Legal Administrative Assistant

Posted on: 2009-03-21

Ms. Felycia Mignon Martin Home Office: 925-706-1361 Cell: 415-678-0310 Email: [email protected] Summary: Offering over 20 years administrative experience, and a comprehensive background in general office management and supervisory skills. The ability to bring projects to completion by deadlines, development of a good rapport, analyze situations and purpose creative solutions, as well as great organizational and communication skills, with the knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and professionalism. Attributes: I am computer literate and internet proficient, comfortable with a variety of software, programs and formats. I work well independently as well as collaboratively, taking pride in both individual achievement and making a contribution as part of a team. I have a positive attitude and a strong sense of humor. I interact well with people of all ages, backgrounds and personalities. I am highly respectful of matters that may be sensitive or confidential. I am flexible, resourceful and versatile, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure with efficiency. Skills & Qualifications: ♦ Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll (both in-house and out sourced), maintained benefits for 30+ employees, processed garnishments, account and credit card reconciliation, billing/invoicing, collections, filing (both hard copy and electronic), assist with budget creation and maintenance, cost control initiatives and audit preparation. Processed all financials for Board of Directors and Financial Board. Utilizing QuickBooks 1999 – 2008 (various versions). ♦ Extensive experience providing administrative assistance/office management and managing associated projects, Multi-task and detail oriented. Strong research, analytical, organizational and communications skills. ♦ Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in working with people of different age groups and cultures. ♦ Skilled in handling confidential matters. Committed to quality and customer service. ♦ Maintained office equipment, trained various staff on usage. ♦ Coordinator to department projects such as travel arrangements, various occupational training classes and holiday functions. Liaison between building management, engineering staff, and contractors. ♦ General Human Resources: Routed resumes to managers and coordinated hiring process by scheduling interviews. Conducted initial interviews, handled follow-ups and participated in the negotiation process. Management of administrative staff such as receptionist, office assistants and administrative assistants ♦ Professionally and courteously answer multiple incoming lines, transfer calls, take messages, screen calls and maintain voicemail systems. ♦ Research, implement and maintain vendor relations, oversee office build outs/relocation, negotiate leases for office space/equipment and furniture and stock and inventory. ♦ Executive/Personal Assistant to Executive Staff Members: locating and securing living space, travel arrangements (both domestic and international), medical appointments, vehicle renting/registration, pet maintenance and expense processing. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 95, 97, 98, 2000, 2003, 2007 and XP Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat QuickBooks Pro & Premier 2000 – 2008, Assisted Payroll, PayChex & ADP Outlook, Internet Explorer SalesForce.com, ACT and Goldmine FedEx, UPS, California Overnight and Airborne Express Various proprietary office applications, software installation, basic to intermediate troubleshooting and networking Employment History: 08/2004 – 01/2009 Law Office of William R. Hopkins, Esq., Tiburon/Antioch, CA Administrative Legal Assistant (Private Contractor – Work from Home Position- Part Time) Duties: Contact potential clients and witnesses to obtain fact statements, typing, email, faxing, copying, court filings, process serves, billing and invoicing. 07/2005 – 01/2006 Lions Blind Center of Diablo Valley, Pittsburg, CA Office Manager/Bookkeeper Duties: Answered incoming calls, greet clients, payroll and benefits administration, accounts payable and receivable, processed garnishment. Implemented, installed and maintained QuickBooks for Non Profits. Ordered office supplies according to budget, assisted Executive Director and various staff members as needed. Researched, implemented, set up and maintained voicemail system. 05/2002 – 05/2005 Plugged In, Learning Through Technology, East Palo Alto, CA Office Administrator/HR Coordinator/Bookkeeper Duties: Answered incoming calls, greet clients, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, processed garnishments, created and maintained donation/client database, ordered office supplies according to budget, assist Executive Director and various staff members as needed, assisted with ESL classes. Position went part time in 5/2005 due to lack of funding. 03/2000 – 04/2002 E-Quill Corporation, San Francisco, CA Office Manager/Executive – Personal Assistant/Bookkeeper Duties: Greet customers/clients, answering incoming calls, manage incoming and outgoing mail, billing and invoicing, payroll, ordered office supplies, general human resource, benefits administration, accounts payable and receivable, assist CEO, CFO and CTO. 05/1986 – 01/2000 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA Administrative Assistant to Public Relations & Marketing Department Duties: Answered incoming lines of 30+ with 300+ extensions, assisted with and proof-read museum newsletter, created news clipping library, ordered supplies, managed and trained office assistants, organized events and tours. Education: Western Career College Antioch, CA – Health Information Technology (Currently Enrolled) Women\'s Initiative for Self Employment: Concord, CA - Business Plan Development, Simple Steps Program Westmoor High School: Daly City, CA General Education – High School Diploma City College of San Francisco: Medical Terminology, Unit Clerk and Basic EKG Technician National Education Center/Bryman Campus: Medical Assistant & Medical Office Management References Provided Upon Request