Audree J. Rodgers

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

with experience in

 

Patent Prosecution Civil Litigation Legal Searches/Research

USPTO Guidelines (Policies & Procedures) License Agreements/Contracts Disclosure Agreements

Real Estate Investment Acquisition Transactions Legal Contracts & Closing Documents Problem Solving

Building Professional Relationships Effective Communication Interpersonal Ability

Organization & Time Management Team Building Negotiating

Conflict Management Responsible Decision Making Process Improvements

Online File/Document Management

 

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, & Access, Project 98, Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Westlaw, City Law File Management System, Online Document Management Systems, Dictation Transcription

 

OBJECTIVE

 

A dedicated and energetic professional seeking an opportunity to utilize my proven skills, experience, and diverse abilities, together with a goal-oriented group of professionals devoted to the advancement and success of the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

 

MCKINLEY, INC. – LEGAL TRANSACTION GROUP (Ann Arbor, MI) 07/2008 – 07/2009

 

Paralegal/Legal Executive Assistant (Condominium Acquisition Transactions) 

 

 Provided assistance to CFO & Attorney involving vigorous Real Estate investment transactions

 Interacting with out-of-state legal counsel and Brokers to secure and close real estate deals

 Responsible for obtaining and reviewing required legal contracts, closing documents, and initiation of transaction funding

• Established working relationships with various Title Agents/Companies via electronic and phone communication for ongoing and prospective closings

• Effectively resolved document discrepancies required to successfully complete transaction closing process

• Completed special projects as assigned by Corporate Treasurer and Client Services VP

• Served as on-site interdepartmental Notary

 

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (Ann Arbor, MI) 01/2008 – 07/2008

 

Recruiting Assistant (Office of Career Development) 

 

• Provided primary support to Assistant Director, facilitating the recruitment of MBA, BBA, and MAcc students

• Provided secondary support to Sr. Associate Director, assisting with and leading various assigned projects

 Served as representative for OCD, providing superior customer service to current/visiting prospective students, student organizations, recruiters, and Ross School of Business associates

• Assisted with development, implementation, and interpretation of OCD policies and procedures, as well as the University policies and procedures

 

LEAR CORPORATION – LEGAL DEPARTMENT (Southfield, MI) 08/2004 – 04/2007

 

Legal Assistant (Intellectual Property)

 

 Provided assistance to Chief Patent Counsel and assigned Patent Attorneys

 Responsible for monitoring activities of Lear’s Patent Portfolio (over 7,300 patents)

 Responsible for monthly coordination of US and foreign filing of Lear’s patent applications, interacting with both domestic and international counsel/agents

 Responsible for daily processing of Bilateral, Unilateral Disclosure and Non-Disclosure Agreements

• Gatekeeper responsible for daily processing of invoices received from IP firms and various vendors utilizing DataCert, an online automated invoice management system

• Prepared weekly IP Invoice Authorization Report

• Served as Floor Safety Monitor on Lear’s Fire and Severe Weather Team

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY (Ann Arbor, MI) (Lee Temporaries) 05/2003 to 03/2004

 

Legal Secretary (Civil Litigation)

 

 Provided assistance to City Attorney, Chief Assistant Attorney, and staff attorneys

 Prepared briefs, pleadings, interrogatories, etc. and various court documents

 Provided assistance with preparation of License Agreements and Contracts

 Provided assistance with Bankruptcies, Judgments, Easements, etc.

• Conducted Legal Research utilizing Westlaw

 File setup & maintenance via online File Management System

 

PFIZER, INC. (Ann Arbor, MI) 10/1992 – 08/2002

 

Legal Assistant – LEGAL DEPT (Intellectual Property - 05/2000 to 08/2002)

 

 Provided legal administrative support to General Counsel and 2 attorneys

 Monitored docket on approximately 700 cases

 Prepared legal and formal documents for submission of patent applications and submitted same to USPTO

 Coordinated patent prosecution as assigned

 Conducted legal research and investigation of product patentability

 Interfaced with foreign patent attorneys and agents in connections with patent protection and prosecution

 Prepared Power Point presentations for monthly counsel meetings

 Assisted with development of compliance training module

 

Executive Assistant to VP – WORLDWIDE REGULATORY AFFAIRS (CMC) (07/1997 – 05/2000)

 

Sr. Administrative Assistant – WORLDWIDE REGULATORY AFFAIRS (10/1992 – 07/1997)

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

 

PHOENIX TEMPORARY SERVICES (Ann Arbor, MI) 04/2004 – 08/2004

 

 Project Coordinator NSF INTERNATIONAL

 Secretary LIFEGAS

 Legal Secretary JOSEPH SPIEGEL LAW OFFICES

 Transcriber MARTOPIA

 

EDUCATION

 

KAPLAN University – Davenport, Iowa (Currently Enrolled)

Paralegal Studies Program

 

Cleary University – Ann Arbor, Michigan

BBA/Business Administration (15 Credits Remaining)

 

ABA/Accounting - 1993

 

Certificate of Business Management – 1992

REFERENCES – Please see attached

 

REFERENCES

 

 

• Bill C. Panagos, Esq./Partner – Intellectual Property Counsel

Rader Fishman & Grauer PLLC

39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 140

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

 

 

 

• Stephen K. Postema, Esq. /City Attorney – Ann Arbor, Michigan

100 N. 5^th Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48107

 

 

 

 Dwana Jones, Assistant Director-Office of Career Development

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

University of Michigan

701 Tappan Street, K2336

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234

 

 

 

• Dr. James Hawkins, Superintendent – Ypsilanti Public Schools

1885 Packard Rd.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

 

 

 

• Dr. Doris Hope-Jackson, Superintendent – Willow Run Public Schools

235 Spencer Lane

Ypsilanti, MI 48198

 

 

 

2318 Woodale Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48198