Office Manager

Posted on: 2008-11-10

LEANNA NICKS 2421 Henning Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27614 (336) 254-6597 (C), [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the legal profession that will provide opportunities for professional growth SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of legal terminology and software Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent interpersonal, research, and office administration skills WORK EXPERIENCE Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change 8/08-11/08 Raleigh Headquarters Office Manager Served as main point of contact for all Obama Campaign related inquiries across North Carolina and state event information Managed an office with over fifty staff with efficiency Recruited, trained and supervised interns in work tasks Worked on confidential projects with Senior Staff and Attorneys Assisted various departments with administrative support as needed, including Surrogate Scheduling, Political, and Legal Departments Central Jersey Arts Charter School, Plainfield, NJ School Year Substitute Teacher: Grades K – 6 2007-2008 DH Griffin Corporate, Greensboro, NC 1/06 – 7/06 Accounts Receivable Assistant Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints Reviewed and processed new contracts and set-up customers in database Prepared regular billings, change orders, and accounting reports North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 6/04 – 6/05 Research Associate/Contract Administrator Reviewed, edited, and processed grant proposals for submission to funding sources Negotiated and prepared subcontract agreements Monitored contract performance and expenses for grants of $5,000 to $25 million Interfaced with funding sources and Project Directors to resolve pre- and post- award issues Set-up, managed, and updated appropriate databases Jackson-Hewitt, Greensboro, NC 2003 – 2004 Tax Preparer (Seasonal) Eye-styles of New Jersey, Westfield, NJ 1997 – 1999 Medical Assistant Pan American Cleaners, Westfield, NJ 1989 – 1997 Customer Service Manager INTERNSHIP: Legal Assistant - Family Law Legal Aid of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC Interviewed victims of domestic violence Prepared initial report in case files, compiled supporting documents and referred case to assigned attorney Various other tasks as directed by attorneys EDUCATION HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY - High Point, NC Bachelor of Arts – English Writing December 2007 GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Jamestown, NC Associate of Applied Sciences – Paralegal Technology 2005 PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS High Point University Pre-Law Club Guilford Technical Community College Paralegal Club Mock Trial Juror, Wake Forest University Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer References Available Upon Request