KATHRYN SOLLY

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SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proven Leadership; Staff and

Team Management

• Exceptional Verbal, Written

and Interpersonal

Communication

• Financial Oversight

• Outstanding Organizational

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft

Programs and Workday

• Project and Time

Management skills

• Customer Service

• Skilled Relationship Building

• Strategic Planner

EXPERIENCE

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo, NY

Director, Executive and Faculty Recruitment February 2006 – August 2021

• Led faculty recruitment effort during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented 50 new physician and scientist hires from March 2020 through July 2021

• Responsible for the overall Executive and Faculty Recruitment process for Roswell Park

• Design, implement, and execute strategic physician recruitment searches in conjunction with the President/CEO, Department Chiefs and Chairs

• Meet monthly with President/CEO to provide recruitment status updates and offer letter signings

• Supervise and mentor three full-time staff members including one senior team member and two administrative assistants

• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Department Chiefs and Chairs

• Gain the full trust of Department Chiefs and Chairs to manage their recruitments/searches through the use of proven methods and processes

Executive Assistant to VP, Human Resources July 2003 – February 2006

• Served as the “right hand” of the Vice President by providing high level confidential administrative support

• Managed administrative responsibilities of the VP such as planning, arranging and scheduling daily calendar, reviewing reports, summarizing research, following-up on multiple high-level projects, helping create presentations, and providing support that keeps VP and leadership team on task and aligned with strategy and objectives.

• Managed all aspects of the Outside Employment process, temporary staffing process, budget tracking system, travel coordination, reimbursement of travel expenses and flex spending account.

• Assisted the Manager of Human Resource Systems with yearly Ethics reporting.

• Handled all data entry into the New York State Ethics online system Hiscock Barclay Saperston & Day Buffalo, NY

Legal Administrator March 1997 – July 2003

• Responsible for operations of the law office and its personnel, including assignment of work, supervision, evaluation, discipline and termination of support staff, and maintenance of confidential records

• Assisted the Managing Partner with budget, cost effectiveness, and profitability CAO Southtowns Head Start Program Lackawanna, NY Executive Assistant January 1992 – March 1997

• Managed office administration and secretarial duties

• Monitored contract execution and renewal

• Compiled quarterly newsletter

• Insured compliance with state and federal licensing requirements

• Drafted all memos and correspondence on behalf of the Project Director

• Coordinated staff meetings and travel

Erie County Legislator, Joseph R. Desmond Hamburg, NY Legislative Assistant January 1990 – January 1992

• Served as the assistant to the 12th District Erie Country Legislator

• All administrative duties associated with the District Office

• Managed correspondence to and from the Legislator

• Scheduled appointments and acted as a liaison with county departments to solve constituent concerns

• Represented Mr. Desmond at various public appearances when he was unavailable Casey, Sanchez, Jones, Amigone & Kelleher Buffalo, NY Legal Assistant April 1988 – January 1990

• Supported two Partners in the general practice law firm in all administrative duties

• Managed correspondence, billing statements, pleadings, and real estate packages

• Scheduled meetings, real estate closings and depositions Moot & Sprague Buffalo, NY

Legal Assistant June 1986 – April 1988

• Supported the Managing Partner in the law firm in all administrative duties

• Organized pleadings and correspondence

• Scheduled meetings, travel, depositions, and court appearances

• Prepared billing statements and financial reports Maloney, Gallup, Roach, Brown & McCarthy, P.C. Buffalo, NY Legal Secretary September 1981 – June 1986

• Supported the Senior Managing Partner in the medical malpractice defense law firm in all secretarial duties

• Prepared pre-trial summary reports given by physicians, nurses, and expert witnesses

• Assisted in the preparation of status reports to medical malpractice carriers

• Scheduled depositions and defense physicals

EDUCATION & ASSOCIATIONS

Hilbert College Hamburg, NY 1984

Paralegal Studies

Lackawanna High School Lackawanna, NY 1981

Business Administration

Past-President, Association of Legal Administrators Past Affiliate Member, Erie County Bar Association References Available Upon Request

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