Andrea Koukladas
Anaheim
Summary
Driven and resourceful individual with a diverse background across multiple industries, offering a high level of adaptability, accountability, and problem-solving ability. Recognized for taking initiative, learning quickly in unfamiliar environments, and maintaining consistency in performance regardless of the role. Brings a strong sense of responsibility, effective communication, and a commitment to completing tasks efficiently and correctly. Seeking an opportunity where reliability and effort are valued, with the ability to grow and take on increasing responsibility over time.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Tru Trades Inc.
07.2024 - 10.2026
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Assisted in budget tracking and resource allocation for multiple ongoing projects.
- Developed project documentation and maintained accurate records for stakeholder reviews.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
Executive Legal Assistant
Sundstedt | Goodman PC
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed complex legal calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings for multiple attorneys.
- Assisted in drafting legal correspondence, improving clarity and adherence to firm protocols.
- Conducted thorough research on legal precedents, enhancing case strategy and attorney preparedness.
- Led initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency, resulting in improved turnaround times for case documentation.
- Improved client retention rates through exceptional customer service skills and timely responses to inquiries.
- Ensured accurate billing practices for optimal revenue generation by meticulously tracking billable hours.
- Increased attorney productivity by expertly managing heavy caseloads and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly for potential risks, advising executives on recommended revisions for optimal results.
- Managed high-profile cases with professionalism, ensuring all required documentation was accurately prepared and filed promptly.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
Behavior Specialist
One Mind Learning
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Oversaw proactive crisis intervention training for campus employees.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Legal Assistant
Hogie & Campbell Lawyers
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients over 25 clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys and paralegals on complex cases and legal processes.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
Real Estate Assistant
KRPM Group
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
- Developed and deployed marketing collateral to promote properties and drive sales.
- Monitored territory and capitalized on potential sales opportunities by contacting owners and setting up meetings.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
- Implemented new data management system, expediting data retrieval.
- Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication.
Campaign Volunteer
Private Individual
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Organized events designed to connect candidate with voters.
- Installed signs at residential and personal properties based on owner agreements.
- Engaged with supporters, potential supporters and opponents via online platforms.
- Ran phone banks taking calls from donors wishing to contribute to political causes.
- Drummed up support for political candidates by canvassing door-to-door.
- Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics for persuasion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2019
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA05-2017
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2028
Skills
- Behavior management
- Legal Research
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Legal Correspondence
- Data Collection and Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Tru Trades Inc.
07.2024 - 10.2026
Behavior Specialist
One Mind Learning
08.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Legal Assistant
Sundstedt | Goodman PC
03.2021 - 03.2024
Legal Assistant
Hogie & Campbell Lawyers
09.2020 - 06.2021
Real Estate Assistant
KRPM Group
08.2018 - 07.2020
Campaign Volunteer
Private Individual
04.2016 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Santiago Canyon College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Chapman University
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M University
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving