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Christine Burns-Robinson

Greenock,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented Executive Administrative Professional with experience in providing support to C-Level Executives, Corporate Counsel and Human Resources.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive Assistant

Aurora Innovation
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed dynamic and complex calendars.
  • Served as a strategic partner to leaders and assisted them in juggling competing priorities.
  • Assisted with preparation of presentations, planned and coordinated team all-hands meetings, internal events, team off-sites, and all logistical and budget requirements.
  • Effectively communicated with leaders to keep them informed and shared meeting outcomes.
  • Acted as partner and liaison for the leaders’ team(s) and the key coordinator between departments and agencies inside and outside of the business.
  • Coordinated external partner meetings.
  • Navigated ambiguity, proactively anticipated needs of teams and leaders, and prioritized commitments.
  • Synthesized key elements of meetings, transcribed and distributed notes, and ensured clarity and ownership of delegated tasks.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, following through on issues quickly and thoroughly.
  • Promoted and introduced processes in service of efficiency and consistency, and sought to identify and remedy inefficiencies.
  • Proactively sought, set, monitored, and managed clear meeting agendas.
  • Become a knowledgeable information resource for members of leaders’ teams.
  • Exemplified company values, promoted team morale and team building, and supported cultural initiatives.
  • Arranged travel schedules, managed reservations, and handled expenses.
  • Helped to orchestrate and/or lead special projects.
  • Mentored junior team members who were new to the EA role.
  • Enhanced communication between executives and staff by acting as a liaison and promptly addressing issues or concerns.

Office Administrative Manger & Executive Assistant

Ebb Therapeutics
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Assisted in planning and coordinating all installations and refurbishments.
  • Managed the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
  • Point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment and errands for entire office.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, service providers and landlords.
  • Maintained contract database.
  • Provided general support to visitors.
  • Acted as the point of contact among c-suite executives, employees, clients and other external partners, including board members.
  • Coordinated quarterly Board of Director meetings.
  • Managed information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Managed executives’ calendars, including making travel arrangements.
  • Participated in and planned company and charity events.

Paralegal and Executive Assistant

4moms
04.2013 - 07.2017
  • Managed an intellectual property portfolio of domestic and international trademarks, copyrights, and patents (Maintained and IP and Contract Database).
  • Assisted in preparing various documents needed in order to ensure proper business licensing in various states.
  • Assisted with management of invention disclosures and patent applications.
  • Assisting with the preparation of and management of licenses and other contracts.
  • Managed sensitive matters with a high-level of confidentiality and discretion especially decisions directly impacting the global operations of the company.
  • Sustained a daily calendar of meetings and events for the CEO.
  • Prepared Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents in support of objectives for the organization.
  • Arranged travel and accommodations for executives and prepared expense reports.
  • Screened incoming telephone calls; received and delivered accurate messages; responded to requests by gathering and providing information and referring non-routine calls to the appropriate staff.
  • Displayed excellent communication and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Drafted and prepared correspondence for internal announcements, board meetings, company all hands and organizations that the executives were involved with.
  • Assisted in preparing and managing presentations and decks.
  • Welcomed the Executive’s guests by greeting them, in- person or on the phone; answering or directing inquiries.
  • Used discretion, confidentiality, and excellent judgment in handling C-Level matters.

Paralegal

Cipriani & Werner
03.2006 - 04.2013
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and preparation of trial exhibits and binders.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Facilitated efficient case resolution by attending depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as necessary to assist attorneys in the presentation of evidence or arguments.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Conducted background investigations on opposing parties.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Ran conflicts checks on new cases and opened files and assigned internal numbers to cases in database.
  • Traveled to scenes to obtain photographs as part of internal investigation of cases.
  • Recorded Board Meeting Minutes for corporate clients.

Legal Assistant

DKW Law Group, LLC (Merger With Plummer Law Firm)
09.1998 - 06.2005
  • Provided administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
  • Handled communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
  • Provided legal administrative support for trials
  • Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
  • Prepare and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
  • Filed pleadings with the Prothonotary and Motions Judge.
  • Answered and direct phone calls.
  • Maintained contact lists.
  • Monitored deadlines and managed calendars.
  • Maintained current familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court systems.

31 U - E4

U.S. Army Reserve Command
12.1993 - 12.2001
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated to be self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Trained to supervise, plan and execute the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems and network integration using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems.
  • Trained to develop and implement unit level Signal maintenance programs and direct unit Signal training, providing technical advice and assistance to commanders.
  • Provided administrative support to the Company Commander and First Sergeant.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

California University of PA
California, PA

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA

Timeline

Senior Executive Assistant

Aurora Innovation
04.2021 - Current

Office Administrative Manger & Executive Assistant

Ebb Therapeutics
07.2017 - 01.2021

Paralegal and Executive Assistant

4moms
04.2013 - 07.2017

Paralegal

Cipriani & Werner
03.2006 - 04.2013

Legal Assistant

DKW Law Group, LLC (Merger With Plummer Law Firm)
09.1998 - 06.2005

31 U - E4

U.S. Army Reserve Command
12.1993 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

California University of PA

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Allegheny County

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