduling conference calls and making travel arrangements for attorneys;

• Assisting with attorney CLE registration and annual reporting; and

• Logging and reviewing attorney billable hours in Orion. Faylan Boettger

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Paralegal February 2016 – June 2018

GuideOne Insurance Company

Litigation Duties:

• Completing initial litigation case set-up by company procedure;

• Calendaring appropriate Answer/Discovery Response due dates with each State’s rules;

• Conducting initial client contact to confirm important aspects of complaint;

• Reviewing/summarizing medical records;

• Scheduling depositions/medical examinations;

• Drafting of correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents needed in preparation for court with great attention to detail;

• Able to prepare, review and compile documents for submission of responses to Interrogatories and place on privilege log;

• Able to organize, edit, Bates-stamp, redact, duplicate and index documents for document productions;

• Able to digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding;

• Able to pull relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in the preparation of motion filing;

• Able to prepare, e-file and submit Court filings along with other method of service,

(fax, mail, certified mail, etc.), dependent on State’s preference and rules; and

• Able to organize exhibits and supporting documents for creation, binding and distributing of both file and courtesy copies of Trial Notebooks. Worker’s Compensation Duties:

• Reviewing case for pending Motions, or outstanding Interrogatories/Requests for Production of Documents;

• Informing attorney of outstanding/upcoming deadlines and manage attorney calendars;

• Drafting/e-filing Entry of Appearances, Notices of Deposition, Declarations of Readiness to Proceed, Hearing Notices, Objections to Subpoenas, etc.;

• Reviewing and summarizing medical, employment and tax records;

• Subpoena/request medical or employment records and maintain tracking log of said records;

• Able to prepare and organize AME/PQME medical indexes for submission to the AME/PQME doctor;

• Scheduling of Agreed/Panel Qualified Medical Examinations;

• Able to Request Panels from Medical Unit and strike within deadline;

• Scheduling depositions of applicant, expert or lay witnesses;

• Scheduling and confirming court reporters and interpreters for depositions, hearings and medical examinations;

• Able to review claim documents for prior injuries or pre-existing conditions of claimant and summarize/compare inconsistencies to claimant's deposition transcript;

• Able to schedule/request hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement conferences with the WCAB; and

• Able to prepare and file reports/records/exhibits in accordance with WCAB Rules. Faylan Boettger

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Legal Assistant November 2014 - February 2016

GuideOne Insurance Company

• Preparing templates for cases;

• Able to communicate with Executive Staff in order to compile multiple department documentation to complete annual renewal of company’s insurance policy;

• Able to follow Formal /Informal complaint procedures within each State’s guidelines;

• Able to produce quarterly complaint reports for each department and company entity;

• Responsible in answering all subpoenas and determining appropriate documents for production;

• Contract filing and review;

• Renewing of non-resident licenses for multiple states;

• Updating of Board Member Biographies;

• Able to prepare Board Meeting Materials with both accuracy and ability to be discreet and confidential;

• Filing of Judgements and Structured Settlements; and

• Able to organized, distribute and index/file documents into correct legal case or legal department document manager.

Server April 2012 – November 2014

P.F. Chang’s

• Routinely opened and closed the restaurant;

• Provided organized, outstanding service to a large volume of patrons;

• Trained new employees on how to operate in a large, fast-paced restaurant with an extensive menu offering;

• Received SERV SAFE Alcohol certification; and

• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and work through cultural and economic barriers to ensure client satisfaction. Disaster Relief Coordinator October 2010 – January 2012 American Red Cross, Tallahassee, FL

• Responsible for maintaining and administering inventory of essential supplies for disaster relief missions;

• Worked with Operations Managers to plan and dispense correct supplies and accurate quantities based on the type of disaster;

• Coordinated the safe packaging of supplies for transport to areas in need;

• Assisted in preparation of facility to administer classes and safety training;

• Instructed natural disaster safety classes for children ensuring that they were equipped with skills that could help save their lives; and

• Ensured that the facility was organized and kept in a manner that was suitable for visitors, volunteers and storage of supplies.

Faylan Boettger

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Technical Skills

• Exceptional computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Able to navigate through document manager and docketing systems proficiently and add documents or deadlines to case files.

• Knowledgeable in using EAMS and EDEX for California Worker’s Compensation case searches and e-filing.

• Able to use PACER for federal document retrieval.

• Multiple State E-filings systems.

• Able to use BoardVantage in order to compose and distribute Board Meeting materials.

• Skilled in the preparation of various legal documents with an eye for detail and completeness.

• Proficient with multiple calendars/scheduling of deadlines and events.

• Ethics-oriented work manner known for exercising discretion and confidentiality. Professional References

Darlene Zandanel

Staff Litigation Counsel

GuideOne Mutual Ins. Co.

Phone: 415-***-****

Tiffany Eagan

Operations Partner

P.f.Chang’s China Bistro

Phone: 641-***-****

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