Professional Experience
Administrative/Legal Assistant 2017-2021
Kemp, Schaeffer & Rowe Co., L.P.A.
Liaised between client, supervising firm Partner and other legal professionals by communicating pertinent case information
Preparation of various legal documents, correspondence and pleadings and electronic filing with the appropriate court system
Manage and update multiple individual lawyer and trial calendars
Communicate with courts and other counsel to schedule hearings, appointments and other conferences
Manage multi-line telephone system and provide excellent customer service to clients, guests, and other legal professionals to the firm
Executive Assistant to President & CEO 2012-2014
Mid-Ohio Foodbank (nka Mid-Ohio Food Collective)
Advanced the award-winning nonprofit by executing daily operations, including calendar and communications administration, for President & CEO
Orchestrated Board and Committee functions, composing agendas and minutes, counseling new members and maintaining official records
Strengthened connections with internal and external constituents, facilitating correspondence, coordinating special projects and meetings, representing President & CEO
Prioritized short and long-term tasks and goals, advising stakeholders on timelines
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Director 2005-2009
Recreation and Parks Department, City of Columbus
Supervised department’s online registration system, implementing new client database and training staff on usage
Authored legislation and legislative briefings for Department Director, Mayor’s office and City Council
Recommended strategies and implementations for ten-year departmental plan
Streamlined City’s emergency operations procedures, crafted instructional manual for distribution
Created monthly reports for Recreation and Parks Commission
Administrative Assistant to Administrator 2002-2005
Department of Development - Building Service Division, City of Columbus
Liaised with the Mayor’s office regarding zoning and legislative issues within the community
Manage multi-line telephone system and provide excellent customer service to constituents and other professional staff or community leaders
Manage and update the Administrative calendars
Attend meetings as needed for the Administrator
Legislative Analyst 1993-2001
Councilmember Matthew Habash, Columbus City Council
Drafted ordinances, resolutions, correspondence and reports for budget, capital improvement programs and grants
Liaised with stakeholders in community, business, nonprofit and media sectors as representative for Councilmember Habash
Advised Council on citizens’ concerns, zoning, special interests groups and key governmental agencies
Education
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio
Expertise
Proficient in Microsoft Office, CLASS Database, Legistar
Project, time and relationship management skills
Proven standards of organization, independence, customer service and integrity
Related knowledge gained through collaborations with Ohio Attorney General, Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Department of Taxation