Derek Brown
Information Disclosure Statement Specialist
********@*****.*** • 571-***-****
LinkedIn Profile • Woodbridge, VA 22191
Summary
Accomplished administrative
professional offering experience in
operations administration, document
control, and project management on
behalf of a highly respected legal firm
focused on intellectual property law.
Skilled at: overseeing databases,
managing records, and adhering to
confidentiality practices. Proficient at:
assessing office systems, identifying
gaps, and introducing solutions to
streamline processes. Excel at: time
management, organization,
prioritization, and cross-functional
collaboration. A leader with the ability
to guide special projects, coalesce
teams, and achieve deliverables in
fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science
Enterprise Network Management
Stratford University, Woodbridge, VA
Areas of Expertise
• Document Management
• Organization Systems
• Billing Platforms
• Administrative Processes
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Confidentiality Practices
• MS Office Suite
• IP Docketing Software (Patricia)
• Analytical Mindset
• Attention to Detail
• Complex Problem Solving
• Mail Reception & Distribution
• Legal Records Management
Professional Experience
Birch Stewart Kolasch and Birch 2004 – Present
Information Disclosure Specialist, 2020 - Present
Deliver exemplary support generating Information Disclosure Statements and subsequently distributing documents to attorneys for review and signature. Procure references for Duty of Disclosure documents and enter information into databases for U.S. patent cases.
• Demonstrate the ability to electronically file documents with precision.
• Reduce fees by filing documents in a timely manner.
• Contribute to other projects as assigned by stakeholders.
• Assist paralegals with various job functions.
• Guarantee the longest length of patent enforceability by filing records accurately and according to predetermined schedules. Operations Specialist, 2009 - 2020
Presided over information flow entering or exiting the firm. Orchestrated files from offsite locations and ensured availability for colleagues. Received, sorted, and distributed incoming mail among various departments with accuracy.
• Scanned records, documentation, and mail into the portfolio system
• Printed and assembled documents before delivering copies to departments.
• Oversaw records management and adhered to confidentiality practices.
• Assisted team with a file destruction and retention project.
• Bestowed “Employee of the Quarter” for outstanding performance in 2018. Office Actions Specialist, 2007 - 2009
Collected memoranda and official documentation for the Trademark Office as well as the United States Patent Office. Conferred with attorneys and administrative staff to ensure the veracity of documents.
• Distributed emails, airmail letters, and faxes to appropriate parties.
• Collaborated with Docking Department to confirm receipt of documents.
• Expanded knowledge of office technologies and assisted coworkers.
• Offered comprehensive administrative support to 30 attorneys by distributing documentation, submitting expense reports to management, and executing special projects, as assigned.
Additional Professional History: Birch Stewart Kolasch and Birch, Photocopy Specialist, 2004 – 2007.