Cindy Purcell

Experience

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  The Bone Appetite

  Sept 2003 - Apr 2007

  Manager's Assistant/Sales Associate

  Reconciled cash registerProvided customer assistance Assisted the manager/owner

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  Baldwin-Wallace College

  Sept 2008 - May 2011

  Oversaw the completion of all theses by Psychology MajorsCoordinated participant availability with senior researchersMaintained SONA data collection web resourceProvided support for participants and researchers, including giving presentations Aided in the creation of a research hypothesis, and the formulation of a research designProvided tests and measures Assisted with all office work, filing, organizing, coping, administrative dutiesProvided professors with administrative support, grading tests, shredding documents Faculty Lead-Research Team MemberConducted original psychological research on women of color and body image Assisted students with writing a thesis in psychologyAssisted students with researching psychological topicsAssisted students with rough drafts of theses by correcting APA style Graded all homework for the courseAssisted students with assignments and data analysis Created syllabus in conjunction with ProfessorAssisted students with assignmentsPresented two lectures based on social psychological concepts Assisted with all office organizing, filing, administrative dutiesProvided customer service to arts PatronsOrganized and conducted focus groups Study Abroad, IcelandGeology/BiologyStudied geological phenomenon in Reykjavik, Akureyri and other citiesCompleted research on seasonal affective disorder in Iceland Represented Baldwin-Wallace College for solicitation of donationsRaised funds for scholarships ($9502)

  • Student Research Coordinator

    May 2010 - May 2011

  • Office Assistant

    Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Intern/Researcher

    Jan 2008 - Feb 2011

  • Course Assistant/Intern for Thesis in Psychology

    Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Course Assistant/Intern for SPSS: Data Analysis

    Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Course Assistant/Intern for Social Psychology

    Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Office Assistant/Student Chair of Bach Festival

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Study Abroad Researcher

    May 2009 - Jun 2009

  • Student Caller

    Sept 2008 - Oct 2008
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  America Reads

  Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

  Tutor

  Provided homework help to students K-6 to improve their scholastic abilitiesAssisted children with reading enhancement through repetition and practice

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

  Intern

  Intern: Data Entry, Winter Break 2008-09Input data for psychological study based on a new way to teach fractions to middle school childrenProcessed the delayed post-tests for experimental research

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  Stellar Therapy Services

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2011

  School Services Associate

  Aided in coordination of therapist placement in Tennessee school system.Coordinated insurance verification through TennCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, & AmerichoiceManaged databases in WebExComposed physician's orders for the implementation of therapeutic exercisesCreated custom service logs for billing purposesLead process of pre-authorization for Americhoice, creating custom forms and processes

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  Global Web Enterprises

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Office Manager

  (Moved to NYC)Provided front desk support and managed the officeCompleted payroll for all employeesScheduled birthday parties and process paymentsProvide support for everyday operation of The Vaudeville Cafe, Rolling Video Games, and BoogieHeadsCreated a new business called Glitter Tattoo Artist, including tiered marketing strategies, development of relationships with vendors, and financial viabilityOversaw all web marketing strategies

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  Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Office Manager/Research Analyst

  (Moved to Austin, TX)Finalized documents for executionDrafted correspondenceScheduled appointmentsProvided administrative supportFinalized documents after executionDrafted legal documentsActed as liaison between attorney and client

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  Potts Blacklock Senterfitt, PLLC

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

  Office Manager/Accounts Manager

  Manage accounting softwareAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableOrganize office proceduresAssist attorneys in closingsResearch business entitiesPerform Notarial duties Perform paralegal dutuesDraft LLC formation documentsTrain and oversee internsNotary PublicDraft real estate loan documents

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  Decodable

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  Business Operations & People Operations Manager

  Provide supervision to payroll, expense management and corporate purchasesResearch and implement new processes for onboarding, training, interviewing etc.Register for each new state we employee in, including initiation of tax accounts and communication with state govermentsCoordinate with the accounting and legal teams for new contracts, reconciliation of accounts, distribution of optionsLiaise with the Board of Directors and their support staff to coordinate and schedule meetingsResearch and establish international entitiesCoordinate international employment via the use of local payroll providers and lawyers in those countriesOnboard new employees, offboard employees, provide light IT support to employees as an administrator of many servicesCoordinate investor and client meetingsProvide high level calendar support and adjustment for CEOProactively find and resolve potential future issues with schedulesProvide administrative support to CEOAdvocate for and prepare benefits packages for employees including the implementation of a 401kProvide logistical support for swag for events, computers for new hires etc.Plan, coordinate and execute all whole-company onsite events across the countryProvide visa support for international employees to come to the US for on-sitesNegotiate healthcare plans for the company Show less

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  Bachis Nestle & Reimann, LLC The Special Education Law Group

  Oct 2023 - now

  Legal Assistant and Parent Liaison

  Completed new parent intake callsPrepared and distributed engagement letters Organized case documentsCreated payment plan systemsLogged partner hoursProvided technical support to entire officeWorked within crucial deadlines to prepare parents for annual FAPE requestsDesigned holiday cardsResearched special education news articlesServed as caring and compassionate liaison to parents during a stressful timeOrganized many varied tasks based on priority and importanceHired contractorsOnboarded new attorneys Show less