Myrna Leon
**** ****** ***** ****** *** Fernando, Ca. 91340
818-***-**** mobile - email address: ablyic@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Professional individual seeks a challenging position as a legal
assistant; that will provide me the opportunity to utilize my education and
extensive experience, and will allow room for advancement within the
company.
. Skill & Abilities:
. Computer knowledge: MS Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and
Internet
. Work well under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines with little or
no supervision
. Strong skills in the review of records, files and reports
. Ability to work independently without supervision or as part of a team
. Can multi-task and prioritize work effectively
. Ability to rapidly learn new procedures and tasks
. Exhibit great attention to detail
. Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish
Education:
California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
June 2010
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice
Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA
A. A. Degree in Administration of Justice
June 2003
Work Experience:
Sierra Landscaping, Sylmar, CA
May 2008 - Present
Office Assistant
Provide full administrative support to the owner and manager of the
company. Schedule appointments for client's services and or estimates.
Answer inquiries from clients, employees, and supervisors via telephone,
email, and in person. Responsible for maintaining accurate filing system;
in charge of all accounting, including monitoring petty cash funds, receive
payments, reconcile and balanced accounts and statements daily. Negotiated
with clients and vendors, sorted all incoming/outgoing mail. Prepare
letters, invoices, flyers, reports and memos for distribution.
Dazian Rentals, North Hollywood, CA
August 2004 - May 2008
Executive Assistant/Secretary to Vice President
Provided full support to the V.P. of the rentals department; overlooked the
daily office procedures, acted as a liaison between the V.P. and clients or
employees. Conducted office meetings, managed HR, and all accounting for
the department. Negotiated with vendors, and clients; coordinated travel
arrangements and itineraries. Maintained the V.P. calendar and made proper
accommodations/reservations for meetings, appointments, and conference
calls. Responsible for composing business letters, inter-office memos,
prepared spreadsheets, charts and graphs to demonstrate company monthly
reports.
Law Offices of Robert G. Rassp, Sherman Oaks, CA
June 2003 - October 2003
Office/Legal Assistant
Performed general office duties in a fast paced worker compensation law
office; assisted with filing; coordinated incoming/outgoing mail; Assisted
clients with questions or concerns, and scheduled appointments; Served as
an interpreter for the attorney and legal secretary; Responsible for
maintaining all client files; composed legal letters to be mailed to
clients.
Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA
March 2001 - June 2003
Case Manager/Assistant Office Manager
Assisted unemployed clients in need of training to u pgrade current job
skills and/or find employment; Interviewed clients and developed
career/vocational needs plans to meet employment goals; Prepared and
presented job readiness workshops for WorkSource Center clients; Attended
various meetings, job fairs, trainings, workshops, and recruiting events;
Created and maintained client files for various Specially Funded Programs;
Assisted in preparation for program audits performed by the County of Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA
March 1998 - March 2001
Office Assistant/Secretary
Determined initial and continual eligibility for clients in various
WorkSource Center Programs through L.A. Mission College; Conducted intake
screenings and interviewed clients to obtain information pertaining to
their eligibility for services; Answered inquiries from administrators,
faculty, vendors, and clients over the telephone and or in person regarding
program services; Assisted MIS Specialist with heavy data entry and
completion of program forms; Prepared letters, memos, spreadsheets, and
charts for distribution to clients, and employees.