Lydie Sop

Thompson Hospitality

McLean, Virginia, United States Contact Info
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Experience

  • Thompson Hospitality Graphic

    Executive Assistant

    Thompson Hospitality

    - Present 2 years 10 months

  • LoanCare, LLC

    LoanCare, LLC

    4 years 10 months

    • Administrative Site Coordinator

      LoanCare, LLC

      - 2 years 6 months

      Chandler, Arizona, United States

      • Coordinate travel arrangements and create expense reports in a timely manner
      • Assist the Human Resources department with various projects, including maintenance of the company's organizational chart, new hires onboarding, and recruiting efforts
      • Plan, coordinate and execute employee engagement events, corporate events, employee welfare events and corporate community service involvement to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment
      • Manage calendars for leadership…

      • Coordinate travel arrangements and create expense reports in a timely manner
      • Assist the Human Resources department with various projects, including maintenance of the company's organizational chart, new hires onboarding, and recruiting efforts
      • Plan, coordinate and execute employee engagement events, corporate events, employee welfare events and corporate community service involvement to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment
      • Manage calendars for leadership, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities
      • Arrange and reserve conference rooms, catering, audio/video and other essential services as needed for meetings
      • Perform general administrative duties (copying and faxing), distributing mail, ad-hoc projects, committees and/or group events
      • Build and maintain good business relationships with executives and administrative staff across the company
      • Order office supplies; answer and direct phone calls; greet and assist onsite visitors

    • Legal Assistant

      LoanCare, LLC

      - 2 years 5 months

      Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

      Performed legal and administrative responsibilities for 11 attorneys
      • Processed and tracked payment of legal invoices in amounts of millions of dollars on a monthly basis, and processed billing for the litigation attorneys
      • Coordinated new files opening and maintained the litigation log
      • Drafted and proofread various legal correspondence for attorneys
      • Administered the Sharepoint site for the legal department, including uploading documents
      • Processed all the expenses reports…

      Performed legal and administrative responsibilities for 11 attorneys
      • Processed and tracked payment of legal invoices in amounts of millions of dollars on a monthly basis, and processed billing for the litigation attorneys
      • Coordinated new files opening and maintained the litigation log
      • Drafted and proofread various legal correspondence for attorneys
      • Administered the Sharepoint site for the legal department, including uploading documents
      • Processed all the expenses reports for the legal department
      • Acted as a resource to train other on company software and procedures
      • Established and maintained good working relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
      • Planned, coordinated, and arranged Board of Managers' meetings, including reserving facilities, arranging catering, and arranging travel for Board members
      • Drafted corporate minutes, resolutions, approvals of action, certificates of secretary
      • Maintained physical and electronic records of corporate books in compliance with audit requirements

  • Homestead Ranch Graphic

    Executive Assistant to the Founder

    Homestead Ranch

    - 1 year 9 months

    Restoration Home for Human Trafficking Victims)
    • Communicated on behalf of the founder, with Board members, donors, staff, and others
    • Drafted over 100 sponsorship requests, and various correspondence on behalf of the founder
    • Created, curated, and managed published content that reflected the organization
    • Organized and advertised various fundraising events
    • Monitored social sites for customer service opportunities and initiated conversations on behalf of the…

    Restoration Home for Human Trafficking Victims)
    • Communicated on behalf of the founder, with Board members, donors, staff, and others
    • Drafted over 100 sponsorship requests, and various correspondence on behalf of the founder
    • Created, curated, and managed published content that reflected the organization
    • Organized and advertised various fundraising events
    • Monitored social sites for customer service opportunities and initiated conversations on behalf of the founder
    • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
    • Secured news coverage of the organization’s ribbon cutting ceremony

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    Partner Service Representative

    Christian Broadcasting Network

    - 1 year 1 month

    Virginia Beach, VA

    • Responded to an average of 300 inbound telephone calls daily, including requests for prayer, literature, product, pledges, partner account, servicing referrals and account status changes requests
    • Responded to caller in crisis situations, including suicide and violent threats
    • Executed outbound donor affirmation projects, including pledge confirmation, holiday appreciation, and miscellaneous client campaigns

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    Linguistic Quality Assurance Manager

