Leah Harrison

Experience

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  AIDS Resource Center of Ohio

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Intern

  Communicated with local and national companies to develop a matching gifts donation network.Organized preparations for the 2014 Aids Walk Ohio fundraising event, raising over $260,000.Drafted posts for social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter.

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  The Ohio State University

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Adminsitrative Assistant

  Managed time-sensitive communications between Executive-level faculty and students regarding coursework and administrative duties.Developed and maintained financial and record databases for the international publication, La Coronica.Collaborated with various University offices to support faculty projects and resolve student matters.Greeted visitors and implemented an office organizational system, involving correspondence handling and clerical duties.

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  Starbucks

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  Barista

  Effectively communicate as part of the Starbucks team to efficiently serve customers.Coordinate the sale of food and beverage products and Starbucks merchandise.Resolve customer disputes while maintaining a professional demeanor and positively representing the Starbucks Company.

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  Academy of Art University

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Academy Assistant

  Academy Assistant providing high-level, tailored administrative support to Executive Directors and faculty with attention to detail, organization and process.Manage multiple Executive Director and Senior Producer calendars.Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely manner.Serve as a liaison for collaborative projects across the University.Train administrators on organization and processes for multiple departments.Coordinate internal and external meetings, including team meetings, faculty meetings, student meetings, and off-site meetings. Show less

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  Institute for Justice

  Jun 2018 - now

  Conduct Compliance Training with new staff members that may work on legislative issues and during annual IJ Trainings Series.Track and coordinate all lobbyist registrations, renewals, and terminations for IJ staff and external contract lobbyists.Collect and maintain a record of specific legislation lobbyists are targeting in key states.Submit all state and local lobbying reports: analyze staff time and expense reports for subject matter, specific legislation, and officials involved in lobbying activities.Track the status of IJ's trademarks and corresponding section 8/9 renewal windows. Catalog examples from IJ's webpage, social media, and publications to demonstrate proof of continued use for established trademarks.Utilize the USPTO database to research organizations potentially infringing on IJ's trademarked logos and phrases.On-board new hires to phone staff and manage new member training and practice call sessions.Oversee Facilities Orientation for new staff to provide information regarding the office, security, and emergency procedures.Assist Senior Director of Administration and CFO with various projects including office expansion and renovation. Show less Oversee office-wide meeting calendar and coordinate scheduling and set-up for meetings.Maintain office aesthetics and act as a point of contact for security, building engineers, and outside vendors.Sort and distribute incoming potential client requests- web-based and hard copy submissions.Track the status of trademark maintenance, charitable status, and corporate registration renewals.Provide proof of continued use for established trademark renewals.Coordinate lobbying registrations and terminations, and maintain a database of all active lobbyists across the organization.Submit all state and local lobbying reports: analyze relevant time and expense reports to identify specific legislation and officials involved in lobbying activities. Show less

  • Business Operations Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Business Services Coordinator

    May 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Office and Facilities Assistant

    Jun 2018 - May 2020