Management Design
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GARY
Fort Lauderdale FL 33312-3239
Mobile Phone: 954-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Web: www.garyworks.info
Employment History
**/**/*****resent Berger Singerman, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Legal Word Processor for
four offices (70 attorneys and 50 paraprofessionals) specializing in practice areas that
include real estate, corporate, litigation, employment, and bankruptcy. Transcribe, scan,
format, edit and proofread a variety of legal documents, including briefs, motions,
discovery, other pleadings, spreadsheets, summaries and correspondence. Utilize MS Word
styles and Legal MacPac macros to ensure document formatting consistency. Complex word
processing features used include tables, tables of contents and authorities, merges,
sorts, document comparisons and a variety of desktop publishing. Occasionally
create/revise PowerPoint presentations. Revise and reformat Excel spreadsheets for
specialized needs, uniformity, clarity, usability, printability and readability. Import,
convert, and reformat a wide variety of electronic media for alternate use (including
conversions from PDF to other formats), using specialized conversion software. Otherwise
facilitate data exchange and repurposing among a variety of software. Frequently assist
others with informal troubleshooting and training.
09/26/200508/15/2007Adorno & Yoss LLP, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Word Processor for five
attorneys and one paralegal, specializing in bankruptcy representation and litigation.
Performed a variety of legal word processing and general administrative tasks.
Transcribed, scanned, formatted, edited and proofread a variety of legal documents,
including briefs, motions, discovery, other pleadings, summaries, memos and letters.
Utilized MS Word styles and macros to ensure document formatting consistency in the
absence of standardized formatting. Complex word processing features used included tables,
merges, sorts, document comparisons, and preparation of tables of contents and
authorities. Occasionally revised PowerPoint presentations. Revised and reformatted Excel
spreadsheets for uniformity, clarity and printability. Facilitated repurposing and data
exchange among a variety of software programs. Performed informal troubleshooting and
training as requested.
04/26/200409/15/2005Farella Braun + Martel LLP, San Francisco, CA. As one of two
swing-shift word processing operators at this 120-attorney law firm, transcribed, scanned,
formatted, edited, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including briefs, motions,
other pleadings, discovery, summaries, memos and letters. Utilized MS Word styles and
MacPac macros to ensure document formatting standardization. Complex word processing
features used included tables, merges, forms, indexes, references, sorts, document
comparisons, and preparation of tables of contents and authorities. Prepared and revised
PowerPoint presentations. Also reformatted spreadsheets for uniformity, clarity and
printability. Imported, converted, and reformatted various electronic media for alternate
use. Performed troubleshooting and training of other staff and attorneys on-the-fly, as
needed. Performed as lead operator (upon frequent request).
10/23/200304/25/2004Temporary Employment, San Francisco, CA. TemporaryFreelance
Employee. Performed a variety of tasks for various employers in a wide range of temporary
assignments.
05/21/198410/22/2003Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP, San Francisco, CA.
Document Design Department Operator (1984-1989
) and
Manager (1989-2003). Managed a high-
activity, high-productivity word processing department, performing all departmental duties
while supervising six document design (word processing) operators. Supervised workflow and
maintained high standards for an 80-attorney law firm, including three to five branch
offices. Utilized styles and MacPac macros to maintain standardization. Transcribed,
scanned, formatted, edited, and proofread a high volume and variety of legal documents,
including briefs, pleadings, discovery, summaries, memos and letters. Complex word
processing features used included complicated tables, merges, forms, indexes, references,
sorts, document comparisons, and tables of contents and authorities. Graphics and page
layout programs were used to create and publish newsletters, flyers, brochures,
advertisements, biographies, resumes, complex insurance coverage charts, and a variety of
court exhibits. Frequently reformatted spreadsheets to ensure uniformity. Often imported
and reformatted various electronic media to create effective and uniform electronic and
print presentations. Software used included a number of Macintosh and IBM-PC/Windows
applications, most of which are listed below under SkillsSoftware. Trained other firm
staff in word processing software. Also performed troubleshooting on a regular basis for
all programs used, as well as for some unfamiliar but required programs.
11/30/1981- 05/18/1984Industrial Indemnity Company (Ramos, Herlihy & Broadbeck,
inhouse counsel), San Francisco, CA. Senior Word Processor for six attorneys and one law
clerk. Prepared a variety of legal documents and correspondence from dictated and
handwritten materials. Responsibilities included moderate to heavy editing and
proofreading to ensure accuracy.
10/11/1976 - 11/27/1981American Management Systems, Inc., Rosslyn, Virginia.
Senior/Lead Secretary to several Vice Presidents and Principals of this computer
management consulting firm. Major responsibilities included preparing computer program
specifications and related forms, proposals and other client deliverables, correspondence,
memoranda, invoices, flowcharts, organizational charts, manuals, etc. Designed and revised
input forms and report layouts for client use in individual projects. Proofread and edited
handwritten and typed materials to ensure consistency and clarity in format, content,
application, and readability. Frequently supervised other secretaries on various projects,
and trained staff and major clients (including New York Integrated Financial Management
System, Financial Management System of the District of Columbia, The Bank of California,
The Bank of Hawaii, and Bank of America) in computer usage and data entry.
07/14/1974 to 10/08/1976National Park Service (Federal Government), Washington, DC.
Clerk-Typist for the Classification Branch of the Personnel Office of the National Capitol
Region of the National Park Service of the Department of Interior. Prepared organizational
charts, job descriptions, memoranda, and evaluation reports, editing as required.
Processed personnel and position classification action requests, maintained personnel
files and records, greeted visitors, and answered general office inquiries.
Skills Experience
Skilled in document and multimedia design, production, presentation, and integration
(including word processing, page layout, web design, and digital
music/photography/videography). Proficient on Mac and IBM-PC platforms.
Skills Software
Representative programs used (not all-inclusive):
Adobe Acrobat (PC/Mac document capture/distribution/multimedia)
Adobe Illustrator (PC/Mac vector illustration)
Adobe InDesign (PC/Mac document design)
Adobe Photoshop (PC/Mac photo capture/enhancement)
Amadeus (Mac audio manipulation)
Apple iLife (Mac integrated multimedia photo/music/video/DVD production)
FileMaker Pro (Apple) (PC/Mac database)
FileSite (PC document management)
Final Cut Express (Mac video production)
Fission (Mac audio manipulation)
iManage (PC document management)
Keystone Javelan Practice Management System (PC time entry/maintenance)
Legal MacPac (PC MS Word macros specific to legal field)
Lexis-Nexis FullAuthority (PC legal citation)
Microsoft Office Suite (PC/Mac, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
Logic Express (Mac music production)
OmniPage Pro (PC document scanning/capture/OCR)
PageSpinner (Mac web design)
Propellerhead Record/Reason (Mac music production)
QuickTime Pro (PC/Mac multimedia)
WordPerfect (PC/Mac word processing/document design)
Workshare DeltaView (PC document comparison)
Worldox (PC document management)
Education
High School: Takoma Academy; Takoma Park, MD; diploma.
Columbia Union College; Takoma Park, MD; Broadcasting/Communications major, Music minor;
no degree.
University of Maryland; College Park, MD; Theater Arts major, Music minor; no degree.
Additional Information
Gary is my LEGAL, full name; I have no surname or middle name.
Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
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