Technical Support Administrative Assistant

GIANG “JANE” PETTINATI

Rockville, MD *****

315-***-**** * **********@*****.*** * https://www.linkedin.com/in/giangpettinati PROFILE

Dedicated professional with strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skills. Adept at strategizing, coordinating, and managing projects. Able to expertly and successfully work with clients and staff up to senior level personnel.

• Project Planning, Management, & Implementation

• Vendor Management & Coordination

• Meeting & Logistics Planning & Coordination

• MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud

• PeopleSoft, Document Management System

• TrialDirector, Sanction, OnCue, Camtasia

• Webex, GoToMeeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trial Technology Specialist II 09/2014 – 01/2017

Kirkland & Ellis, Washington, D.C.

Assist legal teams in litigation from the initial preparation of cases through the entire trial cycle. Serve as lead trial technician to present evidence during litigation. Advise attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits to be presented. Work with attorneys and experts to develop compelling graphic presentations. Organize and prepare documents, videos, and other evidence for use at litigation. Consult with attorneys, paralegals, and court staff on electronic equipment needs for litigation. Coordinate with vendors to design, configure, and install electronic courtroom equipment for use during litigation. Provide technical support troubleshooting issues in the courtroom and war room. Provide calendar management, expense reporting, and travel and logistics coordination.

Trial Technology & PowerPoint Specialist 09/2005 – 09/2014 Contractor

Assist legal teams in litigation from the initial preparation of cases through the entire trial cycle. Serve as lead trial technician to present evidence during litigation. Advise attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits to be presented. Work with attorneys and experts to develop compelling graphic presentations. Organize and prepare documents, videos, and other evidence for use at litigation. Consult with attorneys, paralegals, and court staff on electronic equipment needs for litigation. Coordinate with vendors to design, configure, and install electronic courtroom equipment for use during litigation. Provide technical support troubleshooting issues in the courtroom and war room. Provide calendar management, expense reporting, and travel and logistics coordination.

Trial Technology Specialist Ι Legal Videographer Ι Administrative Assistant 06/1998 – 09/2005 Evidence Management, New Orleans, LA

Provide administrative assistance to Office Manager, which included answering phones, scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Develop and maintain filing and organizational practices. Set up and operate camera and audio equipment for depositions, day-in-the-life documentaries, and site incident videos. Assist legal teams in litigation from the initial preparation of cases through the entire trial cycle. Serve as lead trial technician to present evidence during litigation. Advise attorneys on the effectiveness of certain exhibits or sequences of exhibits to be presented. Organize and prepare documents, videos, and other evidence for use at litigation. Consult with attorneys, paralegals, and court staff on electronic equipment needs for litigation. Design, configure, and install electronic courtroom equipment for use during litigation. Provide technical support troubleshooting issues in the courtroom and war room.

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