Manager Assistant

Sameena Zahidi

Cell: 949-***-**** Home: 949-***-**** email: *******@*********.***

***** ******* **., **** ******, CA 92630

Objective: Seeking a position where my skills, experience, degree, and

personality will be a valuable asset to the growth of a company.

Education:

International School- A' Levels in Economics, Law, Sociology.

University of London - LL.B Hons (J.D.Degree) 1992.

The Law Society Finals. Obtained a first time pass awarded to, only 20% of

UK candidates from The College of Law- (Bar)

Thirty units of BA Economics and Sociology- F.G College

Experience:

Ruby's Diner Inc

March 2009 - Present

Corporate Legal Assistant/Paralegal for Ruby Restaurant Group

(Reduction in Force - Now working on contract basis)

. Review all contracts and leases before approval.

. Advise CEO, COO and CFO on all legal issues that arise in the company.

. Keep up to date all the trademarks of the company and file new

trademarks.

. Administration of multiple corporations, LLC's and partnerships,

including preparation and filing of annual reports and qualifications

to do business.

. Corresponded with outside counsel.

. Handled all Franchise issues including FTC FDD approval and ensuring

Franchise Laws are followed when offering Franchises. Writing

Franchise Agreements.

. Preparation of Minutes and bylaws for the company and organizational

charts.

. Establish new LLC's as needed and FBN Filings.

. Make sure all Corporations and LLC's are up to date and in compliance

with the current laws.

. Help in the organization and general legal issues that the company has

including the liquor license etc.

Rodis Law Group

January 2009-March 2009

Manager, Legal Department (Company Dissolved)

. Assisted with the daily running of the legal department.

. Reported to the Director of the company.

. Managed a staff of over 15 Paralegals and associates.

Driscoll and Feder LLC.

October 2008 - November 2008

Law Clerk/Legal Assistant (Temporary Assignment)

. Worked as a Law Clerk for a firm specializing in Wills, Probate and

Trusts.

. Dealt with PCORs, filing of Quitclaim deeds and transfer of assets

into the trust, funding, and much of the administration of the trust

after death.

. Also dealt with estate tax returns and administration of the trust

after death.

Corbis Global VMA Companies

January 2008 - September 2008

Executive Assistant Vice President/Office Manager

Company Relocated to Manhattan Beach

. Directly supported the Vice President of an internationally based

company. Also supported

President and Directors when needed.

. Establishing new LLC's and filing FBN filings.

. Arranged all travel and accommodation for exchanges when coming to the

US.

. Communicate and cooperate with over 20 worldwide locations where we

have our architectural employees. Ability to execute multiple projects

simultaneously.

. Strong strategic thinker and team builder.

. Extremely organized and highly professional with a strong work ethic.

. Comfortable in a deadline driven environment.

. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

. Work effectively independently as well as in a team environment.

. Supporting the Business Development of the Company.

. Provided support in the presentations of our product in trade shows

and meetings.

. Attended conferences and business development lectures.

Gardener's Management Services

June 2004-December 2007

Office Manager/Executive Assistant to CEO

Company Sold

. Managed a staff of over eighteen people.

. Scheduled landscaping staff on a weekly basis for a clientele of over

one thousand.

. Dealt with all aspects of customer service including irate customers.

. Financial reconciliation and follow-ups.

. Responsible for all accounts receivable and accounts payable.

. Completes all payroll functions on a weekly basis using QuickBooks

Pro.

. Covered all administrative and clerical aspects of running of the

office, including reception coverage, faxing and mailing of receipts.

. Responsible for strategic local marketing and advertising for company.

Orange County District Attorney's Office June

2002-May 2004

Law Clerk/Executive Administrative Duties

. Over saw criminal investigations.

. Prepared all legal paperwork including interrogatories and motions.

. Provided legal research assistance to Deputy D.A's.

. Acted as executive assistant to the District Attorney's and the Deputy

District Attorney.

. Completed paralegal functions within law office environment.

In Depth Knowledge of Lexis Nexis, Westlaw.

Office Manager/Bookkeeper Net Street Creations June 1999-

May 2002

Executive Assistant to CEO/Office Manager

. Oversaw general office duties.

. Used Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and general Bookkeeping with

QuickBooks.

. Calendaring appointments and scheduling for the CEO.

. Attending meetings with the President and prepared research and

PowerPoint's.

Sphere Drake International PLC. London U.K January 1992-

November 1994

Legal Assistant/Executive Assistant

. Legal Assistant to group of in-house Maritime Lawyers.

. Filed and updated documents.

. Performed billing process according to regulatory procedures.

. Processed insurance claims and general office duties.

. Prepared all legal documentation for lawyers and clients.

. Adhered to strict regulations and protocols.

. Prepared motions and drafts for P&I Litigation.

Skills: Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and all general

office skills, QuickBooks Pro, Vizio.

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