Administrative Assistant High School
Resume:
RESUME
Danielle N. Garduno
Aurora, CO 80013
Mobile Phone: 720-***-****
E-mail: ****************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a company that allows me to utilize my administrative and
legal experience and knowledge and to be able to further that experience and knowledge
through hard work and achievements with the company.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Pikes Peak Community College
1996 - 1998
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Criminal Justice Program
Police Academy Program; P.O.S.T. Certification Received
Honor Student / Dean’s List 4.0 GPA
University of Southern Colorado
1992 - 1994
Pueblo, CO 81008
No Degree / Studied Nursing
Central High School
1984 - 1988
Pueblo, CO 81004
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES:
Notary Public – (renews 11/15/2013)
First Aid/CPR Certified
Business Administration Certification
SKILLS:
Typing speed – 90 wpm
Shorthand speed – 85 wpm
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Dictation & Transcription; Knowledge of business office machines and most programs; Excel,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook, TimeSlips, Tabs, ProLaw, Practice Master,
Worldox, FileSite; Adobe 9, LexisNexis, & 10-key proficient.
SUMMARY:
On a daily basis, I perform administrative duties utilizing vast legal terminology, procedures,
and documents, prepare legal documents and correspondence, such as complaints, motions,
responses, replies, and subpoenas, and assist with legal research. I have excellent
communication and organizational skills, solid computer and typing skills, and the ability to
effectively manage the calendar of 3 busy attorneys. Throughout the day I scheduling
meetings, schedule travel arrangements, answer phones, managing databases, disseminating
information (through email and internal memos), creating spreadsheets, generating reports,
ordering equipment, and working with clients or customers. I answer and screen calls,
maintain calendars, make photocopies and send faxes, assist in the preparation of
presentations, maintain files, prepare expense reports, and assist attorneys with research
projects. I have also helped new associates how to prepare documents for submission to the
courts. I often work with other staff at all levels in the firm and am a team player and I also
possess a well-developed sense of humor. I am comfortable in a fast-paced office and am able
to meet deadlines on a regular basis. I have the ability to understand and analyze legal
issues, to write clearly and concisely, and have knowledge of interview and investigation
techniques. I have also prepared for important meetings by working with all members of the
support team, including outside vendors and others involved. I have good judgment,
punctuality, initiative, a good work ethic, and managerial skills.
EMPLOYMENT
SNELL & WILMER LLC
1200 17th Street, Suite 1900
Denver, CO 80202
Legal Secretary
February, 2011 – Present
Specializing in the following: Antitrust and trade regulation; Bankruptcy and creditors' rights;
Business torts; Construction law; Class action defense; Condemnation proceedings; Employee
benefits and employee benefits litigation; Environmental and natural resources; Financial services
litigation;Insurance coverage; Intellectual Property Litigation; Probate and trusts; Product
liability; Professional malpractice; Public utilities; Real Estate Litigation; Securities; State and
local tax controversy; Telecommunications; Trade secret and unfair competition; Zoning
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MESSNER & REEVES, LLC
1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80202
Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal
May 2007 – February, 2011
Specializing in Administrative/Regulatory Proceedings; Commercial; Construction;
Copyright/Trademark/Trade Secrets; Corporate & Commercial Disputes; Directors & Officers
Liability; Environmental & Natural Resources; E&O; Energy; ERISA; Healthcare;
Import/Export Disputes; Injunction Proceedings; Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith; Labor &
Employment; Long-Term Care; Product Liability Defense; Professional Liability Defense
Litigation; Professional Licensure/Peer Review; Physician/Dentist/Hospital Defense; Real Estate
– Foreclosure, Lender liability, Mortgage Fraud, Quiet Title, and Title Insurance Disputes
RUEGSEGGER SIMONS SMITH & STERN, LLC
1625 Broadway, Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80202
Paralegal
August, 2005 – April, 2007
Specializing in Workers' Compensation Defense; Appeals; Medicare Set-Aside; Subrogation;
Health Care Law; General Liability & Casualty; Automobile Liability Defense; Collections;
Employment Discrimination; Family and Medical Leave; Sexual Harassment; Employee
Discipline and Discharge; Wrongful Termination; Reductions in Force; Employee Handbooks;
Investigating Employee Conduct; Employment Contracts; Violence in the Workplace; Non-
compete Agreements; Trade Secrets; Workplace Privacy; Wage and Hour; Unemployment
Benefits; Drug and Alcohol Policies and Testing; General Liability; Corporate Formation and
Contracting
DON BATES INSURANCE CO.
2407 W. Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Licensed Property & Casualty Agent
March, 2003 – May, 2005
Insurance Broker
LEHOUILLIER & ASSOCIATES
90 S. Cascade Avenue, Suite 1430
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Legal Administrative Assistant
October, 2000 - November, 2002
Specialized in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Legal Malpractice
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REFERENCES
Roxanne Slotnick (Supervisor @ Messner & Reeves)
Clay Barnett (Attorney @ Messner & Reeves)
Juanita Sena (former co-worker @ Messner & Reeves)
Tanya Grinnell (former co-worker @ Messner & Reeves)
Sherry Davis (friend/neighbor)
LETTERS OF REFERENCE -UPON REQUEST
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