Lorena Rodriguez

Experience

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  Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC.

  Feb 2005 - May 2010

  Pre-Litigation Coordinator

  Supervise and maintain an efficient office and employeesCompiled case facts and evidence to create and facilitate the progress and success of personal injury casesMediated relations between attorneys, group health insurance companies (including resolving coverage denial claims), vehicle insurance companies, medical providers and claimantsAnalyzed and interpreted medical records and billing to conclusively demonstrate injury and necessity of medical treatment and proceduresDistribute settlement between attorney, medical bills, and client Show less

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  El Paso County

  Aug 2011 - now

  Responsible for project planning, tracking key project milestones, adjusting project plans and resources to meet customer needs and responsible for the execution and delivery of projects;Review, research, and evaluates data for assigned projects in support of the Chief Administrator’s Office;Provide a wide variety of professional-level survey, research, data analysis, and gathers materials to conduct special studies regarding special projects and County initiatives; conducts research relative to priorities established by the County Administrator to include formulating policy positions to include legislative issues, the development of written/verbal correspondence of any technical reports, briefs, news releases, white papers, etc., may serve as spokesperson on specific items;Develop and implement complex projects and policy proposals, strategic plans, processes improvement and researches projects/analytics to include encourage innovative best practices in local government;Research and prepare reports, make recommendations, and conduct presentations on complex matters; develop, recommend, and implement procedures, policies, and practices for the County and for the Chief Administrator’s Office;Prepare, analyze, and maintain staffing reports, capital project reports, and other comparative reporting; Show less Contracts for the County of El Paso;Train employees on contract management software;Provide guidance to County personnel regarding the procurement review process and all contract applications submissions and awards, and ensure compliance;Serve in administrative capacity in assisting the Purchasing Agent during all contract reviews and proposals;Research and gather materials to conduct special studies regarding department projects; organize and maintain various administrative, reference, and follow up files;Participates in the development of management and administrative policies, procedures, and master plans with both short and long term goals and objectives;Gather information and articulate recommendations;Prepares analytical and statistical reports on activities and operations;Attend and participate in professional group meetings and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of contract compliance, grants, procurement, and lease negotiations. Show less Assistant to El Paso County Chief AdministratorCompose drafts of correspondence, confidential communication, speeches, presentations, resolutions, ordinances, contract, administrative policies, and other materials independently or from brief notes.Research, compile and summarize a variety of informational or statistical material from multiple sources; prepare a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.Manage and supervise assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources: plan and organize workloads and staff assignments; monitor and reconcile assigned budgets, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and direct changes as needed.Coordinate participation at meetings, boards, special events, speaking engagements and participation on different county and community events. Show less

  • Chief Aide

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Contract Operations Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Assistant Contract Administrator

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2021

  • Executive Administrative Coordinator

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2015