Administrative/Personal Assistant

PERSONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Mary C. Gallagher

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(c)301-***-****

SUMMARY

A proactive, experienced individual looking for a position as an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant with extensive experience in the legal and corporate fields. With an eclectic background, have managed calendars, arranged travel. Expedited complex conference calls, drafted and edited correspondence, PowerPoint presentations. Created, edited legal briefs, time-sheets, Accustomed to working under pressure and with discretion.

EXPERIENCE:

SPIRITUAL LIFE MAGAZINE, WASHINGTON, DC, May 2010 - Present

Assist Editor of publication with drafting, proofing, and finalizing correspondence, entering information into and editing database on an as needed basis.

HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 2008-Present

Teach public speaking on Saturdays with an emphasis on organization of a speech, diction, voice to college students from different countries.

HOWREY LLP, Washington, DC 2007-2008

Administrative Assistant to Conflicts Department. Prepare new client/matter paperwork received via email from Howrey offices worldwide. Instrumental in opening new matters to present to conflicts manager, following through to signature from partner in charge of conflicts department of this large international law firm.

ACE FEDERAL COURT REPORTERS, Washington, DC 2005-2007

Editor -- Proofread, scope, edit and process confidential audio and steno transcripts including depositions, arbitrations, Capitol Hill hearings, board minutes. Final processing in legal format, using Case Catalyst4, transfer to ASCII documents to send to legal counsel or other court reporter companies whose work we do throughout the country.

ESQUIRE SOLUTIONS, Washington, DC 2003-2005

Worked on short and long-term assignments with this recruiting firm. Performed secretarial/administrative duties as needed, as well as assisting busy executives and lawyers with administrative matters, timekeeping, scheduling, event planning.

KELLER & HECKMAN LLP, Washington, DC 2000-2003 Legal secretary. Supported partners in Food and Drug practice. Duties included calendar maintenance, scheduling, setting appointments at FDA, travel arrangements for partner and clients, correspondence and worked on PowerPoint presentations. Also handled time-sheets and expense reports. Acted as Floater Secretary during illness of elderly parents.

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