American Bar Association Employer Reviews

The Judicial Division is awesome. My position is grant funded and is nearing its end. I love the work life balance, the fact that I am not micro managed and can implement new projects with the support of my colleagues.

As part of the Media Relations Division, I provided in house PR and Communication Counsel to various substantive groups to help them shape their messages and reach key audiences. The subject matter was always changing, the people changing, and there were many challenges and opportunities to communicate on issues of importance, not only to lawyers, but – more... to the public at large. – less

IT WAS ALWAYS A GOOD DAY,I LEARNED ALOT OF DIFFERENT THINGS,MY MANAGEMENT TEAM WAS THE BEST,CO-WORKERS WAS GREAT AND RESPECTFUL,THERE WAS NO HARD PART OF MY JOB,HELPING OTHERS AND GETTING THE JOB DONE...

The world looks to the American Bar Association to provide statements on current issues on law and the country's judicial system. Working in the Communications and Media Relations Division presents a unique challenge to produce accurate content and high quality visual productions.

Needs big improvements in management. No need to say more. I have already said enough.

Working at the bar was busy at times but can be slow also. I learned how to lead a team. The management was easy to work with and also my co-workers. The hardest part of the job was the out of town meetings and geeting all the boxes ready for shipment. The most enjoyable part of the job would be the interaction between me and the people I came in contact – more... with on a daily basis. – less

*Barely train new staff members
*No room for growth
*Managers and Directors are very disrespectful
*Human Resources is not helpful at all

o Keep track of several lists for Constructions Forums including Listserve and Committees in TIMSS
o Produce and maintain clear, well organized records, assist with data entry, reporting data on programs and administration in collaboration with all departmental management.
o Managed timelines, Executive Calendars, vendor relationships, travel, catering, – more... rentals and other arrangements.
o Handle confidential and non-routine information professionally.
o Schedules, organizes and assists with Board meetings, conferences and appointments.
committee meetings and select special events.
o Knowledge of CLE accreditation – write updates for intranet and journals
o Created brochures and direct mail pieces for lawyers, students and employees
o Special Events coordinator for 3 Legal forums for 1-200 lawyers in various cities; ordered special needs, menus and various equipment for meetings, as well as travel as hotel accommodations
o Coordinate conference calls and variety of printings, signage and budget materials
o Heavy phones and inter/intra company emails
o Responsible for all procurement and maintains inventory of office supplies, paper goods and general maintenance materials.
o Assists in processing accounts payable expenditures and reconciliations
o Prepare documents for Construction forums and meetings
o Write/edit attorney biographies
o Desktop publish brochures and calendars – Updated intranet forum webpage
o Proof copy for meeting materials
o Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, PageMaker and HTML

Syprot International Corporation Chicago, IL
Marketing Communications Coordinator / Administrator 04/10 to 08/11

• Marketing Communications coordinator and copywriter/Brand manager
• Execute product/category marketing plans for segments driving incremental sales growth, share gains and positive brand attributes. Marketing Communications planner/ coordinator and copywriter.
• Devised Communications plans for internal and external audiences to broaden publicity and promote brand image.
• Executive Meeting Planner/coordinator; Send company-wide emails; maintained multiple list and spreadsheets. Managed timelines, vendor relationships, catering, rentals and other arrangements.
• Track Executive monthly expense reports and credit card transactions
• Process invoices and arrange venues, meals for on and offsite meetings
• Manage Communication budget and tracked all communications efforts
• Project manager; Meeting/calendar planner; Arranged travel, hotel, special needs for consultants
• Social Media and External news media specialist
• Creative writer and designer for newsletters, direct mail pieces, promotional materials and press releases
• Graphic Design utilizing HTML program and Photoshop
• Respond to media inquiries and update intranet site
• Coordinate media interviews with key executives. Write talking points and update executive bios.
• Write and coordinate press releases and talk points, pitch media, field media inquires; coordinate executive interviews
• Manage media inquiry calls from local, regional and national media outlets
requests and escorts (interviews/filming & photography)
Maintain media database, PR calendar, and track and report media hits. Responsible for tracking and documentation of projects from proposal to closeout
Project & event coordination including identifying needed resources and liaising with
various internal and external stakeholders
• Develop propositions and programs to drive business
• Conduct competitor and market analysis, including product and claim analysis, to develop counter strategies and initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute go-to-market strategies, ongoing support and plans including new product launches, advertising creative, media planning, channel strategies, public relations, point of sale, promotions etc.
Internet maintenance
• Manage Communication budget
• Track all communications efforts/ Project Manager
• Social Media and External news media specialist – less

It was a goood place to jumpstart career. I was not looking to spend my entire career there.