Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

J. SCOTT LAWRENCE

***** *. ***** **., *******, KS 67209

Email: *****.************@*****.***

SUMMARY: Experienced and efficient Administrative Assistant with detailed organization and

client management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson, April 2020 to January 2021:

Legal Assistant to Jennifer L. Stultz:

Maintain Attorneys calendar and schedule all appointments;

Schedule client meetings and process appointment correspondence;

Schedule speaking engagements and assist with the preparation of materials;

Maintain a database of client status and initiate follow up for outstanding matters;

Establish client files;

Maintain electronic calendar for attorney and paralegal;

Manage office supplies;

Maintain paper and electronic client files;

Finalize client documents for execution;

Maintain client billing records and initiate contact for delinquent client bills;

Process incoming and outgoing mail;

General office work: faxing, copying, scanning, data entry;

Prepare correspondence and basic estate planning documents;

Assist in training of new incoming Legal Administrative Assistant’s;

Prepare and File Court Cases with District Court; and

Draft Estate Planning documents.

Stinson LLP, July 2018 to April 2020:

Legal Administrative Assistant to Jennifer L. Stultz:

Paralegal Assistant – Promoted October 2019:

Schedule client meetings and process appointment correspondence;

Schedule speaking engagements and assist with the preparation of materials;

Maintain a database of client status and initiate follow up for outstanding matters;

Establish client files;

Maintain electronic calendar for attorney and paralegal;

Manage office supplies.;

Maintain paper and electronic client files;

Finalize client documents for execution;

Maintain client billing records and initiate contact for delinquent client bills;

Process incoming and outgoing mail;

General office work: faxing, copying, scanning, data entry;

Prepare correspondence and basic estate planning documents;

Assist in training of new incoming Legal Administrative Assistant’s;

Prepare and File Court Cases with District Court; and

Draft Estate Planning documents.

Law Office of Jennifer L. Stultz, LLC, Wichita, KS May 2014 to July 2018:

Legal Administrative Assistant:

Manage six-line phone system, direct calls and handle office messaging;

Schedule client meetings and process appointment correspondence;

Schedule speaking engagements and assist with the preparation of materials;

Maintain a database of client status and initiate follow up for outstanding matters;

Establish client files;

Maintain electronic calendar for attorney and paralegal;

Manage office supplies;

Maintain paper and electronic client files;

Finalize client documents for execution;

Open/close the office;

Prepare/run bank deposits; maintain bank records filing system;

Maintain client billing records and initiate contact for delinquent client bills;

Process incoming and outgoing mail;

General office work: faxing, copying, scanning, data entry;

Prepare correspondence and basic estate planning documents; and

Assist lawyer in daily operations of the office as needed.

Law Office of Tammy M. Martin, Inc. Wichita, KS August 2014 to July 2018:

Legal Administrative Assistant:

Manage phone calls and messaging;

Manage office supplies;

Maintain paper and electronic client files;

Prepare initial drafts of estate planning documents;

Review and prepare client documents for execution; and

Process incoming and outgoing mail.

LML Payment Systems, Wichita, KS Sept 2003 to May 2014:

Lead Judgment Processor: Promoted 2010

Review/approve daily work for judgment processing staff;

Coordinate/review scheduling to assure phone coverage;

Open/close the office, including deposits;

Handle all escalated calls;

Review judgment files for possible settlements on accounts;

Process credit disputes through E-Oscar;

Judgment Processor;

Process garnishments, skip tracing, order in aids, data entry of legal paperwork;

Debtor services: calls, credit card payments by phone, mail, payment arrangements;

Administrative duties: phones, scheduling, customer response communication, copies;

Train all new judgment processors and skip tracers; and

Data entry of all mail returns and forwards.

Central Bank & Trust Company, Wichita, KS April 2001 – April 2003:

Teller:

Processed night deposits, mail, opened bank;

Customer service both on the phone and in-person; and

Administrative duties: phones, copies, vault audit, fill ATM canisters.

Boeing Credit Union, Wichita, KS June 2000-April 2001:

Member Service Associate II:

Customer service: phone calls, loan applications, credit review, convey loan decisions; and

General office work: faxing, copying, data entry.

Carlos O’Kelly’s, Wichita, KS July 1998- September 2000:

Hospitality/Kitchen Supervisor:

Opened/closed store, daily deposits, inventory, maintaining the budget, product orders;

Training, staff scheduling, ran shifts (staff of 20 or more), staff placement, inventory; and

cooking, maintaining the budget, purchase orders and additional administrative duties.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Children’s Miracle Network Models for Miracles September 2011 to January 2017

Executive Committee Member-Operations

Komen Wichita Race for the Cure July 2006- October 2011

Administrative Operations Chair:

Filing appropriate paperwork for permits w/ deadlines.

Coordinate deliveries of product and materials with vendors and sponsors.

Site coordinator for set up and tear down of site.

Direct volunteers and staff on-site set up and tear down, and product placement.

EDUCATION:

Butler County Community College, El Dorado, KS – Associates in General Studies-2008;

Certifications:

Management and Strategy Institute

- Certified Business Office Manager (CBOM) 03/2021

Butler Community College, BETA –Business Education & Training Analysis – Effective;

Business Writing – Completed April 11, 2017; and

Butler Community College, BETA –Business Education & Training Analysis – Paralegal

March 8, 2021

To whom it may concern:

I am a goal-driven, results-oriented, energetic and reliable individual who is ready to make a change in my career path. You will find my resume enclosed for your consideration for your current position you have available with your company.

The last 6 years have been an Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant to a Successful local attorney with a wide range of job duties that have included:

Schedule client meetings and process appointment correspondence.

Schedule speaking engagements and assist with the preparation of materials.

Maintain a database of client status and initiate follow up for outstanding matters.

Establish client files.

Maintain electronic calendar for attorney and paralegal.

Manage office supplies.

Maintain paper and electronic client files.

Finalize client documents for execution.

Maintain client billing records and initiate contact for delinquent client bills.

Process incoming and outgoing mail.

General office work: faxing, copying, scanning, data entry.

Prepare correspondence and basic estate planning documents.

Assist in training of new incoming Legal Administrative Assistant.

Prepare and File Court Cases with District Court

Draft Estate Planning documents.

My work experience includes serving as the Collections Lead for my department which involves providing exceptional customer service, extensive phone calling, and taking all the escalated calls from all employees. I also training all incoming employees and had an in-depth understanding of the laws and guidelines regarding the collection process. I have done a great deal of data entry, reading credit reports, and relaying loan information. I have achieved and exceeded my monthly goals and targets, including a monthly average of over $40,000 in garnishment totals. I feel I would be a great asset to your team as a Collection Manager due to my strong customer service background and the good outstanding client relationships I have built in the past. This after several years of banking experience both as a drive-thru teller, as well as several years in the call center performing loan application and customer service.

I have also served as the Administrative Operations Chair for the Susan G. Komen Wichita Race for the Cure for the previous 6 years. This position requires incredible attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, direct activities, meet filing deadlines, supervising volunteers, and working with a multitude of vendors to put together an event that hosts well over 10,000 people.

After reviewing my detailed experience and skill set, I am confident you will find that I would be a valuable asset to your organization. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you and visiting with you about what I can bring to the table as an employee of your company.

I am available for an interview and to start a position at any time. I am looking for a Salary range between $50,000 to $60,000 a year, but always negotiable depending on benefits.

Thank you very much for your time and your consideration.

Sincerely,

J Scott Lawrence

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