Laura T. Kelly
1817 N. Quinn Street, Apt. 511
Arlington, VA 22209
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Work Experience
Freelance Writer
July 2018-Present
Blogging and promotion on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest
Freelance website content. Obtained clients with new, upcoming websites and written their website content. Highlighted services offered, created an engaging welcome page, and composed short bios.
Editing and Proofreading.
Blog Content at: https://welcometothegyre.com/
Portfolio available at: https://ltkelly.contently.com/
The Folger Shakespeare Library
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Offices (April 2017-July 2018)
Provided support to the Director’s Office and the Development Office. Responsibilities included:
Coordinated special mailings; event invitations, membership renewals, annual Holiday Card.
Responsible for expenses, reimbursements, and expense checking for the Director’s Office and Development Office.
Scheduled meetings for the Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director (as needed).
Assisted with special events and projects as needed.
Acted as Secretary to the internal Committee for Public Spaces; develops and manages the agenda and took the minutes.
Coordinated special mailings; event invitations, membership renewals, annual Holiday Card.
Coordinated the annual Holiday Card and regularly corresponds with the designers, the printers, and staff members.
Prepared materials for meetings and events for both Director’s Office and Development Office.
Served as backup to the Executive Assistant.
Order Sons of Italy in America-National Office
Program Coordinator (November 2010–April 2017)
Maintained regular oral and written communication with the organization's officers and members.
Managed customer service requests, including development and maintenance of membership databases, reception, updated contact lists, management of merchandise requests, credit card payments, coordinated shipping of supplies and materials; acted as a back-up for the Executive Assistant.
Coordinator of the National Leadership Grant Competition
Oversaw all incoming scholarship applications and inquiries.
Maintained scholarship database and initiated scholarship review process.
Identified and communicated with scholarship sponsors and partners
The National Education & Leadership Awards Gala (annual event)
Contacted sponsors and gala attendees.
Developed the communications for the Gala, including slide, talking points, and grant winner biographies.
Coordinated with grant recipients regarding their roles for the Gala.
Coordinated with Director of Development on seating plan for more than 800 gala attendees.
Served as Interim Executive Assistant to the National Executive Director for six months, including planning the annual Winter Meeting.
Maintained office equipment and kept regular contact with providers and vendors.
Provided operational support meetings as part of the organization’s support staff; travel was included.
Contributed articles periodically to the organization’s blog and Italian America magazine.
Zampogna, P.C.
Paralegal (October 2009–June 2010)
Communicated with clients, conducted new client intake interviews, and maintained records of client communications.
Performed legal research, drafted and prepared pleadings, filed documents in court, and drafted wills and power of attorney documents.
Maintained office calendar, appointments, and files.
Fairfax County Public Schools Summer Program -)
Public Health Training Assistant/Instructional Assistant, Fairfax County Public Schools Summer Program 2008.
Collaborated in a classroom setting with nine special education students aged kindergarten through first grade.
Assisted students in meeting their academic goals and supervised children in the classroom setting.
Student Information Assistant, Fairfax County Public Schools Summer Program 2006 & 2007.
Managed and maintained primary responsibility for computer software program for summer school operations: scheduling, attendance, transfers, withdrawals, and grades.
Supported school principal and staff in performing administrative tasks in support of the school’s summer activities.
Government Reform Committee chaired by U.S. Congressman Tom Davis
Summer Intern (May–June 2006)
Performed research.
Attended and took notes at Committee hearings.
Acted as a liaison for staffers and supported the Congressman’s activities administratively.
Special Skills
Certified Notary Public in the District of Columbia
Experienced in Microsoft Office Programs: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
Trained in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and Time Matters
Education
Georgetown University, Summer Intensive Paralegal Studies Program, Washington, D.C., Paralegal Certificate, September 2009
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia
B.A. in Communication Studies, Minor in Political Science, May 2009
