Dawn Navarre
Legal Administrative Assistant
Contact
***** ***. ** ***** ******, LA 70037
****.*********@*****.***
Summary
As an energetic, ambitious organized, multitasking professional, I am seeking a position as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Downtown New Orleans. Where my diverse experience in the following areas of law will reveal my ability as a motivated over achiever: Legal Assistant to Corporation Counsel, managing a 240-case load at a Mass Tort firm, Chapters 7 and 13 of Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, and medical malpractice. I am professional, polished, driven, and motivated, with a contagious and positive personality possessing a “Can-do” attitude.
Education
High School Graduate, Stenography School, CAI Certificates M-100; M-202. M 204
Experience
July 2022 – March 1, 2023
Community Manager • Portfolio Manager • KEYSTONE PACIFIC
Managed Condos and Single-Family homes, Conducted Board Meetings, recording Minutes, Violation/Landscape walks and Vendor meetings.
April 2021 – July 2022
Community Director • On-site Community Manager • WALTERS MANAGEMENT/BRESSI RANCH HOA. Facilities Management, managed 4 staff members, Work Orders, Event Planning, Compliance/Architectural, Clubhouse Events, Newsletters, Board Meetings and Minutes
November 2019- April 2020
Lead Legal Administrative Assistant • CITY OF EVANSTON- Evanston, IL; Assistant to Corporate Counsel/four assistant Attorneys. Liquor License renewals/payments. Maintain/update/publish City Website. Receiving/coding invoices, Insurance renewals. Updated Ordinances/Resolutions for Mayoral Signatures. Submitted/ Managed General Liability Claims for City.
December 2017-October 2019
Legal Assistant, DAVIS & CRUMP, P.C. Gulfport, MS: Legal Assistant to Six Attorney, responsible for Two Hundred-fifty Mass Tort cases. Ordering/Maintaining Medical Records. Gather all evidence, summarizing all criteria for litigation.
April 2014 – November 2017
Administrative Assistant, ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, San Diego, CA: Administrative Assistant to Surety, Employee Benefits, and IT. Maintained spreadsheets. Issued/Maintained Security Key fobs/cards for building, Three floors and Parking Garages.
January 2013 - April 2014
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Lee Mather Real Estate Coronado, CA
2010 - 2012
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, Plaquemines Parish Government, Belle Chasse, LA.
Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant, Baptist Community Ministries, New Orleans, LA.
Receptionist/Legal Assistant, The Bankruptcy Clinic. New Orleans, LA (working for a Medical Malpractice and Criminal Attorney in the firm)
Skills
Scheduling, Microsoft Excel, Expert in Client Relations Skills, Strong Verbal, and written Communication, and Organized. Utilized Vantaca, VMS, CINC, Concur, Word, Excel, Live Website editing, Budget Planning, Event Planning, Publisher, Adobe and Outlook.
Practical Knowledge
I have Several years of Management Experience, with vast opportunities in different fields and states. While traveling with my Military daughter assisting her with the littles and obtaining full time employment.
Leadership
I am a Life Group Leader and Life Coach. I have had the opportunity to mentor ladies across several states for the past four years. I truly enjoy teaching diverse groups, cultures, and ages. Turing challenges into adventures and dreams a reality along the way.
References
[Available upon request.]