SANDRA N. MILLER
Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-***-****
PROFILE
Background with law office administrator and as a legal secretary for major law firms.
Significant experience working within international companies in the entertainment
industry and with high level executives in major corporations. Excellent communication,
computer and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of personal computers with proficiency in
Microsoft XP, Microsoft Word for Windows 7.0, 6.0, 6.1, Window 95 and WordPerfect
5.1, 5.2; Outlook, knowledge of Excel and Power Point.
Typing: 85 wpm
Steno: 80 wpm
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GILMAN & CIOCIA (Boca Raton, FL) Temporary January 2009 to April 2009
Administrative Assistant to CPA
Assisted CPA with his income tax practice during tax season 2008; made appointments
for clients, pulled appropriate client files, e-filed tax returns, light bookkeeping using
QuickBooks. Finalized and prepared IRS forms for signature.
JAMIS (Boca Raton, FL) (Temporary) November 2008 to January 2009
Sales Associate
Jamis is an upscale women’s clothing boutique located in Mizner Park. Worked as Sales
Associate and was successful in meeting needs of customers as a personal shopper.
Worked week-ends, evenings, opened and closed store; learned computer system used for
sale purchases, returns, exchanges and locating merchandise in other stores. Arranged
daily bank deposits.
Various Temporary Assignments April 2008 to November 2009
BLUEGREEN CORPORATION (Boca Raton, FL) Sept. 2006 to April 2008
Bluegreen Corporation is a major owner of timeshare communities throughout the U.S.
Supported Executive Vice President and General Counsel with over 600 employees at
headquarters in Boca Raton, FL. Legal Department consists of 15 people. Handle
calendar, travel arrangements, expense reports, correspondence and files on behalf of
executive. Assist in preparing various agreements. Assist in handling inquiries from
owners; maintain database of calls. Open all incoming mail and distribute. Order
supplies for the Department. Assist all attorneys on an as-needed basis.
AKERMAN SENTERFITT (West Palm Beach, FL) June 2006 to Sept. 2006
Legal Secretary
Worked for Of Counsel and Associate in Real Estate Department. Prepared multiple
documents on behalf of lender clients for million dollar loans, including revisions, red-
lining, and correspondence. Entered time sheets for attorney.
BRYAN CAVE LLP (formerly Robinson Silverman) May 2000 to May 2006
Legal Secretary/Floater
As a floater, worked in all areas of law, including real estate, litigation, corporate, family
law, trusts and estate, environmental, securities, tax, etc. Familiar with all computer
programs, including time entry system, Outlook, Power Point, Delta View, system
macros, bill preparation, expense reports, etc. Preparation of correspondence, memos,
agreements, faxes and bills. Ability to prioritize, communicate and handle matters
independently. At times supported up to 4 attorneys per desk. Copy Editor of firm
newsletter.
PHILIP MORRIS MANAGEMENT CORP. 1997-2000
Legal Secretary
Worked for Director, Worldwide Regulatory Affairs. Responsibilities included
scheduling of international travel arrangements, preparation of international currency
travel and expense reports, relocation expense reports, invoice processing and budget
preparation. Preparation and distribution of monthly Biotech Watch newsletter to over
100 PM and KFI recipients. Organized and implemented new filing system for Director
who joined PMMC from overseas affiliate. Maintain and arrange schedule of
appointments. Maintain monthly inserts for trade industry publications. Preparation of
correspondence and memos, monthly budgets; Power Point presentations and Excel
documents, including graphs and charts. Handle confidential information appropriately.
Assisted in organization and planning of off-site WRA Quarterly Meetings held in
August, 1999. Began at Philip Morris as a Floater working in all areas of Legal
Department.
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC., New York 1995-1997
Legal Assistant
Worked for Assistant VP, Legal Licensing, BMI is a music performance licensing
organization collecting royalties on behalf of publisher/writer members. Prepare
contracts for cable and network television licensees, internet users, associations, bars and
restaurants using BMI repertoire. Implemented new system of tracking agreements on
computer system. Follow up on extension agreements with cable licensees; collection
matters; preparation of correspondence and memos; handle phone inquiries. Prepare
litigation documents in connection with Copyright Office matters. Prepare expense
reports and follow-up. Deal with all levels of senior management and department heads
in other divisions of company.
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, New York 1993-1995
Legal Assistant
Worked for Vice President Legal in New York office. International Management Group
is a worldwide sports marketing company representing major athletes and broadcasters in
all areas of sports, and a diversified company having interests in book publishing,
licensing, models, tour event sponsorship such as the PGA and Wimbledon, television
production, sporting events like the Virginia Slims Championships, and a classical artist
division representing such artists as Kiri Te Kanawa. Prepare contracts for artists and
sporting events, television productions and broadcasting, etc. Negotiated synchronization
and master use licenses for music used in various television shows, i.e. Holiday on Ice.
EDUCATION
New York University, Certificate in Sports Marketing.
City University of New York
Volunteer at Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament, Madison Square Garden, NY
Volunteer at Lawrence Taylor Celebrity Golf Tournament, Mahwah, NJ