Lynda S. Kalemba

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Brunswick, OH 44212-4186

Cell: 216-***-****

E-mail address: aduspv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: A position in which experience, creative talents and a commitment to excellence will have valuable application.

Summary of Qualifications:

Management experience, contract negotiations, computer hardware and software troubleshooting, meeting and event planning, as well as experience in all aspects of office functions including bookkeeping, telephone coordination, travel arrangements, etc. Retail sales experience including opening and closing of cash registers and stores and balancing of cash drawers. Extensive Intellectual Property experience. Accomplishments

● Successfully organized company records into a logical and easily accessible venue.

● Cut purchasing expenditures over 25% by negotiating rates with office supplies vendor, printer, overnight delivery service, and shipping vendor.

● Successfully planned and implemented annual sales meetings and other meetings and events.

● Successfully cut travel costs by negotiating corporate rates with local hotels, thereby obtaining corporate rates throughout the US.

● Revised procedures to streamline various tasks.

● Centralized troubleshooting of the Information System by becoming the on-site contact and troubleshooter for the corporate IS department.

● Successfully initiated the start-up of new office by working with the architect, hiring staff, negotiating relationships with vendors, and handling all accounts payable for that opening.

● Restructured the preparation and filing of the annual insurance application, shortening the procedure from a three-month project to a one-week project.

Experience

Mar 2002 to Fay Sharpe LLP, Cleveland, OH

Oct 2021 Patent Legal Assistant

Responsibilities: Preparation and filing of patent and trademark applications in the US PTO, assist in continued prosecution of applications, preparation of various PTO correspondences as well as simple Amendments; assisting in intellectual property litigation, preparation of correspondence, maintaining attorney docket, and billing. Foreign and national filing of applications. Travel and meeting arrangements.

Jan 2000 to Bohler-Uddeholm Strip Steel LLC, Brunswick, OH Oct 2001 Administrative Manager

Responsibilities: Facilities management including maintenance of building, equipment, telephone system, furniture, etc.; meeting and event planning; purchasing of all items required for the continued smooth running of the warehouse and the office; vendor contract negotiations; on-site Human Resources and Benefits including payroll reporting; troubleshooting and maintaining all computer hardware and software; travel coordination; processing expense reports; maintaining contact with Board Members located in Europe; maintenance of petty cash; coordination of all company purchasing cards as well as coding of charges made; acting as right-hand to the President of the company. May 1996 Baker & Hostetler LLP, Cleveland, OH

to Nov 1999 Legal Administrative Secretary

Responsibilities: Assisted in the opening of the Firm’s Cincinnati office including working with the architect and handling all accounts payable for that opening; prepared and filed annual application for Professional Liability Insurance; maintained Firm professional liability files; maintained database of outside positions held by Firm’s attorneys; prepared quarterly and periodic reports concerning liability matters; corresponded with various insurance agencies; prepared and distributed Firm policies and procedures; maintained minute books for management and Partner meetings; handled setup of annual telephonic Partner meeting; assisted in billing of major Firm client, prepared quarterly reports and maintained client’s Minute Books and audit letter responses; travel arrangements; scheduled and prepared meetings and retreats including agenda and meeting materials. July 1991 Baker & Hostetler LLP, Cleveland, OH

to May 1996 Construction Litigation Secretary

Responsibilities: Assisted litigation partner in trial preparation, settlement negotiations, performance of paralegal duties during trial preparation and other duties as required; assisted Intellectual Property paralegal in correspondence with foreign and domestic counsel and infringers; responsible for the unassigned associate weekly and monthly reporting of time (1991-1995) and all reports related thereto; travel arrangements; Secretarial Coordinator supervising floor secretaries (1993). Education Erieview Catholic High School, Cleveland, OH Diploma with major in Business, ranked 6th in class of 98. Member of National Honor Society

Associations Past Chair - City of Brunswick Board of Ethics (2003-2008) Keyword Communication skills, computer proficient, corporate image, correspondence development, Summary enthusiastic, event planning, integrity-centered professional, office management, organization skills, personnel benefits, professional demeanor, purchasing, sense of humor, team player, training and supervision, travel management and coordination.

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My Commission Expires February 20, 2024

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Lynda S. Kalemba 216-***-****

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