Type Of Business:
1) Law firm 2) College
Marketing Area:
1) International 2) Regional
Expertise:
Executive planning; Strategic organizational development and management; Risk management; Financial analysis; Business plans and continuity strategies; Marketing communication; Business and client development; Policy development; Human capital management, including exempt and nonexempt personnel
Major Product/SVS:
1) Legal services in business, environmental and tax law, estate planning, commercial litigation and civil rights 2) Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Business Review; Forbes Magazine; Fast Company Magazine; Money Magazine; The Economist; Bloomberg Businessweek; HR Magazine; American Marketing Publications; Legal Marketing Publications; The Wall Street Journal; Portland Business Journal; Scientific American
Hobbies/Sports:
Mentoring; Coaching; Teaching; Traveling; Music; Art; Foreign languages; Alternative health care practices; Soccer
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Organizational Development, Capella University; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix (2010); Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix (2008); Coursework in Organizational Development, Portland State University (2005)
Affiliations Awards:
Former Board Member, Open Meadow Alternative Schools; Board Member, Oregon Chapter, Association of Legal Administrators; Oregon Chapter, Legal Marketing Association; Oregon Chapter, SHRM; People to People; Heald College; Portland State University Alumni; Portland State University Small Business Group; Capella University; University of Phoenix Alumni; Member, Former Board Member, Association of Legal Administrators; SHRM; American Marketing Association; American CranioSacral Therapy Association; International Association of Health Care Practitioners
Work History:
Adjunct Instructor, Heald College (2009-Present); Director of Administration, Kell Alterman & Runstein, LLP (2008-Present); Director of Administration, Harrang, Long, Gary, Rudnick, P.C. (2006-2008); Legal Administrator, Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP; Legal Administrator, Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler, LLP (1994-2001); Owner, Strategic Insight
Charity:
Founding Member, Alternative Complementary Care Team, Oncology Unit, Providence Hospital, Portland, OR; Board Member, Volunteer Fundraiser, Open Meadow Alternative Schools; Volunteer Fundraiser, Former Board Member, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, OR; Member, Taiji International of Oregon; Volunteer Health Care Team Member, Our House, Portland, OR; Independent Hospice Caregivers, Oregon; Board Member, Brides against Breast Cancer, Making Memories Foundation; Volunteer Fundraiser, Association of Legal Administrators; Volunteer Fundraiser, Muscular Dystrophy Association; Volunteer Fundraiser, Dress for Success
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her insatiable curiosity, hard work, perseverance and unfailing sense of humor.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
Ms. Brambani became involved in her profession because she was curious about an opportunity that presented itself. She continued in her profession because of the intellectual challenge and opportunities for professional growth.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Brambani recently served as an ambassador to China with a delegation of human resource management professionals to establish global dialogue and share best practices in human capital management policy. She has a great deal of hands-on business management experience, both as the owner of a small business and as director of administration for large to mid-size local, regional, and global law firms. Ms. Brambani has a reputation for thinking outside the box and for fearlessly tackling difficult challenges; moreover, she perseveres until the appropriate strategy and resolution emerge. In all her professional endeavors, Ms. Brambani focuses on creating a holistic and healthy work environment, and strengthening the financial success of businesses. She is also a dedicated volunteer, serving both hands-on as a caregiver for local hospices and as a working member of several boards of directors.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all functional areas and business planning; Serving as adjunct faculty in business and legal programs
Education Certifications:
Certification in Comprehensive Human Resource Management, Portland State University (2006); Communications and Marketing Certificate, Portland State University (2001); Certified Therapist, American CranioSacral Therapy Association; Certified Novell Administrator; Nationally Certified Paralegal, Southern Careers Institute
Awards/Honors:
Professional of the Year, Cambridge Who's Who
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Brambani hopes to continue her work with Kell Alterman & Runstein, LLP, complete a Ph.D., develop her business, and train young professionals in organizational development.