KAREN GROVER
Shirley, NY *****
Phone: 631-***-****
*************@***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in most commonly used computer programs, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Scheduled and organized meetings, appointments for attorneys and Managing Directors using Outlook calendar
Coordinated travel arrangements and submitted and tracked expense reports for attorneys and Managing Directors
Generated new case numbers through Tymetrix system and managed cost centers and financial allocations.
Responsible for invoice and/or rush settlement payment submittal, approval, tracking
Performed data entry and other administrative tasks as assigned by attorneys or other team members
Expedited Building Permits; Certificate of Occupancy, Variances, Historical Applications
Over 20 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in the Real Estate/Building industry
Experience designing websites
Worked closely with and trained newly hired administrative assistant with company procedures, policies, computer management, and other company issues.
Operated office equipment such as a 16 line telephone system, commercial map maker, book maker, copier and facsimile machine
Dictation, transcribed and maintained minutes of weekly sales presentations
BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responsible for submitting monthly invoice allocations for outside counsel.
Increased efficiency by creating virtual files for new litigations and subpoenas allowing attorneys and legal assistants to access files more quickly
Instrumental in archiving and moving files for Regulatory Investigations group
Assisted with the planning and organization of special events including baby showers and retirement parties
Troubleshoot office equipment and software issues
Designed and executed Offering Memorandums for available listings –medium to high level graphics
Conducted market research and prepared statistical reports for available commercial properties
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional 9
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Outlook
Team Connect
Casetrack
OTHER RELATED SKILLS
Typing 65wpm
Accounting I & II
LICENSES
Notary Public, State of New York
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business Management, 2008
Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, 1995
Briarcliffe College, Patchogue, NY – ABA Approved
EMPLOYMENT
Legal Administrative Assistant at Credit Suisse on secondment from Alston & Bird, NY, NY 11/16-Present
Paralegal in Training, Legal Administrative Assistant, Savitt & Krantz, P.C., Commack, NY 12/15-11/16
Administrative Assistant, Coldwell Banker M&D Good Life, Wading River, NY 10/12-6/16
Executive Assistant, Commercial Real Estate, Select Investment Realty Advisors, LLC 10/05-10/12
Executive Assistant to President, Permit Coordinator/Expeditor, Grover Home Headquarters 5/95-10/05
HONORS
G.P.A. 3.88/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude) From Briarcliffe College
Two Merit Scholarships