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Abby Gortney

@abbygortney

Remote admin & creative support professional open to fully remote roles, combining organization, communication, and design skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to fully remote opportunities in administrative support, creative support, or hybrid roles that combine both. I bring strong organizational skills, clear communication, project coordination, and hands-on experience with visual and digital work, and I’m looking for a role where I can help teams stay organized and produce polished results.

I’m an administrative and operations professional with a strong creative background, currently looking for fully remote work. Over the past several years I’ve supported government, legal, and small‑business environments, handling tasks like workflow coordination, document and records management, invoicing, billing and reimbursement support, and day‑to‑day office operations. Alongside that, I’ve built experience in graphic design and branding—designing logos, mascots, layouts, and digital assets for small businesses, schools, and independent projects.

I work best in roles where I can keep information, people, and projects organized while also contributing to how things look and feel. I’m comfortable learning new tools quickly and have used platforms like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Canva in my daily work. Colleagues know me for being reliable, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing track of details.

I’m open to administrative support, creative support, and hybrid roles that combine both. I’m especially interested in remote positions with clear communication, realistic expectations, and a culture that values strong output, follow‑through, and trust in people to manage their time effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Designer & Digital Illustrator

Current

Self-Employed

Mar 2010 - Apr 2026 (16 years 1 month)

Provide branding, design, and illustration services to small businesses and individual clients on a remote basis, including logo design, brand identity systems, website layouts, commissioned paintings, and tattoo design.

Project Management Admin

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Dec 2023 - Apr 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Managed financial and project workflows for statewide construction projects, including auditing travel vouchers and vendor invoices, overseeing project closeout and archiving, and maintaining accurate trackers and internal records. Served as the primary contact for day-to-day administrative and technical support.

Audit Support Invoice Processing Records Management Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint Project Management Google Workspace

Graphic Designer

The Alchemy Collaborative

Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year)

Led mascot redesign projects as part of full school identity rebrands, producing updated illustrations and cohesive visual systems for client schools, and delivering production-ready artwork for use across branding and marketing materials.

Graphic Design Digital Illustration Adobe Creative Suite Canva

Litigation Paralegal & Administrator

Baughman Harp, LLC

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Supported three attorneys across an active litigation caseload, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, and contracts while managing discovery, trial preparation, and records for 30+ cases. Oversaw firm financial operations including a $60K budget, billing, and accounts payable.

Litigation Support Workflow Management Billing Support Records Management Client Communication Confidentiality Administrative Coordination Legal Research Legal Drafting Legal Documentation Legal Operations Legal Writing Business Operations Bookkeeping Quickbooks LawPay LexisNexis Case Management

Marketing Coordinator

Gregory Ricks & Associates

Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 (6 months)

Designed and managed digital marketing collateral across social media, email, and web channels, contributing to a 20% increase in brand awareness. Led the redesign of the firm's mobile app, driving a 30% increase in client engagement. Produced weekly and monthly client publications.

Marketing Operations Content Development Campaign Coordination Content Administrative Follow Through Social Media Marketing Newsletter Development Newsletter Production Event Planning Event Coordination Salesforce Email Marketing Email Campaigns Email Automation Merchandise Control

Policy Services Representative

Investors Heritage

Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 (7 months)

Handled inbound customer inquiries for a life insurance company, responding to policyholder questions regarding coverage, account status, and policy details. Maintained thorough records while delivering accurate, professional service in a high-volume call environment.

Paralegal & Receptionist

Allan Berger and Associates

Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)

Balanced front-office reception for an average of 60 daily callers with paralegal work including drafting and e-filing pleadings, editing legal documents, and supporting case resolution. Improved document management practices by 80% through systematic organization of eDocs.

Paralegal / Receptionist

Leefe, Gibbs, Sullivan, & Dupre

Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)

Supported litigation workflows by drafting and filing documents, coordinating discovery, and maintaining records control and process documentation.

Legal Documentation Document Control Document Management Contract Drafting Contract Review Drafting Of Correspondence Legal Research Legal Writing Legal Drafting Records Management

FOH Manager & Brand Designer

Saucy's BBQ

Aug 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 7 months)

Helped open a new BBQ restaurant, contributing to front-of-house operations and early brand development. Managed daily floor operations, trained staff, and designed marketing materials and branded assets including interactive placemats and social media content. Last year was on a part-time basis.