Laura B.

Experience

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  Carl Albert State College

  Aug 1999 - Apr 2000

  Staff Assistant

  Assisted staff with massive mail-outs to UB/MS studentsData inputWorked 20 hours per week in the office while attending 16 hours of freshman college courses in the Scholars Program.

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  Oklahoma Student Government Association

  May 2001 - Apr 2003

  President

  Traveled to colleges and universities representing OSGA Board, oversaw the work plan, coordinated work plan with Student Advisory Board and other State Regent boards, involved in the Fall Retreat, State Conferences, and other events around the state such as Higher Education Day at the Capitol, represented the students of Oklahoma, VOICE grant involvement and participation, and promoted OSGA around the state

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  Oklahoma Lt. Governor Mary Fallin's Office

  Feb 2003 - Apr 2003

  Intern

  Updated city filesClipped newspapers articlesAssisted staff in errands, delivering mail, responding to constituent callsReceived guests into the officeAssisted on "Small Business Day" at the CapitolOther duties as assigned

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  University of Central Oklahoma

  Feb 2003 - May 2003

  Staff Assistant

  Assisted Campus Life Director and Secretary in numerous campus administrative duties in the office including Greek Life Office, Multicultural Office, Homecoming activities, etc.Very busy office! :)

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  Growing Leaders, Inc.

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Intern

  Dr. John Maxwell's EQUIP organizationhttp://www.iequip.org/Dr. Tim Elmore's Growing Leaders organizationhttp://www.growingleaders.comUpdate and edit leadership lessons, travel to conferences, assist in planning and implementing the two-day national conference at the office, view movie clips for leadership lessons, Constant Contact HTML newsletter, website updating, 'Habitudes' book research, mentoring and required reading, and assisting with EQUIP office dutiesCatalyst Conference volunteer 2003, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10http://catalystconference.com/ Show less

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  Wilson Elser

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2004

  File Clerk

  Legal assistant clerks perform a variety of moderately complex clerical or administrative tasks under the supervision of an attorney or a designated litigation paralegal. In addition, the legal assistant clerk can perform certain routine tasks under close supervision.

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  Concerned Women for America

  Mar 2004 - Feb 2005

  Assistant to the Director of Operations

  Concerned Women for America (CWA) is the nation's largest public policy women's organization with a rich 30-year history of helping our members across the country bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy. We are a unique blend of policy experts and an activist network of people in small towns and big cities across the country working to address mutually-held concerns and goals.http://www.cwfa.orgRegistration Coordinator for 25th Silvler Anniversary CWFA Conference in Washington, DC Show less

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  Washington Homeland Security Roundtable

  Oct 2005 - Feb 2006

  Event Coordinator

  http://www.whsroundtable.org/"The Washington Homeland Security Roundtable is a 501c(6) non-profit group of 40-50 individuals from companies who are actively engaged in homeland security policies, practices, procedures, and procurements as a user or supplier of homeland security equipment or services designed to protect the US homeland."

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  Trefort Agoston Kettanyelvu Szakkozepiskola

  Jun 2006 - May 2007

  English Teacher

  *TEFL Teaching Certificate, 2006http://www.esiadventure.org/Trefort Ágoston Kéttannyelvű SzakközépiskolaWhen you are in charge of teaching reading, writing, and speaking to a group of 15 and 17 year old boys then you understand the complexities of the teenage mind. Toughest job but most rewarding. Hopefully they learned English. I learned a lot about Hungarian culture and being immersed in another way of life.

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  Wilson Elser

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  Records Clerk

  Legal assistant clerks perform a variety of moderately complex clerical or administrative tasks under the supervision of an attorney or a designated litigation paralegal. In addition, the legal assistant clerk can perform certain routine tasks under close supervision.

