I was born in a wonderful Christian home. My sister was accepted to the KC Art Institute but didn't get to attend because they kept raising the tuition. Our father had a cerebral hemorage in April 1966. Our father had theraphy but never spoke again. My parents used to listen to the radio and I won $1,350.98 three weeks before I graduated!
I went to NWMSU and he passed away at the end of my first semester. My mother encouraged to complete my degree.
I began to work, got married, and we had a daughter! When she was 3, her father left us. I raised her for the next 21 years by myself (he helped financially). She did great in school and attended the college of her choice (MU) and got the degree of her choice (BS/Marketing). She has worked fro the same international engineering firm for 13 years! She has always wanted to work in sports.
I began an MBA in April 1996 and stepped out of the Program at Baker University in August 1996 after three classes due to the merger at work and having to place my mother into a nursing home!
I have worked in CO (2000-2002) and CA (2006-2008) and returned to the Midwest both time due to the economy!
Current Whereabouts:
Looking for a job! I left my Legal Secretary position at the end of April 2008 and relocated back to the Midwest due to the recession beginning to affect the Bay area! I'm still looking for a job!
Life & Professional Aspirations:
I have worked for corporate executives and senior partners at corporations and law firms since 1972! I still want an MBA so I can get into management and make the world a better place!
Raising a fabulous daughter by myself for 21 years!!! She got the college of her choice (MU), the degree of her choice (Bachelor of Science/Marketing) and she has worked for Bibb & Associates and Kiewit Power for 13 years!!! She is their Marketing Manager!!!
Most Memorable Moment:
Getting to attend NWMSU, being a member of Hudson Hall Dorm Council, joining Delta Zeta Sorority, being a member of Roberta Hall Dorm Council. I achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Office Administration. I began an MBA Program in April 1996 at Baker University and had to step out of the program in August 1996 due to a merger at work and having to place my mother in a nursing home. I hope to obtain an MBA!!!
High School: North Kansas City High School in North Kansas City , MO
class of 1968
Activities & Accomplishments:
I took every business class I could find, including shorthand. I also took every home economics class there was and was a member of Future Homemakers of America and Pep Club!!! As an officer of the
Best Memories:
After attending 3 new grade schools, I knew everyone in high school! Being a member of Pep Club was the best!!! I have attended our 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 40th reunions! Our class is very close and still good friends.
Experience
I currently work with Various Contract Assignments
as Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary
I have 27 years of experience working in the
Legal industry.
Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary/Paralegal/Administrative Analyst|
Various Contract Assignments
From May 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Contract assignments with multiple companies including Compass Minerals, Sunlighten Saunas, Morningstar Communications, and others providing administrative and legal support.
Legal Secretary|
Hanson Bridgett LLP
From September 2006 to April 2008 • 2 year(s)
Maintained calendars for Head of Business Section, scheduled meetings, prepared correspondence and corporate documents, and assisted multiple attorneys after staff retirement.
Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant|
Various Contract Assignments
From July 2004 to August 2006 • 2 year(s)
Contract assignments with Bergeson LLP, Embarq, U.S. Central, Tyr Energy, Butler Manufacturing, Child Health Corporation, and Bryan Cave LLP providing legal and administrative support.
Legal Secretary|
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
From July 2002 to June 2004 • 2 year(s)
Maintained calendars for Intellectual Property Section Chair and Associates, prepared patent and trademark documents, and handled client communications.
Legal Secretary|
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
From January 2002 to June 2002 • 0 year(s)
Prepared litigation, corporate, and patent documents, e-filed court documents, and coordinated with attorneys in worldwide offices.
Legal Secretary|
Ford Personnel, Inc.
From December 2000 to December 2001 • 1 year(s)
Assisted various law firms with correspondence, litigation documents, patent and trademark work, and file organization.
Secretary|
Sprint
From January 2000 to October 2000 • 0 year(s)
Prepared reports for Consumer Marketing, managed calendars, arranged meetings, and supported multiple marketing teams.
Legal Secretary|
Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP
From July 1998 to October 1999 • 1 year(s)
Assisted Senior Partners in Litigation and Corporate departments, prepared court filings, managed billing, and maintained client files.
Legal Secretary|
Lathrop & Gage
From July 1994 to May 1998 • 4 year(s)
Supported Litigation Senior Partner on Professional Responsibility Committee, managed summer clerk assignments, and handled extensive client file maintenance.
