Résumé of Katherine Gordon 201 West Duffy Street
Norman, OK 73069
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Professional Experience
Gordon Galleries LLC, Eastland, TX (August 2009 to present)
Owner/Director
Deliver exceptional customer service, efficiently manage office and interns, procure materials and supplies, market and sell artwork to affluent clients, build custom frames, ship and install investment-quality original oil and pastel paintings
Lead successful philanthropic and community service efforts, including founding a non-profit arts incubator to benefit underserved teens, and a mentorship for young women
Host weekly live radio show, advocate passionately for arts education, and authored a textbook, “The Mechanics of Art”
Husch Blackwell LLP, Kansas City, MO (May 2006 to August 2009)
Legal Administrative Assistant
Promoted from intellectual property to support four senior partners in the corporate department, serving the investment management industry
Coordinated board meetings, arranged complex travel schedules, organized and hosted client events, corresponded with clients and associates, reported billable hours, and organized record retrieval by working as a part of a dynamic team
Rated “exceptional” all three years on annual performance reviews
Hovey Williams LLP, Kansas City, MO (April 2004 to November 2005)
Legal Secretary
Assisted firm partner filing and prosecuting Patent and Trademark applications
Patiently built relationships with other departments such as docketing, accounting and litigation, resulting in improved level of service for our clients
Billed attorney’s time accurately, drafted legal correspondence and technical patent applications under tight time constraints, ensured that all deadlines were met
Hatcher Consultants, Inc., Topeka, KS (March 2003 to April 2004)
Administrative Manager
Took charge of office and managed staff of 16 employees in three locations
Provided expert advice and assistance with drug-testing, employee management, crisis intervention, termination, and compliance issues for large construction companies
Innovated transitional duty, return-to-work programs and Occupational Medicine Clinic
Implemented breakthrough process of eliminating potential employees with a history of abusing worker’s compensation insurance
Decreased company turnover rate, increased profitability and negotiated more advantageous supplier contracts
Prior to 2003, employed as follows.
Agricultural Enterprises Corporation, Oklahoma City – Assistant to President and CEO
Bricktown Galleries, Oklahoma City – Director
Landmark Financial, Oklahoma City – Administrative Assistant to Sales Manager
Volunteer Experience
Served as mentor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Founded Eastland County Arts Incubator, Eastland, Texas
Partnered with Open Door Ministries to mentor teenage girls, Eastland, Texas
Chaired Eastland County Historic Preservation Board
Guest Lecturer at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Weekly “About the Arts” live radio program on the High Plains Radio Network in Texas
Served on Board of Lyric Theatre, Eastland, Texas
Donate time to Thunderbird Clubhouse and Free to Live, Norman, Oklahoma
Education
University of Oklahoma
Liberal Studies Program
This is a self-directed program for working adults returning to school. Each student must demonstrate a mastery of three core areas: humanities, social sciences and physical sciences. Received the highest score ever given on the humanities final, and also was granted a prestigious faculty scholarship for academic achievement. Only one such scholarship is awarded per year.
Have been taking classes while working full time. Currently have 46 hours towards my Bachelor’s Degree.
Certifications
Open Meetings Act Gov't Code, Section 551.005
References available upon request.
Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Legal Administrative Assistant Microsoft Office Excel Word PageMaker Outlook PowerPoint Windows Mac Leadership Administration Organization Travel Arrangements Schedule Correspondence Leading Project Management Public Speaking Accuracy Adaptability on Time Anticipating The Needs of Supervisors Attention to Detail Calming Dissatisfied Clients Composing Effective Correspondence Consistently Meeting Deadlines Controlling Expenses Creating Attractive Presentation Slides Creating Complex Macros Dependability Efficiencies Enhancing Quality Excellent Command of the English Language Flexibility Graphic Design Greeting Visitors Warmly Identifying Optimal Suppliers Interfacing Effectively with Diverse Personalities Juggling Competing Priorities Learning New Technology Quickly Maintaining Confidentiality Managing Databases Meticulous Microsoft Access Orchestrating Events Organizing Meetings Outstanding Attendance Record Personable Phone Manner Positive Attitude Precision Prioritizing Tasks Problem Solving Producing a High Volume of Work Professional Dress and Demeanor Proofreading Documents Protecting Supervisors Quality Control Resolving Complaints Saving Money Screening Calls and Visitors Serving Multiple Supervisors Streamlining Taking Initiative Team oriented team building
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