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  Grace Life Community Church

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Internship through Dallas Theological SeminaryCo-facilitated "Deeper Still" study (Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer)"Choose Life" Conference for Balinese families in Denpasar, Bali, for two weeksCreated and co-led a Young Mom's Connect GroupAssisted with office duties, errands, eventshttp://www.gracelifecc.orghttp://lifenowministries.com/updates/34-international-ministry/95-choose-life-indonesia

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  Northwestern Mutual

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Director of Strategic Marketing / Adrienne Upchurch

  http://www.adrienneupchurch.comhttp://www.chad-armstrong.com/http://www.rondavis-nm.com/http://www.mattsibley.com/

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  Allstate

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Marketing Assistant

  http://agents.allstate.com/shawn-peterson-allen-tx.htmlhttp://agents.allstate.com/larry-richardson-plano-tx.html

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  Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  English Teacher

  *Instruct second-year university students in language production strategies to increase their listening and oral skills*Develop and implement weekly lessons plans for three courses*Continued Professional Development plan for personal effectiveness*Band 3, Teacher Knowledge Test, Cambridge University, 2011http://www.englishfirst.com/trt/landing/teach-english-in-shanghai.html?etag=EFTRT_Banner_GoAbroadJobsSH

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  Security First National Bank

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer

  Independent Community Bank Assocation's "Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer" Oversee all bank compliance activities:Review and maintain a system of internal controlsEstablish and maintain a compliance resource libraryDevelop an annual plan for compliance-related training effortsOversee regulatory compliance examinationsMaintain proficiency in all compliance laws and regulationsEnsure bank's lending policy and credit decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis Show less

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  Dallas Theological Seminary

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  Special Events Coordinator, Advancement Office

  I am responsible for coordinating and directing special events for the Advancement Department of Dallas Theological Seminary. The purpose of these events is to raise funds for the Seminary, create positive public relations, recognize and reward our donors, accrue new donors and raise community awareness for DTS. The events include an annual Golf Classic Tournament, banquets for donors, Christmas dinners, and on-campus events.

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  The Johnson Law Firm

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

  Legal Assistant

  2013-2015 Johnson & Johnson DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlement Part A and Part B (Plaintiff side)Drafting and preparation of court documentsCase Manager over Part B of settlementOffice administration duties as neededResearch as assignedCreate, organize, and maintain client files for settlementReceive, scan, and distribute incoming mail to appropriate person or file systemCommunicate daily with clients regarding medical records, background checks, settlement applications, and necessary documents required for enrolling in settlementHandle highly confidential information and sensitive data on a daily basis Show less

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  MassMutual Dallas-Fort Worth

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2018

  Executive Assistant to Vice President

  *Office Manager (Jan - April 2016) (Offices being merged so roles changed)*Agency Training Coordinator (June 2015 - 2018)Prepare and lead weekly meeting to prepare for upcoming trainingsMaintain 14-week training wheel schedule for incoming and 1-4 year agentsCoordinate trainings within the agency using Outlook, Skype for Business, and BOXAssist with internal boot camps within the agencyEmail pre-work to agents (Outlook) as well as tracking attendance for compliance purposes (Excel)Assist with other agency training behind-the-scenes set-ups such as New Producer Orientation and Agent First Week Calendar and Five Week Launch PlanEstablishes, maintains, processes, and/or oversees the agency training calendar in OutlookMaintain professional relationships with wholesalers and MM Home Office to coordinate trainingsOrganizing events including space planning, A/V equipment. and cateringSpecial projects and other administrative duties as needed *Executive Assistant to Vice President, (Jan '16-current)Provides confidential administrative supportAssist with recruiting efforts in sourcing and interview set-ups Maintain calendar and set appointments through OutlookCoordinating the schedule for teleconferencing using SmartBoards and SkypeHandle incoming client requests through SalesForce Client Relationship ManagementCoordinate with incoming agents in his unit with trainings, appointment setting, and office orientation as well as First Week Calendars and Launch PlansMaintaining client filesInteracts with clients, vendors, agents, and staff to maintain good relations. *Manages conflicting priorities effectively and organizes tasks for maximum efficiency*Follows through on commitments and takes responsibility for results*Identifies and proposes solutions for effective teamwork*Agency Support for the Fort Worth satellite office (Nov 2014-April 2016;(former) Administrative Assistant to Samantha Hendricks, Ryan Powers, Wes Flores Show less

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  Glendive Public Schools

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Teacher

  Sixth grade math Eighth grade STEM

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  Dawson Community College

  Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Faculty Member

  https://dawson.edu/news/2019/03/26/faculty-education-part-time/