Allison L. Clark
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Summary of Qualifications
Results producing Executive Assistant proficient in Intellectual Property Docketing and Patent/Trademark law
Demonstrated ability to excel in dynamic environments and reach collaborative solutions
Experienced communicator; excellent oral and written skills
Experienced trainer and mentor; hand-selected for onboarding new personnel
Advanced Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CPI docketing, Elite Billing Software, and iManagement
Experience
BAKER BOTTS, LLP. MAR 2019 – OCT 2020
Executive Assistant
Executive assistant for Baker Botts’s Intellectual Property department; concurrently served one partner, three attorneys, and one patent agent
Communicated directly with potential clients on behalf of the firm
Drafted client and internal correspondence
Professionally interacted with other attorney's offices via email, phone, and in person
Scheduled client meetings and maintained calendars for one partner and three attorneys
Assisted attorneys with managing and organizing their casework and meetings
Reviewed and docketed all incoming USPTO mail, faxes, and emails
Updated docketing system with daily instructions received and filings to the USPTO
Drafted and finalized invoices for task-based clients, billed clients monthly, and prepared all travel arrangements and expense reports
Provided daily and weekly reports to paralegals and attorneys
Creating, editing, and finalizing invoices for task based and monthly clients
Time entry and write-off, and edits to comments on billing software
STOVER TILE FLOORING, INC. NOV 2018 – MAR 2019
Administrative Assistant
Worked collaboratively with project managers and general contractors to maximize productivity
Oversaw vendor performance to ensure timelines and quality
Handled new project set up and supported preparation of closeout documents
Prepared and forwarded all billing invoices to clients
Fosters Grille (Waldorf, Alexandria) AUG 2012 – NOV 2018
Assistant Manager/ Server
Managed all financial transactions daily; cash on hand and cash deposits
Reviewed financial transactions to ensure expenditures were authorized and budgeted
Managed budgets and maintained payroll records
Developed and conducted employee training of all “new hire” personnel
Trained and supervised food and beverage service staff
Developed and maintained monthly marketing plans
Training/Certifications/Affiliations
TECHNIQUES AND ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT (TAM)
Alcohol Server Certification JUNE 2014
TRAINING FOR INTERVENTION PROCEDURES (TIPS)
On Premise Alcohol Server Certification JUNE 2014
Education
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND PRESENT
Business Law 1
Introduction into Business/Market Economy
PC Service and Support
Introduction to Project Management
Basic Principles of Speech Communications
Cyber Ethics
Introduction to Database
System Analysis & Design
Local Area Network Admin
The Information Age (ITS)
Operating Systems Concepts
Pro Design & Development
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, HENRY E. LACKEY HIGHSCHOOL JUNE 2012
References
Michael Sartori, PhD.
Sonia Banks
Carmen Vaughn
Partner – Intellectual Property
Senior Paralegal
Client Billing
Baker Botts, LLP.
Baker Botts, LLP.
Baker Botts, LLP.
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