Assistant Executive

Arlene Krauter

*** ***** ***, ******, ** ***** / 908-***-****

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

Executive Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Paralegal ~ Project Research ~ Diverse Business Acumen

Operational Capacity

Communications Expertise

Research & Analysis

Project Oversight

Creative Thinker

Deadline Management

Expense Reports

VISA Applications

Domestic/International Travel

Planning

Qualifications Profile

Over twenty-three years of law firm and corporate legal experience.

Experience developing and maintaining a case tracking system and process for pending legal matters;

Drafting and reviewing of legal documents with redline revisions and insuring consistency;

Working closely with outside counsel regarding meetings, outside counsel fees and payment of same;

Preparing and reviewing of various corporate transactions agreement;

Facilitating and processing of various corporate legal expenses for payment;

Assisting in the preparation of documents, correspondence, contracts and PowerPoint presentations;

Consistently completing assignments on time;

Organizing, coordinating and facilitating on-site CLE presentations with outside counsel;

Regularly scheduling reviews and tracking progress of particular projects; and

Providing strong leadership qualities and strong communication skills.

Technology savvy and proficient in multiple software applications and platforms: SharePoint, MS Office Suite, Certification of Completion in PowerPoint, Excel, Access & Intermediate & Advanced Word

Office Automation Certificate-Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel & Access.

Adobe, TyMetrix 360 Billing (outside counsel billing system), AT&T and WebEx Teleconference Scheduling, Dictaphone & Transcription Equipment, Speedwriting (Steno), Various Calendar Applications, SAP Purchase Order, Disbursement Voucher, EZ Buy, EZ Expense & PINS Version 7.5.

Professional Experience

Executive Legal Administrative Associate

Merck & Company, Inc. 2001-Present

Act as Legal Administrative Assistant supporting one Managing Counsel and one Assistant Counsel in the Legal Corporate Transactions department. Managed time allocation for one Managing Counsel and one Assistant Counsel by meticulously coordinating meetings, appointments, events and the scheduling of both domestic and international conference calls regarding sensitive and privileged information. Utilized expertise and sound judgment in handling and completing priorities. Ensured seamless travel experience by arranging complex domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries. Reviewed, prioritized and took action upon all incoming communication including, emails, telephone calls and internal correspondence.

Managed all activities of managing counsel including scheduled, travel, meeting organization, communications with 3rd party organizations and confidential data reporting and coordination.

Processed Visa/Passport Applications

Tracked numerous high-level documents requiring management approval daily by maintaining a detailed log.

Assisted in the implementation of special projects, with set-up and logistics for meetings.

Maintained appropriate filing system to provide prompt retrieval of all reports, correspondence and other materials.

Monitored email and correspondence to keep apprised of current issues and situations, responded as appropriate, and tracked any follow-up as needed.

Created and distributed highly confidential correspondence and reports.

Arlene Krauter

106 Apgar Way, Asbury, NJ 08802 / 908-***-****

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

Monitored and screened communications for action or delegation.

Successfully organized, scheduled and managed CLE Seminars/Presentations, coordinated all resources and ensured that presentation stayed within scope and timelines.

Utilized excellent command of English grammar, spelling and punctuation to prepare complex legal documents (redline revisions), presentations, memorandums, proposals and the submission of various legal agreements and closing document binders to legal files.

Created purchase orders, expense reports, request for payment and coordinated payment of outside counsel fees.

Volunteer for Merck-sponsored programs such as Habitat for Humanity, Pro Bono Street Law Program, NORWESCAP Day of Caring and United Way Adopt-a-Family Program.

Earlier Experience

Family Law Paralegal/Legal Secretary 1998-2001

Garces & Grabler, P.C.

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary 1996-1998

Gruber & Fee

Executive Legal Secretary to Vice President In-House Counsel 1993-1996

Summit Associates, Inc.

Academic & Specialized Training

Bachelor of Arts – History, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

Paralegal Certificate, National Academy of Paralegal Studies, Mahwah, NJ

Technology Skills:

-Certification of Completion in PowerPoint, Excel, Access & Intermediate Word

-Office Automation Certificate

-SharePoint, Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Access, SAP (System Application Process), TyMetrix 360 (outside counsel billing system), EZ Buy, EZ Expense, Documentum, WordPerfect, Speedwriting (Steno), Dictaphone and PINS Version 7.5

Volunteerism & Additional Information

Volunteer (Merck Sponsored Programs): Habitat for Humanity, Pro Bono Street Law Program, NORWESCAP Day of Caring, United Way Adopt-a-Family Program, Grow A Row

Recipient: Merck Award for Excellence (2011 & 2013)

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