Manager Administrative Assistant
Resume:
GRACIE SIFUENTEZ
Cedar Hill, Texas *****
************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/graciesifuentez
Summary of Qualifications
. Extensive proficiency working with counsel and legal firms to ensure
accurate documents are filed timely with the bankruptcy courts.
. Check and research law sources such as statutes and legal codes to
prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, for review,
approval, and use by Office of General Counsel. Investigate facts to
determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly. Submit
court documents with outside counsel. Prepare affidavits of documents
and maintain document file.
. Experience in the ability to provide excellent analytical abilities,
solid mathematical skills, and effectively manage the legal court
process via Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) to
successfully monitor all legal activities requiring action.
. Strong detail-oriented and organizational skills with exceptional
written and verbal communication with the ability to effectively multi-
task and work independently.
. Professional, results-oriented, and energetic personality provides
exceptional and outstanding service to clients, by example.
. Monitored and maintained law library legal to ensure legal volumes
were up-to-date.
. Possess strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint). Skilled in QuickBooks and bilingual in Spanish.
Key Accomplishments
. Discovered an additional $150,000.00 in fees and expenses through due
diligent research for a client, which were approved by the bankruptcy
court.
. Successfully managed various bankruptcy billing engagements for last
eight years resulting in zero reductions in court submitted fees and
expenses.
. Led effective training regarding billing compliance and reimbursement of
fees and expenses associated with bankruptcy court's rules and
regulations.
Professional Overview
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Dallas, Texas
2001 - 2010
Paraprofessional II/Conflict Analyst, Reorganization Services Group (2008 -
2010)
. Reviewed, reconciled, and performed analysis of time and expense billing
detail.
. Skilled at drafting and finalizing bankruptcy court documents submitted
to the courts.
. Prepared, generated, and managed court deadline schedule via PACER.
. Downloaded, reconciled, and tracked expense reports through Time &
Expense (T&E) system.
Paraprofessional I/Conflict Analyst, Reorganization Services Group (2002 -
2008)
. Researched, investigated, and managed conflict of interest process and
responded to partner and office of legal counsel inquiries.
. Prepared, reviewed, and finalized conflict of interest documents filed
with bankruptcy courts.
. Led bankruptcy billing and conflict of interest training nationally and
for India office.
. Provided training and assistance to engagement teams and respond to
various guideline questions associated with bankruptcy court process.
Administrative Assistant/Conflict Analyst, Reorganization Services Group
(2001 - 2002)
. Prepared, reconciled, and tracked expense reports through Time & Expense
(T&E) system
. Reviewed and maintained Data/Records Management process.
. Effectively created and organized filing system regarding court related
files.
. Provided excellent and professional administrative support to partners,
principals, and directors.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
1980 - 2001
Executive Secretary (Secretary III), Facilities Department
Office Manager, Legal Department
Secretarial Supervisor, Legal Department
. Supervised and monitored maintenance of extensive legal library.
. Successfully prepared and monitored budgets by coordinating departmental
goals to ensure budget accuracy and compliance. Recommended improvements
and effectively performed analyses.
. Organized and coordinated seminars and meetings for dignitaries.
Assisted and effectively supported high level General Counsel and legal
team.
State Fair of Texas, Dallas, Texas (Seasonal)
1990 - Present
Assistant Manager: Finance - Games (Fun Cards)
Finance: Cash Collections
. Provide valuable training to diverse levels regarding responsibilities
and functions.
. Supervise work of office and provide departmental policies, and proper
procedures in resolving customer issues/complaints.
. Create job descriptions for the various positions, i.e., manager,
assistant manager, game card runner, game card relief, game card seller,
and security officer.
. Complete performance employee evaluations.
Education
Continuing Education Courses
. The Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication - Harvard Business School
2010
. The Power of One - Your Commitment to Compliance VII
2009
. Decision Making - Harvard Business School
2007
Alan B. Shepard High School, Palos Heights, Illinois
. Concentrated studies in Business Law, Legal, Secretarial, and General
Business Studies
. Honor Society Member
Personal and Appointed Positions
Board Chair - Intellectual & Developmental Disability Planning Advisory
1997 - Present
Committee ("IDDPAC")
. Attend quarterly meetings, communicate, improve, and provide
recommendations to the Board.
Member - Surrogate Consent Committee ("SCC") 2003 -
Present
. Assist mentally-challenged adults without guardians with decisions to
ensure rights aren't violated.
Parent Advocate 1990 -
Present
. Communicate and recommend improvements to Austin regarding community
needs for mentally challenged individuals to ensure a quality of life.
Translator/Tutor - Edison Henderson Academy 1995 -
2002
. Tutored Spanish speaking students and Translated to Spanish speaking
parents, as needed, i.e., enrollment, conferences, etc.
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