Administrative Assistant Manager

CHRISTINE ANDERSON

***** ********* **** ***** ■ Tomball, TX 77375 ■ H: 281-***-****; C: 281-***-**** ■ ****************@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH A LEGAL BACKGROUND

Top-producing professional with 9+ years experience in the Legal and Project Management industry. Thrives while working in a high

paced and demanding environment with work that is extremely time sensitive. Being able to adapt to changes, streamlining work

processes to be more efficient and effective, allows for higher productivity. Being proactive in the day to day needs of the clients in

order to exceed in their requirements and expectations allowing to build relationships of trust and respect, which provides a history of

successful outcomes. By possessing strong time management and organizational skills, this allows for overseeing tremendously

complex projects, keeping every aspect on schedule and within budget. Being eager to take on new projects and responsibilities and

having a willingness to be a team player has allowed for tremendous growth as a person and an employee. Developed a unique skill set

of data analysis and needs assessment that is beneficial to any firm. Proficient in MS Office Suite and the following:

Analyze and Audit Data Negotiation\Presentation Skills Efficient in Quick Books

Strong Leadership Skills Territory Account Management Notary Public

Growth & Dvlp. Strategies Conflict Resolution Customer\Client Needs Assessment

SAP Time Slips Cool Edit Pro\Sony Sound Forge

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOMBALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL – Tomball, TX August 2011 - Present

Physical Therapy Dept. Acute Care and Outpatient

Helped with front desk check patients in, verified insurance, made appointments, answered phones, also helped other departments such

as Fit and Recreation, and Sports Training, mostly focused on helping the patients of Physical Therapy with their treatment programs.

This included but was limited to showing patients what their individual programs consisted of, filling out charts, cleaning, restocking,

and helping out at the pool.

CHRISTIAN CAPITAL GROUP – Tomball, TX October 2007 – November 2008

Project Manager: Commercial Real Estate Development Dept. Reason For Leaving: Laid Off

Responsible for growth strategies, new business development, and presentations to potential investors, account management, and

project management; which included but not limited to: coordinate and organize the due diligence for potential properties with

engineers, obtaining commitment letters from utility companies, and any other entities that were involved. Dealt with local officials on

zoning, drainage issues, and removal of easements from surveys. Prepared fee schedules, budgets, and project time schedules.

Reviewed market research to capitalize on opportunities and identify any risks or liabilities. Maintained all tax accounts to include

renditions, protesting, and overseeing payments. Also updated the company web site on a weekly basis.

Career Highlights

- Lead several successful negotiations with oil companies such as AMERCO and Tortuga to release rights and easements on firms

property so development could being, and saved the firm costly resources by avoiding expensive litigation

- Over saw many construction projects from the negotiation of buying the property to the opening of the stores

- Recovered thousands of dollars for other departments within the firm for things such as defaults on contracts, customers not

paying for services rendered, thief by employees against the company, and other various situations, by my collection efforts both

legal and through direct communication.

- Worked on zoning projects for multi-family living units and cell phone towers by working with local governments and officials.

STREETER LAW FIRM – Houston, TX June 2006 – September 2007

Litigation Manager Reason For Leaving: Attorney closed firm to join another existing firm as a partner

Demonstrated leadership abilities by serving as a department manager of 15 employees. Responsible for recruiting, training,

disciplinary actions, employee reviews, investigations regarding any employees complaints, and terminations. Over saw the litigation

process on all suits filed from the original petition to the writ of garnishments and abstracts. Responsible for firm’s compliance and the

training of all collectors of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other Federal Regulations that applied. Maintained constant

contact with clients and built a relationship of trust, respect, and dependability. Routinely ran reports and performed in house quality

control audits by pulling reports from various data bases. Insured that the highest quality of work was maintained in a timely manner.

Performed legal research, prepared and responded to discovery and successfully negotiated settlements in many mediation sessions.

Prepared all checks to clerk, court houses, processors, and other attorneys with Quick Book and did all bookkeeping and AP for

litigation department.

Career Highlights

- Increased the firm’s law suits from an average of 50 per month to an average of over 800 per month

- Increased the firm’s profits in the legal department by over 500%

- Crossed trained all employees in at least three different positions

THE LAW OFFICE OF LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, Houston, TX June 2002 – March 2006

Area Manager – Liberty County

Entered firm as entry lever researcher, was promoted up through the ranks to Area Manager. Responsibilities included but not limited

to: responsible for all mediation for Liberty County, fostered relationship with municipality clients in Liberty County, organized all

functions that pertained to the client’s needs, built relationships with judges, council men, tax assessors – collectors, and other

community figures both elected and appointed. Over saw all litigation and collection efforts, ordered and reviewed title for any errors

or gaps in ownership, set dockets, checked on service, prepared property tax sales, and all other day to day needs of client.

Career Highlights

- Awarded Employee of the Year in 2005 for an office of over 350 employees

- Obtained the contract for Liberty County due to outstanding work in the community

- Increased profits over 250% in the first year and 375% by the end of the second year for my territory

Reason For Leaving: Moved to San Antonio for 2.5 years

EDUCATION

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS

Bachelors of Business Administration, Major – Management

GROUPS:

Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success

Member of The Pilot Leadership Program

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Work:

Tomball Regional Hospital – Various Departments

TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries – Presenter’s Council Coordinator

Susanna Wesley Day School both served on the school board and as a day time volunteer as needed

Klein ISD – Homeroom Mom

Grace Community Church – Nursery

Certified Personal Trainer

Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Crossfit

Krav Maga

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