Certified Energy Executive Assistant
Resume:
DAPHNE OSBORNE
Arlington, VA *****
************@*****.***
STRENGTHS
15+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a team player; self-starter
Ability to multi-task effectively; great organizational, technical and interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly plan and prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines
Confident and poised interacting with employees at levels within an organization
Ability to prepare and present facts in a logical, clear and concise manner
Ability to work within approved guidelines and protocols
Liaison with various other department as required; professional telephone demeanor
Various other administrative duties as assigned
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet and various other computer functions
NORTH AMERICAN POWER - Certified Energy Broker – 2011 - present
Worked independently as a Certified Energy Broker, sharing information with prospective energy clients, and enlisted energy choice clients
Assisted clients unlocking the full potential of energy usage in respective deregulated energy markets, and provided competitive rate planning
Participated in ongoing leadership training and events, and kept abreast of the energy brokerage market laws and regulations
Participated in monthly all management and staff conference calls
BRYANT MILLER OLIVE, P.C. - Office Manager/Senior Paralegal - May 2007 – December 2008
Worked closely with Managing Shareholder, General Counsel and Associates
Excellent professional communication skills with staff at all levels
Prepared complex municipal finance and public-private development finance documents for Closings
Conducted legal research and performed various other administrative duties as assigned
Prioritized workload demands requiring deadlines, with successful completion
Composed routine and non-routine correspondence for Attorneys as requested
Prepared, edited and proofread documents, memoranda and correspondence
Proactively supported all Firm-wide client services initiates
Entered all attorneys’ time and prepared clients’ billing statements
Frequent in-person and telephone client contact in preparation for on-site Closings
Offer technology and support as needed to successfully transact business and grow into the future
ALSTON & BIRD LLP - Legal Securities Transactional Secretary - June 2005 – May 2007
Worked closely with two Financial Services & Products Partners and an Associate
Prepared, edited and proofread documents, memoranda and correspondence
Scheduled appointments and updated attorneys’ calendars
Set up teleconferen1es and meetings
Provided frequent client contact
Opened and maintained all new client and administrative files
Processed client bills (reviewed edited and mailed to clients)
Conducted research and performed other administrative duties as assigned
WILMER HALE LLP - Legal Securities Transactional Secretary - October 2000 – June 2005
Worked closely with Senior Securities Litigation Partners and one Senior Counsel, with particular emphasis on government and internal investigations, enforcement proceedings involving the SEC, NASD, and other regulatory bodies, and federal and state court litigation on matters primarily involving financial reporting, accounting and disclosure issues, securities/other financial fraud, and insider trading
Prepared various securities litigation documents for filing with the Courts
Prepared memoranda and general correspondence; transcribed lengthy client interviews
Reviewed, edited, and mailed invoices to clients
Made travel arrangements and prepared expense reports
Conducted research and performed other administrative duties as assigned
PATTON BOGGS LLP - Legal Public Policy & Litigation Secretary - April 1999 – October 2000
Worked closely with Partner representing client interests before federal agencies and the U.S. Congress, advising clients on matters related to business transactions, project development and project finance; prepared lengthy proposals
Worked closely with two Litigation Associates in matters relating to litigation in violation of labor union disciplinary codes and bank and securities fraud; prepared various litigation documents
Opened and maintained all new client and administrative files
Set up conference calls; made travel arrangements and prepared expense reports
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD – Major: Certified Paralegal. Dean's List
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI – Major: Broadcast Communication. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI – Major: Secretarial Science, Associate Degree
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