Administrative Assistant Office

Rachel Sarmiento 415-***-**** Cellular

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******.*.*********@*****.***

Sacramento, CA 95823

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in the Sacramento area, with a growth-

oriented organization, that will allow me to utilize my skills and acquire

new abilities. Willing to work hard, learn, and do more than required on

the job.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2007 to Present

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. San

Francisco, CA

Initially hired as an Administrative Assistant for the securities group of

a national bank to support four attorneys handling their calendars, travel,

and expenses. Other duties include the management of databases, office

documentation, processing of client invoices and backup receptionist.

Promoted to Paralegal in May 2008 providing support to three company

negotiators. Primary responsibilities include research, preparation, and

language review of department documentation before sending to clients,

maintains several databases, and participates in training new paralegals.

Feb. 2000 - Sept. 2007

Gordon & Rees LLP

San Francisco, CA

Hired as a File Clerk for a large law firm in 2000 to organize and manage

client case files. Received training in legal research and was promoted to

Paralegal in 2002 to support four attorneys including two partners. Duties

included research, analysis and compilation of documents. Assisted in the

training, coaching, and development of new case assistants. Compose charts

and binders such as document production charts, expert and case charts.

Created witness files in preparation of depositions. Participated in

witness interviews at offsite facilities. Assist in all areas of trial

preparation. Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, and conference calls

for attorneys and experts, and maintain attorney calendars.

Feb. 1998 - Nov. 1999

Laguna Bond Dental Group

Elk Grove, CA

Employed as an Office Assistant for a private dental practice in the

Sacramento area. Fielded customer inquiries via telephone and through

written correspondence. Administrative duties included filing, faxing, data

entry, and payroll. Trained and supervised dental interns. Responsible for

stocking medical and office supplies and the sterilization of dental

instruments. Additional duties were to maintain a clean office environment

and to open and close office when needed.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

. Strong analytical, attention to detail and highly organized.

. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

. Hard working and dependable.

. Software proficiency: All Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word,

Excel, Outlook, CRM, Calypso, Internet.

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