Paula Sowash

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Oakwood, GA ****6

acum0p@r.postjobfree.com

678-***-****

OBJECTIVE / SUMMARY

Experienced professional seeking to align degree in legal studies with substantial background in administrative functions at firm where professionalism and competency are required for maximum productivity.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUMMARY

Office Administration

Filing, Organization & Recordkeeping

Legal Research & Writing

Word Processing

Bookkeeping & General Accounting

Customer Service

Supply & Materials Management

Staff Training, Scheduling & Supervision

Reporting, Scheduling & Filing

Type 50 w.p.m.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science, Paralegal, 2014

Everest University, Tampa, FL

President's List, Dean's List, 3.60 GPA

Relevant Coursework: Legal Research, Administrative Law & Writing, Law Office Management, Civil & Contract Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Family Law, Contemporary Issues In Law; Wills, Trusts & Probate Law

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Lead Survey Entry and Accounting 2012 to present

Black Book

Gainesville, GA

Perform survey entry functions in high-volume office of vehicle appraisal guide publisher.

Work independently with little or no direct supervision meeting goals in fast-paced conditions.

Prepare weekly payroll for surveyors in the field

Track and upload surveys for VP of Editorial Department

Also provides backup for Accounting Dept.

A/R Functions – posting payments in Advantage

Daily Balancing Reports

Administrative Assistant2008 to 2010

Jimmy's Flower Shop

Avon Park, FL

Tasked with light bookkeeping duties including compiling and recording deposits working on QuickBooks software.

Took orders and scheduled deliveries via multi-line phone system.

Assisted walk-in customers with special orders.

Executive Assistant2006 to 2008

FICOA Communications

Buford, GA

Oversaw all administrative duties associated with assisting chief financial officer (CFO) for broadband telecommunications firm.

Created and updated project spreadsheets reflecting weekly profit and loss information.

Reconciled monthly credit card, gas, and employee expense reports.

Maintained regular inventory and vehicle usage logs for CFO's review.

Booked and scheduled executive management and staff travel arrangements.

Office Manager2005 to 2006

S&G Poultry

Cleveland, GA

Oversaw daily administrative functions for busy broiler chicken operation managing staff of 5 employees.

Created and updated spreadsheets for sales reports and breed summary reports.

Handled accounts payable and receivable functions such as posting payments, preparing and sending invoices, and formulating purchase orders.

Corresponded with customers via phone and email, sending out brochures and maintaining mailing lists.

Conducted funds transfers using PayPal and working with bank.

Project Coordinator2004 to 2005

Spectrum Building Systems

Gainesville, GA

Coordinated all aspects of manufactured building projects from bid preparation to final closeout.

Prepared and submitted weekly progress reports to CEO for projects in four states.

Facilitated project completion acting as liaison between client and fabrication team on standard specifications and special customer requests.

Scheduled subcontractor deliveries, set up, and other vendor service calls.

Administrative Assistant2000 to 2004

Country Charm Egg Distributors, Inc.

Gainesville, GA

Worked front office of busy egg Production Company, handling all new hire paperwork and insurance enrollments.

Transmitted supermarket chain orders to shipping and receiving department.

Significantly reduced invoice preparation time by automating daily invoicing process.

Order all department supplies.

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