    Ingenuiti

    - 11 months

    Virginia Beach, Virginia

    • Provided translation support from English to French for documents spanning up to 400 pages, including grant proposals, marketing material, marketing software, training brochures and training software
    • Trained 4 linguistic candidates in company processes and clients' standards
    • Evaluated linguistic candidates on language skills for projects' requirements
    • Analyzed incoming projects and coordinated employees' schedules accordingly to meet projects deadlines
    • Supervised projects…

    • Provided translation support from English to French for documents spanning up to 400 pages, including grant proposals, marketing material, marketing software, training brochures and training software
    • Trained 4 linguistic candidates in company processes and clients' standards
    • Evaluated linguistic candidates on language skills for projects' requirements
    • Analyzed incoming projects and coordinated employees' schedules accordingly to meet projects deadlines
    • Supervised projects and often as general supervisor in absence of superior

  • Valverde & Rowell, P.C Graphic

    Immigration Law Clerk - Internship

    Valverde & Rowell, P.C

    - 4 months

    Virginia Beach, VA

    • Prepared immigration forms for clients' cases heard before the Departments of Homeland Security, State and Justice
    • Drafted pleadings and correspondence with parties involved with cases
    • Processed several I-140s, I-485s, and H-1B applications
    • Researched federal immigration laws, as well as state contract and labor laws
    • Conducted client intake interviews and completed necessary follow up communications with clients
    • Translated divorce decrees, birth and death…

    • Prepared immigration forms for clients' cases heard before the Departments of Homeland Security, State and Justice
    • Drafted pleadings and correspondence with parties involved with cases
    • Processed several I-140s, I-485s, and H-1B applications
    • Researched federal immigration laws, as well as state contract and labor laws
    • Conducted client intake interviews and completed necessary follow up communications with clients
    • Translated divorce decrees, birth and death certificates, and marriage certificates from Spanish to English
    • Maintained calendars for managing attorneys

  • Office Assistant

    Grove Church

    - 4 years 5 months

    5910 W. Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth VA 23703

    • Created and maintained various membership databases and office procedure forms about operating electronic equipment, navigating membership databases, and maintaining the chain of command
    • Supervised mass mailing projects to over 6000 church members
    • Trained 2 office volunteers on clerical procedures
    • Maintained inventory of office supplies.

  • Program Director Assistant

    A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans

    - less than a year

    • Mentored over 150 students on a weekly basis, and liaised between 12 volunteer instructors and the program director
    • Monitored outings and seminars at various federal locations;
    • Compiled program evaluations for a report to the board of directors of the program;
    • Coordinated travel arrangements for volunteer instructors and compiled security lists for visits to governmental locations.

Education

  • Regent University School of Law Graphic

    Regent University School of Law

    Master of Arts (M.A.) Business Law and Commercial Law

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    Activities and Societies: Regent Journal of International Law; International Justice Mission International Law Society; Black Law Students Association.

  • University of Galway Graphic

    National University of Ireland, Galway

    International Law

    -

  • Old Dominion University Graphic

    Old Dominion University

    Bachelor of Arts International Studies and Psychology

    -

    Activities and Societies: Model United Nations Society; Golden Key International Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; African Caribbean Association. Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

  • College Libermann

    High School Diploma Economics

    -

Volunteer Experience

  • Children Activities Coordinator

    In Support of Children - Old Dominion University

    - Present 16 years 4 months

    Children

    Provided children with safe and entertaining activities during the Child Abuse Prevention Extravaganza.

  • Fundraising Organizer

    Relay for Life - Old Dominion University

    - 3 years

    Health

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Graphic

    Cleaning Crew Volunteer

    Ronald McDonald House Charities

    - less than a year

    Children

  • Gifts Sorting Coordinator

    Angel Tree

    - 11 years

    Poverty Alleviation

  • Newsletter Editor - Outreach Volunteer

    Virginia Beach Justice Initiative

    - less than a year

    Human Rights

  • Volunteer Teacher/Mentor

    SHINEGirl - Wave City Care

    - less than a year

    Social Services

  • KIDS HOPE USA Graphic

    Mentor

    KIDS HOPE USA

    - less than a year

    Education

  • Feed My Starving Children Graphic

    Packager

    Feed My Starving Children

    - less than a year

    Children

  • Feed My Starving Children Graphic

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Feed My Starving Children

    - less than a year

    Poverty Alleviation

  • Susan G. Komen 5K Race for the Cure Graphic

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Susan G. Komen 5K Race for the Cure

    - 14 years

    Health

Courses

  • Grant Writing

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Languages

  • French, Spanish, Bandjoun

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