Experiences at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis

* Provide superior support to Chief Marketing Officer, two Directors and team in fulfilling firmwide needs for marketing communications and business development.
* Transferred with Firmwide Director of Integration (n??e CMO) per her request in support of Global Integration Partner to facilitate merger of two firms.
* Conduct research, assemble data and assist and/or lead diverse projects that further assimilation and success of new firm identity.
* Plan, develop & maintain effective PowerPoint presentations used to evangelize combination results.
* Act as ombudsperson to attorneys by facilitating solutions on a wide range of issues.
* Assist in successful planning, executing and staffing of high-visibility firm events.
* Maintain database of charitable contributions, prepare materials for review by committee and interact with requesting attorneys and organizations.
* Coordinate meetings and events on Director's schedule.
* Prepare and distribute reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and other documents.
* Arrange travel plans and itineraries, process expense reports, screen telephone calls and greet visitors.
* Manage team budget by tracking expenses and processing invoices for payment.
* Perform administrative duties as requested, such as maintaining and organizing filing systems, maintaining marketing collateral, scan, copy, mail, fax, shipping, etc....