Assistant Coordinator Word Processor
Resume:
Alex Elie Pierre
Apartment ****
Warner Robins, GA 31088
478-***-**** *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Wayne Reaves Software Macon, GA 2013 to Present Director of Forms Development and Programming
Create and edit all forms using Adobe LiveCycle, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign from the CS5 package. Program forms to work in tandem with proprietary system for small independent car dealerships. Recruit, interview, hire, supervise and train Forms Department personnel.
Key Achievements:
Build and maintain relationships with various vendors.
Establish testing procedures and practices for the forms department.
Increase forms production by 80% (2012 v. 2013) and an additional 8% each following year (2014 through 2019) while maintaining a 100% accuracy level.
Document Nation, LLC Boynton Beach, FL 2009 to 2013 Director of Operations
Run the day-to-day operations of the company. Produce, manage and maintain operating procedures in order to stream line production and minimize overhead. Developed relationships with various vendors and clients. Identified trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications and announcements. Proposed potential business deals by contacting potential partners. Developed negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals. Closed new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
Key Achievements:
Meet and exceeded expected production and efficiency standards while maintaining a flat budget.
During final 6 months successfully obtained five (5) government contracts.
Relocated business from office space to warehouse office space lowering overhead costs by 55% Kaye Scholer, LLP New York, NY 2006 to 2009
Document Services Department
W.P.B. Office (2006 - 2009)
Off-Site Supervisor 2nd Shift. Set-up and manage the New York/West Palm Beach Off Site Document Services Department. Recruit and train Florida personnel to process New York word processing material. Scan,
convert, input and edit legal documents for both New York and West Palm Beach office. Offer legal staff from all offices (New York, Germany, Hong Kong, California and Washington, D.C.) support with any issues with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Adobe Acrobat and
Visio.
Key Achievements:
The West Palm Beach office exceeded
productivity projections in both 2007 and 2008
Selected to offer support for partner retreat and flown back to New York to direct multiple
departments on various S.E.C. and F.T.C.
closings/filings.
Document Services Department
N.Y. Office (2004 - 2006)
Assistant Supervisor 2nd Shift. Evaluate all incoming and outgoing documents for production and quality control. Supervise an eight person staff. Interview prospective employees for open positions. Administer Operator and Proofreader training in various programs and procedures. Poll attorneys for upcoming projects and/or closings. Coordinate overtime Secretarial assistance for attorneys during the 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift. Develop and
implement various format and procedural standards used by department. Assist department director coordinate closings and manage inter-departmental cooperation. Key Achievements:
While using newly developed procedural practices maintained zero (0) work turn-over to 3rd shift
from November 2005 through June 2006
Elevated to Assistant Director for F.T.C. and
S.E.C. filings
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Davis Polk & Wardwell New York, N.Y. 1999 to 2004 Word Processing Department
Document Specialist. Create and/or edit documents ranging from basic letters to 300+ page financial documents using WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Visio and/or PowerPoint. “At desk” assistance for attorneys where word processing, phone coverage, copying and other basic support staff responsibilities are provided. Train both legal and non legal staff in Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel and Visio. Field word processing questions from both legal and non legal staff.
Key Achievements:
Re-created company templates for all internal and external communications
Created entry exam for all new word processing candidates (known as one of the most difficult entry exams in the industry)
Created "clean-up" macro for S.E.C. documents which cut revision and proofreading time by 75% New York University New York, N.Y. 1996 to 1999 Office of Legal Counsel
Assistant to Deputy General Counsel. Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney. Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review. Enhanced trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes. Student Employee Coordinator. Interview student workers for positions within the Office of Legal Counsel. Train students in the preparation of legal documents for court filings. Act as liaison between attorneys and students and assign tasks as appropriate. Maintain payroll records. Evaluate performance and review employees per semester. Train students in professional use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett New York, N.Y. 1989 to 1996 Paralegal Department
Assistant Coordinator. Assistant to Paralegal Coordinators and Manager. Coordinate efforts of various departments for preparation of briefs and filings. Supervised the preparation of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, wills, contracts, F.T.C. and S.E.C. filings to ensure the work is completed accurately and timely. Trained and supported the paralegals on statutes, recorded judicial decisions, and other legal articles or documents. Administer network system training to all new paralegals. Install various software packages and train paralegal staff in the use of OS2, Word and WordPerfect. Respond to billing questions from the paralegal staff. Revise yearly budget information for entire department. Update and maintain various payroll, attendance and personnel files of all litigation paralegals. Set up and maintain index files for all material going to the warehouse. Assist attorneys and paralegals with various WordPerfect projects. Assist paralegals in the preparation of documents for attorneys. EDUCATION AND SKILLS
New York University, New York, N.Y., College of Arts and Science (’88 ’91)
Word
Word Perfect 9 through 11
Windows OS
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe LiveCycle
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Adobe IllustratorCS5
Adobe InDesign CS5
Visio
PowerPoint
Excel
Deltaview
Comparite
OmniPage
XML
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