JILL KOHNERT NICHOLSON

jnab34cc@westpost.net
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION/SALES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
Executive AssistantOffice ManagementSales/Marketing/Fund raising
Professional Summary
Highly experienced, multi-talented executive assistant and marketing professiona
l. Possess exceptional communication and listening skills. Strong Internet res
earch skills. Clear and concise writing abilities. Demonstrated ability to or
ganize project prioritization and office administration. Dedicated and enthusia
stic leader with sharp focus and attention to detail. Excellent follow through
ability to get the job done on time and within budget. Possess strong reputatio
n for customer service, vision, professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, cre
ativity and resourcefulness.
Career Highlights
State Bar of Texas - Austin, Texas
1975-1978
Provided research for highly successful fund raising campaign to build new Texas
Law Center. Oversaw State Bar Travel Program, Insurance Trust and Organization
of Past Presidents and Directors. Served as executive department point of cont
act over the telephone, in person and by letter responding to and meeting the ne
eds of a 38,000-member association.
Assisted Executive Director with management of large association. Drafted corre
spondence, organized meetings, travel and association related activities. Prepa
red agendas and assembled meeting materials for Board of Directors and Bar Assoc
iation committee members. Attended meetings as recording secretary, drafted min
utes and maintained membership rosters and records. Attended annual conventions
, coordinated and explained activities and guided membership to seminars and fun
ctions.
Texas Lawyers Insurance Exchange - Austin, Texas
1978-1981
Became licensed securities dealer. In six months organized and directed highly
successful debenture marketing campaign. Sold $1.86 million of surplus debentur
es in $600 increments to capitalize the first State Bar sponsored legal malpract
ice insurance company in Texas.

Organized reciprocal exchange from the ground up. Oversaw development of all s
ales and marketing literature circulated to over 38,000 attorneys. Set up new o
ffice and purchased all furnishings and equipment. Hired, educated and supervis
ed exceptional employees for marketing, underwriting, accounting, claims and dat
a processing functions.
Organized first annual policyholders meeting. After one year of operation, comp
any returned a 6% dividend to all debenture owners from company surplus. After
two years of operation, the company was solvent with over $6 million in assets.
Policyholders quadrupled in two years.
Texas Commerce Bank Energy Banking - Austin, Texas
1981-1983
Helped to develop and set up the first Energy banking department in Austin. Ass
isted Senior Vice President to build and organize department into premiere oil a
nd gas lending facility. Provided exceptional customer service in person and ov
er the telephone. Prepared banking transactions and drafted correspondence.
GSD&M - Austin, Texas
1984
Assisted Executive Vice President of top advertising agency to create and pitch
new business. Conducted marketing research and participated in development of s
everal highly successful ad campaigns. Served as account executive to new agenc
y client doubling sales volume in 6 months. Assisted with office operations and
personnel management.
Lawyers Title and Abstract Co. - Austin, Texas
1985-1987
Helped open prestigious title company office for specialized clientele. Planned
and oversaw marketing events to increase business. Provided assistance to Pre
sident to streamline five branch office operations. Assisted with executive off
ice operation, customer service and employee management.
Lower Colorado River Authority - Austin, Texas
1987-1990
Provided administrative support to Director of Environmental Quality and Land Ma
nagement departments. Coordinated staff meetings and prepared agendas. Served
as administrator to launch the Clean Colorado River project and Nonpoint Source
Management Program.
Milburn Investments, Inc. Austin, Texas
1990-1993
Served as executive assistant to President. Performed various administrative du
ties, hired and supervised receptionists and clerical staff, developed employee
manual, arranged meetings, drafted correspondence, negotiated land leases, devel
oped ideas for new home print advertising.
Jill Nicholson Travel Austin, Texas
1993 to present
Created independent travel agency. As owner, researched, marketed and sold cust
om leisure travel journeys to diverse clientele.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston
Attended the University of Texas-Austin and Southern Methodist University
Honors and Affiliations
Ten Year Docent Award Texas Governors Mansion
Member Texas Exes
PEO Sisterhood
DAR Andrew Carruthers Chapter-Austin, Texas
Notable Women of Texas First Edition
Whos Who of American Women - 13th, 14th and 15th Editions
References available upon request