Carla Rochelle VanKoevering
1426 Rosewood ~ Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Phone (216) 409-6609 ~ Email Carla.vankoevering@gmail.com
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Organized, results-oriented, self-motivated team player with strong internal and external customer service background. Major strengths include organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solving.
E X P E R I E N C E
2013 to Present University Hospitals Cleveland, Ohio
Senior Paralegal – Corporate Legal Services and Construction Services
Management of contracting process for two internal departments.
Create updated processes for implementation.
Organization of quarterly and yearly contract numbers for presentation.
Draft and finalize contracts for approval as to form.
Revise and maintain current contract templates for use by construction services department.
2008-2013
Paralegal – Corporate Legal Services and Construction Services
Organization of executed contracts and files for all construction projects, including Vision 2010
projects.
Prepare drafts of policies for review and approval by construction services department.
Assist in design and implementation of improved processes for construction services
department.
Coordination with Owner’s Representative regarding Vision 2010 projects.
Review drafts of AIA templates for completeness and finalize contracts using AIA software for
approval as to form.
2006 to 2008 Dykema Gossett PLLC Lansing, Michigan
Legal Assistant/Secretary - Corporate Finance and Government Policy
Provide support and assistance to two member attorneys while also assisting an associate
attorney.
Maintenance and coordination of attorneys’ schedules.
Preparation of documents in association with, and participation in, commercial loan closings
and public financing bond closings.
Prepare legal pleadings and correspondence, including filings with the MPSC and other
agencies.
2001 to 2006 Canady Law Offices Lansing, Michigan
Office Manager
Provide training, supervision, and job performance evaluation for three employees.
Schedule work assignments.
Goal planning.
Legal Assistant/Secretary/Accounting Manager
Provide support and assistance to one associate attorney while also assisting another
associate and head attorney.
Prepare legal pleadings and correspondence using machine transcription.
Conduct client interviews and preparation of memorandum to appropriate attorney.
1999 to 2001 Ramstein Inns-South Lodging Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Operations Assistant
Assisted management by relieving them of administrative workload.
Assumed both supervisory and managerial duties and responsibilities during routine absence of
management.
Provided quality customer service as well as met organizational deadlines and goals.
E D U C A T I O N
2004 to 2007 Northwood University Midland, Michigan
Bachelor in Business Administration Degree
3.67/4.0 *** Laude
2001 to 2004 Lansing Community College Lansing, Michigan
Associate in Business Degree - Legal Assistant/Paralegal - ABA Approved
3.8/4.0
References available upon request.