MS Office 10 Suite, word processing, expense reports, time entry

NAOMI E. CHRISTIAN

443-***-**** *****.**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

SEEKING AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY, CONDUCIVE TO MUTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, UTILIZING MY LEGAL AND SECRETARIAL EXPERTISE IN AN ENVIRONMENT AS AN ASSET AND CONTRIBUTE MY VARIOUS SKILLS AND ABILITIES.

KEY SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

●Microsoft Office 10 Suite

●Word processing

●Expense reports

●Schedule appointments

●Time entry

●Inventory management

●Prepare and distribute invoices

●Screen and forward calls

●Meeting coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Premier Staffing Source Inc.

Baltimore County Department of Health: ACCU, Towson, MD

Office Assistant (Contractor) 05/2015 – 06/2015

Promote health and prevent disease through education, advocacy, and linkage to resources and treatment to improve the quality of life for Baltimore County residents.

Provided office and administrative support through automated office systems and computer programs. Provided word processing support to the Director and Assistant Director. Prepared a variety documents to include formatting, proofreading, editing documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling. Used internal computer system to input client information into various data entry formats. Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed client charts. Scanned and faxed documents while following proper protocols for handling confidential information. Prepared outgoing mail.

Baltimore County Circuit Courts: Office of Family Mediation, Towson, MD

Secretary (Contractor) 03/2015 – 05/2015

The court has full common law and equity powers in all civil, juvenile and criminal cases, along with additional powers and jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution and Maryland State law.

Provided administrative support using automated office systems and computer programs. Used my customer service skills and abilities to work with the public, judges, attorneys, and professional personnel; greeted clients, determined nature and purpose of visit, and directed or escorted them to specific destinations. Answered, screened, or forwarded calls, took messages and provided information. Retrieved requested court files from the court clerk and distributed to the appropriate mediator. Transmitted information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine. Distributed various informational brochures to clients. Collected, opened, sorted, routed, distributed, or prepared mail. Performed general administrative support tasks.

Baltimore County Circuit Courts: Judge Vicki Ballou-Watts Chambers, Towson, MD

Judicial Assistant (Contractor) 01/2015 – 02/2015

Answered general inquiries regarding the judge's activities and office operations. Provided administrative support by using automated office systems and computer programs to draft and prepare a variety of letters and memorandums including formatting, proofreading, editing documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and prepared documents for distribution or mail. Typed in final form, the judge’s and law clerks’ material, including correspondence, memoranda, reports, legal documents, statistics and other items. Assembled and attached supplemental material, as required. Screened incoming mail and handled routine matters, routing mail to appropriate destination. Maintained judge’s calendar. Scheduled meetings and conferences for the judge and support personnel. Performed errands and other functions as assigned by the judge. Maintained office records, files, and performed other administrative tasks that kept the chambers running smoothly.

Legal Placements Inc.

Skadden Arps, Washington, D.C.

Word Processor (Contractor) 09/2014 – 11/2014

Specializing in legal services to corporate, industrial and financial entities.

Operated word processing equipment to scan, create, edit, revise, format and print a wide range of document types and templates for legal documents and closing CD sets; converted PDF documents to Word, Excel and PowerPoint; proofread work and assisted other operators as needed. Relocated to work stations near attorneys as required to assist with word processing duties and provided varied administrative support to attorneys. Answered, screened, or forwarded calls, provided general information, and took messages.

Bryant Miller Olive PC, Washington, D.C. 02/2007 – 01/2014

Legal Assistant

Specializing in public finance, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance and litigation.

Assisted attorneys with database searches; organized and maintained files and documents for efficient storage and retrieval; managed appointments; answered, screened, or forwarded phone calls, scheduled attorney travel; prepared for client meetings and coordinated catering; supported multiple attorneys throughout the firm. Used Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and ProLaw as required and provided word processing support; proofread and edited various types of complex legal documents. In addition, general operation of office equipment to include but not limited to employee orientation, purchasing, inventory control, and petty cash checking.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Washington, D.C. 11/2005 – 02/2007

Word Processor III

Nationally recognized full-service law firm.

Used Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, ChemDraw Ultra, and Adobe Acrobat as required, drafted and prepared various types of legal documents which included applications, opinions, amendments, depositions, charts, timelines, memos and letters, chemical structures, scanning and cleaning images, and other types of graphics needed for attorney use.

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett, & Dunner, L.L.P., Washington, D.C. 02/1999 – 11/2005

Document & Graphics Specialist/Backup Work Flow Coordinator

Large internationally recognized intellectual property law firm.

Prepared various legal documents such as applications, opinions, amendments, depositions, charts, timelines, correspondence, chemical structures, database management using Summation; and scanned and cleaned images, documents, and other types of graphics pertaining to patent and trademark litigation and entered attorney time.

EDUCATION

The Washington School for Secretaries – Washington, D.C. Graduated – Business Skills program. Studies included English, Typing, Speedwriting I, II, and III, Dictation, Office Procedures, and Business Psychology.

Western Senior High School – Baltimore, Maryland

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Notary for the District of Columbia, expires June 2017

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Legal Secretaries

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