Erin Kennedy

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 that my three passions of helping people, writing, and talking would eventually be my career, I wouldn't have believed you. I was hell-bent on working in a human resources office of an automotive company (I’m from Michigan—Motor City!).  

But life had different plans for me. 

It took me a bit to get here but eventually, I did (I post a lot here about my detours!).🛣️

For the last 20 years, we’ve helped 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 land the roles they wanted in the companies they chose. 

We can do the same for you.

We offer a high-touch service and work with you one-on-one throughout the process as your thought partner and career strategist. 

My team of 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗧.𝗢.𝗥.𝗜. 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 create career documents for clients seeking opportunities from $150K+ to $1M+, from mid-level to c-level executives for just about every industry. 

We have 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 on staff to help you navigate LinkedIn’s ever-changing landscape through coaching and hands-on LI exploration.

I’m proud to say I've assembled a select team of writers, editors, and LinkedIn experts that are truly the "𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁". As the top writers and consultants in the industry, they create power-packed documents and profiles that will make you say, "WOW!! Is this really me? I'd hire me!"

▶️ 𝗪𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥:

✔ Executive Resumes & Cover Letters
✔ VP, Director, Senior Mgr, and Professional Resumes 
✔ Resumes for CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CTO, CMO, "CXO", CSO, and C-Suite
✔ Board Resumes
✔ LinkedIn Profile Writing, Strategy, & Coaching 
✔ Brand Strategy
✔ Graphic and Networking Resumes
✔ Job Search, Interview, & Career Coaching 
✔ Executive Recruiter Resume Distribution
✔ VC/PE Resume Distribution 
✔ We are Recruiter Approved!

▶️  𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦

➖ Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE)
➖ Master Career Director (MCD)
➖ Certified Resume Analyst (CRA)
➖ Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW)
➖ Certified Executive Resume Writer (CERW)
➖ Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
➖ Certified Empowerment & Motivational Coach (CEMC)
➖ Member: CTL, CDI, NRWA, Forbes Council
➖ Former Board Member, NRWA: Experienced Business Owner, East
➖ Certification Committee, Career Directors International (CDI)
➖ TORI Judge, multiple TORI nominations and wins (CDI)
➖ 20+ years in the career industry
➖ BS,Human Resources

Call now: 810-664-1933
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CEO | Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profile |  C-Suite, Boards, EVP, SVP | Branding | 

Erin  Kennedy

Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

“To assure equal access, fair treatment, and the just and efficient resolution of disputes for all people asserting their rights under the law.”

Deputy Court Clerk

Polsinelli

Meticulously prepared and filed a wide range of patent applications and documents crucial to US and international patent prosecution.

Assembled and filed two to three responses to office actions daily, demonstrating efficiency and attention to detail in patent prosecution processes.

Consistently prepared and filed Information Disclosure Statements (IDSes) on a daily basis, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

Facilitated and coordinated seamless communications with clients, inventors, and foreign associates.

Effectively prepared and reviewed prosecution dockets, enabling timely identification of upcoming deadlines and proactive interaction with assigned attorneys and agents.

Accurately tracked and processed patent annuities/maintenance fees, contributing to the efficient management of the patent portfolio.

IP Specialist

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

Implemented efficient processes for the preparation of Information Disclosure Statements (IDSes), ultimately contributing to a well ordered patent prosecution workflow.

Prepared extensive Excel spreadsheets to track cited prior art references for large patent families/portfolios. 

Improved data organization and facilitated a comprehensive overview of the prior art.

IP Legal Assistant

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Successfully coordinated the filing of US patent applications ensuring all submissions were timely, complete, and conformed to all requirements.

Consulted and systematized all aspects of the US patent prosecution life cycle: responses to elections/restrictions, responses to notices of missing parts, responses to notices to file corrected application papers, responses to office actions, terminal disclaimers, and payment of issue fees.

Tracked and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly dockets to ensure accuracy, minimizing errors, and ensuring that all deadlines were satisfied.

US Filing Specialist

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Arranged and filed US patent applications (provisionals, non-provisionals, designs, divisionals, continuations, and US national phase.)

Conducted ongoing research on patent procedures, staying current with evolving regulations and best practices.

Held weekly docket meetings with attorneys to flag deadlines and prepare for imminent filings and communications.

Prepared detailed monthly patent status reports for clients of considerable sizes, providing clear and actionable insights into their patent portfolios.

Patent Paralegal

Chevron

Assisted with filing US applications, formality documents, and responses; meticulously reviewed notices of allowance before payment of issue fees.

Provided precise instructions to Foreign Associates for filing patent applications in different countries, obtained certified copies of patent applications and patents, managed copies of recorded assignments, and efficiently filed PCT applications.

Trained and mentored a team of up to five Legal Assistants, enhancing their skills and productivity, and created a comprehensive procedure manual to standardize processes.

Successfully facilitated and led monthly Intellectual Property Practice Group meetings, compiling agendas and reference materials, introducing speakers, and ensuring productive discussions and knowledge sharing.

Accurately recorded minutes for executive meetings, providing clear and detailed documentation of key decisions and action items.

Senior Legal Assistant

Collaboratively worked alongside up to five Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to file patent applications and responses with the USPTO, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in submissions.

Partnered with a team of up to five Legal Assistants, providing cross-training and support to cover absences, thereby maintaining seamless workflow and productivity.

Handled various administrative functions, including arranging domestic and international travel, preparing detailed expense reports with foreign currency conversion, and coordinating conference room reservations and meeting logistics, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Legal Assistant

I have over 15 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal specializing in US and foreign patent prosecution. 

I recently made a career switch and am currently working as a Deputy Court Clerk at San Francisco Superior Court.

One of my proudest accomplishments is the successful training of new IP Specialists and Legal Assistants. I prepared training documents and checklists and provided individual hands-on training sessions. I enjoy seeing the smiles on trainees’/mentees’ faces when they accomplish tasks for the first time.

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