Kira O'Bradovich

Introduced improved systems for client case file closures, updated and streamlined efforts to organize and collect information pertaining to estate statuses, and managed medical deficiency solutions for upcoming trust settlements. In addition, worked as a personal assistant to the head lawyer of the firm, drafting sections of briefs and internal documents.

Daily tasks included updating and managing enrollment, scholarship, and other program records, analyzing and organizing data for research projects and articles, and answering and solving student queries and issues.

Assisted in a research project aimed at improving early childhood education in low-performing public schools in Chicago. Tested subjects, observing and recording both behavior and results in an effort to measure effectiveness of a pilot program designed by Steven Levitt and the Becker Center.

Developed and implemented a program to hire and attract interns and planned educational events for community outreach. Daily researched, prepared, submitted, and evaluated grants for both organizations. Managed current museum tours of exhibits on the East coast, planning, contacting, and arranging events and speakers for the following year and beyond as the exhibit traveled abroad to Germany. Assisted the director in the creation and implementation of short and long-term planning for both organizations.

Directed budgeting, payroll, marketing, office management, and staff recruitment and hiring. Trained and managed a staff of canvassers, running fundraising campaigns for various non-profit organizations including the Sierra Club, Environment Michigan, Progressive Future, and the Human Rights Campaign.