Staff Assistant

Kathe J. Hawkins

***** ****** ****** ****** **********, IL 60585 c. 815-***-**** h. 815-***-**** ***.****@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHWIND APARTMENTS, PLAINFIELD, IL

Bookkeeping, financial analyst and overall operations of entire apartment complex

Senior Business and Financial Analyst January 2008 to current

The apartment building is a family run business which I am involved in all aspects including renting empty units, legal decisions, and all financial aspects that are required to ensure the overall success of the business as well as the happiness of the tenants and reputation of the building. Key accomplishments:

• Track and process all rent checks in a timely manner.

• Show, rent and handle all necessary paperwork for incoming tenants.

• Communicate with tenants regarding late payments, vehicle or disturbance issues, along with a variety of other issues that the tenants need to be aware of from time to time.

• Determine and complete necessary projects from all aspects including financial, contractor bids, and scheduling.

• Track and submit all necessary information for taxes each year.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Phoenix, AZ

Handle legal matters for superfund sites within the State of Arizona

Legal Assistant February 1997 – June 1999

Worked with States Attorney, Project Managers, and hydrologist to regulate and enforce environmental laws relating to the cleanup of Superfund sites. Key accomplishments:

• Locate and interview witnesses regarding historical activities within a site or town.

• Prepare various legal documents requesting information from a Potential Responsible Party (PRP).

• Coordinate with various parties to ensure that the cleanup proceeds within the legal means.

ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTIVES – Phoenix, AZ

Served senior staff in several positions during my tenure.

Head Page July 1996 – February 1997

Served at the pleasure of the Speaker of the AZ House of Representatives. Managed several employees that were the liaison between secretaries, research staff, and the Representatives. Worked behind the scenes to ensure that the meetings and offices of both parties ran smoothly. Key accomplishments:

• Coordinate staff to assigned committees to ensure that proper coverage was always available to research staff and the Representatives.

• Coordinate the Pages office to ensure that late hours were always covered.

Legislative Aide to the Chief of Staff

May 1996 – July 1996

Aide to the Chief of Staff and the Assistant Chief of Staff in the AZ House of Representatives. Performed various special projects that were requested.

• Research various topics as requested.

• Respond to constituent letters on behalf of the Chief of Staff and Speaker of the House

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January 1994 –August 1994

January 1996 – May 1996

Served the Representatives and Staff during Committee of the Whole, committee meetings, and misc. gatherings as needed.

• Set up the meetings with recorders, necessary documents to be handed out, drinks, and other materials that were requested.

• Collect public comments and pass them to the appropriate member or staff to be addressed.

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STEVEN C. MANDELMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Personal Injury

Paralegal August 1994 – May 1995

• Prepare and file legal documents necessary for each case.

• Obtain and track court dates on the docket.

• Communicate with clients regarding meetings, information needed and questions they may have.

REIZMAN & BLITZ LAW FIRM

Collections

Paralegal May 1995 – December 1995

• Prepare and file legal documents necessary for each case.

• Obtain and track court dates on the docket.

• Communicate with the responsible parties in order to set up payment plans.

VOLUNTEER WORK

I have had the pleasure of being involved with the PTA at my children’s school for many years. I have served on several committees. Although this work is not easy, I take a lot of pride in the job that I have done.

Fundraising Committee member, chair and co-chair August 2007 – June 2012

I have been on this committee for five years, the last three as the chair. As the chair, I have researched and selected the fundraising opportunity that I felt would work best for the school. I am proud of the fact that I have exceeded the goal that our PTA President has set for the fundraiser each year. I have worked with several different fundraising companies and have enjoyed each moment.

Homeroom Committee Chair August 2009 – May 2010

I was responsible for coordinating a homeroom parent for each class as well as the master list of all volunteers that are allowed in the building during classroom holiday parties.

5th Grade Celebration Committee Chair August 2009 – May 2010

Coordinated the volunteers, planned and organized an end of the year celebration for the entire 5th grade class.

Gift Card Committee Co-chair August 2010 – June 2012

Develop and maintain a new program at the school that enables parents to purchase gift cards for gifts or everyday expenses. Each purchase a parent makes financially benefits the PTA. Parents have been pleased with this program because it allows them to contribute while spending money they already intended to spend. It has been well received within the school.

EDUCATION

ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Certification, Paralegal Studies, May 1995

St. Louis, MO

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, December 1993

Tempe, AZ

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