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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Professional Summary

Seasoned candidate skilled at multi-tasking and maintaining a strong attention to detail. Employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs. Excels at analyzing, prioritizing and completing tasks while exhibiting professionalism and sound judgment. Skillful and dedicated with extensive experience in the coordination, planning and support of daily operational and administrative functions in a highly confidential environment.

Skills
  • Articulate and well spoken
  • Excellent typist/shorthand
  • Strong problem solver
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Professional and mature
  • Notary Public
Work History
06/2015 to 01/2017
Executive DirectorRhode Island Farm Bureau – West Greenwich, Rhode Island
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically increase membership and increase revenue.
  • Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Gathered, analyzed and compiled data into reports to be distributed to appropriate personnel, annual meeting attendees, and board of directors.
  • Managed committees of professionals focused on improving initiatives and growing interest in farming.
  • Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
  • Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
  • Drafted press releases, organized annual meetings, gave interviews with media personnel, served on many state committees specifically to enhance and promote farming in Rhode Island.
  • Served as lobbyist for RI Farm Bureau. Attended and testified at state house hearings and committee meetings for the purpose of supporting the membership and enhancing farming in Rhode Island.
06/2006 to 11/2011
Lease Administrator/ParalegalCVS – Woonsocket, Rhode Island
  • Administered operations to handle needs of more than 1,500 properties across the United States
  • Drafted legal documents, reviewed leases and interpreted lease language.
  • Calculated rent, entered and maintained lease information electronically into ReSource program, calculated CPI increases, and had extensive interface with all levels of management, landlords, vendors, repair personnel, in-house ad external attorneys.
  • Expedited maintenance and repair requests for submission to management.
  • Promoted positive company and owner relationships through proactive attention to concerns.
  • Monitored maintenance concerns and directed timely repairs.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with lease terms.
  • Maintained lease documents for permanent records and regulatory requirements.
  • Established strong, professional relationships with landlords, maintenance personnel and lessees by delivering exemplary service.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Handled lessee complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services as needed.
  • Monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain occupancy rates.
  • Organized and participated in staff meetings on a weekly basis to update management on progress and brainstorm with other lease administrators which provided a forum for issues to be addressed.
06/1994 to 12/1999
Paralegal/Legal AssistantHiggins, Cavanagh & Cooney – Providence, Rhode Island
  • Answered client calls, responded to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
  • Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
  • Provided administrative support and research for wills, estates and trusts practice.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed administrative matters.
  • Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Produced legal documents such as wills, codicils and amendments.
  • Provided key administrative assistance to senior management.
  • Supervised appointment scheduling for and made adjustments and changes.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
  • Drafted correspondence and documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
  • Researched estate laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments.
  • Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences,typing, filing, scanning, switchboard, greet clients.
06/1984 to 07/1989
Administrative AssistantNortek, Inc. – Providence, Rhode Island
  • Performed administrative duties for executive management of a Fortune 500 company.
  • Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data for 39 subsidiaries.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for President.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Supported logistics for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance.
  • Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Attended and took meeting minutes and provided memoranda for organizational support.
  • Handled incoming mail, generated reports and drafted respose letters, prepared presentations.
  • Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
  • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Monitored President's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
Education
05/1998
J.D.: Law
Roger Williams University School of Law - Bristol, Rhode Island
  • Member of Moot Court Honor Society
  • Quarter Finalist, Regional Moot Court Competition
  • Corpus Juris Secondum Award for Scholastic Excellence in Torts
06/1994
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies
Providence College - Providence, Rhode Island
  • Graduated magna cum laude
  • Member and Secretary, Phi Beta Lambda Honor Society
  • Keynote Speaker, Honor Society Ceremony
  • Dean's List throughout
06/1993
Associate of Science: Paralegal Studies
Providence College - Providence, Rhode Island
Affiliations
  • Former Director, Rhode Island Farm Bureau
  • Chair, Women's Leadership Committee, RIFB
  • Former Secretary, Phi Beta Lambda, Providence College
  • Former President, North Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders' Club
  • Member, National Fire Protection Association - Technical Committee
  • Former President, Mount Saint Charles Academy Parents' Council
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Rhode Island Farm Bureau
  • CVS
  • Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney
  • Nortek, Inc.

School Attended

  • Roger Williams University School of Law
  • Providence College

Job Titles Held:

  • Executive Director
  • Lease Administrator/Paralegal
  • Paralegal/Legal Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant

Degrees

  • J.D. : Law
    Bachelor of Arts : Liberal Studies
    Associate of Science : Paralegal Studies

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