REBECCA E. THIES4842 Larwell Drive * Columbus, Ohio 43220 * 614.719.9705 * RebeccaThies13@gmail.com

Highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with more than 20 years experience providing thoroughand skilled administrative support to senior executives. I offer strong meeting planning and facilitation skills; the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, build relationships of trust and enlist the participation of team members. I thrive in fast-paced multitasking environments; am able to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with creativity, enthusiasm and humor. I am resourceful, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude, promoting team cohesiveness and a strong work ethic.

SKILLS

Executive SupportBusiness DevelopmentLegal ResearchInterpersonal Skills Supervisory Role

Excellent Communication Skills & ProfessionalConfidentialityFile ManagementAdministrative Project ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite

Facebook Marketing & Social MediaDictation and Typing 70 wpmSchedulingBookkeepingQuickBooks

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Executive Support, B2B Consulting, Proficient in WordPress, Social Media Management, Google AdWords Certification, Freshbooks, Team WorkPM, Google Apps, Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics

Preparation of timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports to ensure compliance in filing of all receivables, expenses, income tax, payroll tax and employee reports.

Organized, detail-oriented self-starter, able to strategically plan and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client Solution Innovations Powell, Ohio 2013 – MARCH 2015Digital/Online marketing firm. Responsible for daily operations of the business. Managed 7 employees and off-site programming team. 2014 Employee of the Year.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

& EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO

KEY RESULTS:

Increased gross receipts by 400% in 24 months. Maintained 50 ongoing projects, while providing exemplary customer service and generating new business through analytical thinking and creative problem solving.

Supervised office staff with patience and approachability, while encouraging successes and providing constructive criticism and guidance when needed.

Administrative Project Management

Skilled communicator; able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members of diverse groups, and promote team cohesiveness

Professional and detailed preparation, editing and proofreading of correspondence and website content to guarantee effective communication.

Rebecca E. Cook Law Office Chillicothe, Ohio 2005 – 2009 General law practice focusing on probate, real estate, guardianship, landlord/tenant law, and domestic relations.

ATTORNEY

KEY RESULTS:

Successfully advocated on behalf of clients to resolve immediate legal issues in a timely and professional manner.

Supervised office staff with patience and approachability, while encouraging successes and providing constructive criticism when needed.

Tracked and compiled confidential client information to maintain a caseload of approximately 50-75 active client files.

Developed an intimate knowledge of the court system and a cohesive, professional, and cordial relationship with all court personnel, colleagues, and various county/city agencies.

Evaluated client needs and made recommendations or referrals to other agencies in an effort to effectively and efficiently address client concerns.

Professional and detailed preparation, editing, proofreading and revision of legal memoranda and correspondence to guarantee compliance with outside agencies, courts, and colleagues to competently represent my client, myself, and my profession.

Blair & Ater, LLP Chillicothe, Ohio 1995 – 2005

Associate Attorney, 2002 to 2005 Paralegal / Office Mgr. / Payroll, 1995 to 2002

Promoted to Associate Attorney to manage ongoing case files. Increased client caseload and firm income through myinterpersonal skills and expedited client satisfaction. Maintained daily office operations, including client correspondence,legal memoranda, crisis management, scheduling, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Production ofaccurate and timely income/expense reports, payroll tax reports, and all necessary tax reporting requirements. Supervisedoffice staff, including delegation of duties, time management, specialized training.

Key Results:

Trained office staff to ensure compliance with office policies and procedures as well as legal requirements.

Gained client trust and increased productivity by applying my transferable skills in my present position. Expedited client meetings by utilizing time management skills and creative problem solving.

Guaranteed compliance with governmental reporting agencies for all income/expenditures related to the practice, including all payroll reporting requirements.

EDUCATION

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Columbus, Ohio - Juris Doctorate, 2002OHIO UNIVERSITY — Chillicothe, Ohio - Bachelor's of Specialized Studies, Business Communications, 1998OHIO UNIVERSITY — Chillicothe, Ohio - Associate, Office Administration Technology, 1995

VOLUNTEERISM & SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Volunteer Coordinator, CHOICES – Eliminating Domestic Violence

Dress for Success – Empowering disadvantaged women attempting to re-enter the workforce

Amethyst, Inc. – Speaking engagements on addiction awareness and support of funding for treatment

160 Hours Workforce Development Training

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio – 32 hours Survivor Advocacy/Hotline Training

Choices – Eliminating Domestic Violence – 4 hours Crisis Hotline Training / 2 hours Peer Support Group

CDCA – 20 credit hours toward CDCA licensing (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant)