Laura R. Boyd

*** ***** *******, *** *****

Philadelphia, PA 19116

267-***-****(C)

adqg3a@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain an exciting and challenging position that provides an opportunity for personal development and professional growth.

Experience: 3/12 – 11/12

Huntingdon Valley Bank Huntingdon Valley, PA

Executive Assistant

● Assisted the President/CEO with his daily routine

● Assisted the 15 employees that were also stationed at the headquarters as needed

● Handle highly confidential materials and information

● Proofread and sent out emails and invites to the Board of Trustees regarding monthly board meetings

● Created and maintained binders of monthly/annual expense reports

● Prepared and sent letters to prospective commercial loan customers

● Made travel arrangements (airfare, hotel, transportation)

● Assisted with the accounts payable process

● Answered and transferred incoming phone calls

● Maintained and ordered office supplies as needed

● Sorted and delivered mail

● Along with any other project that needed completion 05/08 – 3/09

Dechert LLP Philadelphia, PA

Administrative Dept. Assistant

● Handle highly confidential materials and information

● Answer phone calls and serve as a point person for litigation department and paralegal information

● Coordinate travel arrangements for director and manager as needed and prepare T&E Expense Reports

● Coordinate multi-office video conferences and meetings and send invites via email

● Collect and organize materials for Mid-Year Reviews and Annual Evaluations of paralegals and associates

● Create and prepare large excel spreadsheets as needed

● Prepare and assist with Associate Orientation programs

● Update monthly department spreadsheets

● Check associate hours on a weekly basis

● Create, edit, and proofread letters/documents

● Attend multiple training classes for various computer programs

● As well as any other assigned project as needed

11/06 – 5/08

Dechert LLP Philadelphia, PA

Legal Secretary

● Proofread and edit documents

● Prepare final draft letters to plaintiffs

● Create and prepare necessary documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and LegalKey

● Enter attorneys time/hours into Carpe Diem

● Review Minisoft charges (client charges)

● Plan business trips, arrange for overnight accommodations

● Enter visitor names into eTenants for building admission

● Prepare check requests and complete T&E Reports

● Create charts and binders for court

● Update attorneys’ calendars and contacts

● Maintain firm filing system

● Fax, Copy, PDF, Email, FedEx documents

● Answer and transfer phone calls

● As well as any other administrative duties

4/01 – 6/04

Dechert LLP Philadelphia, PA

Legal Secretary

● Same duties listed as my legal secretary position above 4/98 – 4/01

W.W. Adcock/Mid-Atlantic Spa Dist. Huntingdon Valley, PA Front Desk Receptionist/Secretary

● Assist with daily deposits

● Create and complete invoice orders

● Keep record of attendance and set up display booths and food tables for seminars

● Answer and transfer phone calls

● Order brochures and various items for spa lines

● Create necessary documents using Word and Excel programs for both the Division and Business Manager

9/99 – 5/00

Leary Elementary School Warminster, PA

PreStudent Teacher (1st and 4th Grade)

● Plan lessons and teach Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies

● Play educational games with students

● Read books to students

● Assist the 1st grade students with their writing skills

● Assist small groups of 4th grade students with their Science Fair projects

● Tutored students one on one in Math

● Created several classroom bulletin boards

● Graded homework and tests

Education: Gwynedd-Mercy College Gwynedd Valley, PA B.S in Elementary Education

Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI

40 credits in Hotel/Restaurant Management Program

George Washington High School Philadelphia, PA

H.S. Diploma

Special Skills:

● Legal computer programs (LegalKey, Westlaw, Lexis)

● Dechert LLP computer programs (Minisoft, CD Entry) Strengths:

● Extremely organized and detailed oriented

● Dedicated and responsible

● Works well with deadlines

● Excellent people skills

● Team Worker

● Professional attitude and appearance

● Quick Learner

● Multi-task ability

● Self-Motivated

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