Vicki Garry

11 E. Bell Road, Apt. 104 | Phoenix, AZ 85022 | 605-505-0189 | vgbf9

714@westpost.net

Highly regarded legal billing professional with 15+ years of experience in diver
se law firm environments. Proven ability to implement billing and accounting st
rategies that improve client services and efficiency. Analytical and organized;
with ability to identify needs and implement effective solutions. Skilled at m
atching client and financial advisor to assure a good fit and high rate of closi
ngs.
Experienced includes a variety of legal billing systems and software, including
e-billing and utilizing internet billing systems.
Commended for ability to work under tight deadlines, adapt under pressure, and
consistently meet and exceed expectations in fast-paced environment.
Resourceful problem-solver, with unique ability to think out of the box to crea
te plans and financial billing strategies that meet ever-changing business needs
.
Skills & Competencies
Client Relations Adaptability Team Collaboration Written & Verbal Communica
tion
E-billing Orion Law Management System Omega Juris Legal Billing System
18 Years Previous Experience in Hotels & Restaurants in Customer Service 1971 -
1989
Worldox Software Internet Billing Software Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Employment History
WOODS, FULLER, SHULTZ & SMITH, P.C. Sioux Falls, SD 1995 to Prese
nt
A team of legal professionals committed to providing quality legal services sinc
e the firms inception in 1887, serving clients from all over the world. Woods,
Fuller, Shultz & Smith has a team of 38 attorneys practicing in a wide variety o
f areas.

Billing Specialist
Operate and manage the billing system for the entire firm including 38 attorneys
and 13,000 client files. Open, maintain, close and archive client files. Crea
te and run weekly, monthly, and annual management reports for senior partners.
Process bills and reminders in the e-billing system; write and input bill batche
s as needed. Answer client billing and payment inquiries with professionalism i
n a timely manner. Coordinate with multiple outside vendors and resources to up
load invoices online.
Commended for managing high workload with efficiency and accuracy. Proven trac
k record of consistently meeting deadlines.
Handled all billing processes and procedures as main point-of-contact for firm.
Exceptional communicator who interfaces seamlessly with attorneys, clients, bu
siness partners and vendors.
Successfully automated the billing process for the firm, converting from a DOS-
based, manual system to an efficient electronic process that increases efficienc
y of the billing process and is more user-friendly for clients.
Led projects to successfully integrate numerous large clients into our firm and
billing systems. Set up new cases in the billing system, and ensured all budge
ts and data were entered accurately.
Recognized for dedication and drive for excellence as well as exceptional organ
izational and follow-through skills. Reputed as the go-to person to get the job
done correctly in a timely manner.
Consistently received outstanding performance reviews and additional merit incr
eases for extraordinary overall performance.
Previous Legal Billing Experience:
TREON, STRICK, LUCIA & AGUIRRE Billing CLERK 1987-1989
Hired as a temporary employee, retained and promoted to full-time after exceptio
nal performance.
MOHR, HACKETT, ET AL Billing Clerk 1992-1995