Lynn M. D’Ottavio
Del Mar, CA
Email: *******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Senior Administrative Specialist who consistently demonstrates excellent working relations with equity level partners, clients, and colleagues
Highly competent to represent an organization with professionalism and confidence
Extremely qualified to work in a high pressure, fast changing environment
Acute organizational skills, prioritization of workload and meeting deadlines
Utmost attention to accuracy and detail
Efficient and able to manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously
Strong work ethic, dedicated and trustworthy
Professional Experience
Dec 2022 – Aug 2023 Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P., San Diego, CA
Legal Administrative Assistant
Assisted two members, two associates, and one paralegal in the Intellectual Property Practice Group
Aided attorneys in resolution of closing client files as well as opening new matters
Prepared client correspondence which included engagement letters, new client reports, and retainer documents
Drafted reporting letters to clients regarding documents received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
as well as the Patent Cooperation Treaty
Created client invoices
Coordinated and reserved travel arrangements
Attention to proofreading legal documents
Apr 2022 – Sep 2022 Avidity Biosciences, Inc., San Diego, CA
Administrative Assistant
Managed complex Avidity Interview Calendar for Program Management Team, Technical Operations Team, Biology Team, and Chemistry Team
Coordinated on-site candidate seminar presentations as well as virtual candidate interviews for each of the above Teams
Received three AVID Accolades in connection with my assistance with the on-site candidates
Provided coverage for Office Coordinator which included but not limited to greeting visitors and administered visitor passes, oversaw Reception Calendar regarding conference room requests, forwarded facility requests to Facilities Manager, handled incoming and outgoing mail, maintained neatness and supplies for conference rooms and two kitchens
Assisted in set up and break down of company events (on-site and off-site)
Jan 2019 – Oct 2021 Scripps Laboratories, Inc. (Chemical Manufacturer), San Diego, CA
Executive Assistant to President
Managed complex calendars for President and CFO during a highly expansive time of President’s business
Transcribed monthly Board meeting minutes, bi-weekly Product Onboarding and Sales Team meeting minutes
Administered legal documents with discretion for two highly confidential lawsuits to and from outside counsel
Arranged multifaceted domestic and international travel logistics which included multiple flight connections, hotels, rental cars, car service, and trade show set up) for President and Sales Team
Planned and coordinated company events (on-site and off-site) and weekly raffles for 20 employees
Prepared and submitted numerous daily invoices to worldwide customers
Monitored visitor entrance and maintained visitor log
Systematized PPE station protocol at beginning and during COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 2015 – Dec 2018 AXA Equitable Holdings, New York, NY
Law Department - Administrative Assistant to Litigation, Investment, Compliance and Tax Attorneys
Streamlined vast amount of complex calendar management for 6 attorneys
Organized company events (domestic and international) for employees on behalf of investment attorney
Arranged multifaceted domestic and international travel logistics which included multiple flight connections, hotels, rental cars, and car service for each principal
Revised highly confidential quarterly reserves for Litigation Practice Group
Prepared Committee Meeting minutes, correspondence to auditors, and litigation settlement disbursements
Attention to formatting and e-filing legal documents within the FINRA website
Aided attorneys in the resolution of files as well as opening new matters
Executed high volume of case filing