Assistant Executive

OLGA MARIA R. SANTOS

***** ******* ****, **********, ** 20874

ac0psc@r.postjobfree.com 301-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a highly organized Legal Assistant with extensive experience in office administration, a BA from an accredited university and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal studies program. I have a reputation for maintaining and processing client records, files and legal documents in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner. I am thorough and detail-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to excellence. Ethics oriented working style; known for exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality. Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment through advanced multi-tasking skills. Additional skills include:

Creative thinking and problem solving

Organizational and technical skills

Good independent judgment and analytical skills

Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology

Experience with case filings in the court system

5 plus years of law firm experience

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite, West Law, Lexis Nexus programs

Team player and excellent under pressure

Typing speed of 60 wpm with high accuracy

Spanish bilingual (listening, speaking, reading, writing)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SANTOS & SONS, INC., Rockville, MD (2012-2014)

Assistant

Assisted with a variety of administrative office duties related to the daily running of the business including worker’s compensation legal matters.

VOLUNTEER and FUNDRAISING, Washington Metropolitan Area (1994-2012)

St. Raphael Parish and Pre-school, Rockville, MD

St. Elizabeth Parish and Elementary School, Rockville, MD

Meals On Wheels, Rockville, MD

Manna Food, Washington, DC

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Washington, DC

Georgetown Preparatory School, Rockville, MD

Friendship Place, Silver Spring, MD

Election Judge Volunteer, Montgomery County

THE WORLD BANK, Washington, DC (May 1992-August 1992)

Staff Assistant

Undertook the tasks of greeting clients, receiving calls, taking messages and handling a multi-line phone for the front desk of the East Asia & Pacific Division.

Assisted with a variety of administrative tasks as assigned in a fast-paced environment including, but not limited to, editing and transcribing legal documents.

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MULDOON, MURPHY & FAUCETTE, Washington, DC (1987-1990)

Legal Executive Assistant

Provided administrative support to firm partner in the mergers and acquisitions area with professionalism, confidentiality and a positive attitude in an intensely fast-paced environment.

Typed all correspondence, agreements, proposals, resolutions, charters and bylaws, offering circulars, exhibits and other corporate legal documents to be filed with the federal and state regulatory agencies; such as mutual to stock conversions and holding company formation documents.

Arranged all travel as needed.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Bethesda, MD (1983-1987)

Executive Assistant to Corporate Director Safety & Health (1985-1987)

Through application of well-rounded knowledge and creativity, developed and implemented systems for collecting, interpreting and reporting highly specialized data that greatly enhanced the capabilities of the organization. Specifically, compiled data from each off-site location and designed and maintained programs to efficiently manage safety and health statistical reports in a confidential manner.

Worked closely with Corporate Vice President Personnel in the planning of corporation-wide meetings and training functions that required considerable interface with field offices.

Assistant to Director of Corporate Tax Department (1984-1985)

Assisted in the completion of the Federal and State tax returns for the Corporation and other documents; such as, the 401K Plan and Ethics Regulations compliance documents.

Planned meetings and coordinated schedules and travel arrangements for attorneys.

Assistant to Director of Corporate Labor Relations Department (1983-1984)

Assisted four attorneys in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

Processed and revised lengthy labor contracts at on-site negotiations with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Coordinated schedules and travel arrangements for department staff.

M2LTD, Gaithersburg, MD (1979-1983)

Secretary to VP

Supported Vice President as the point of contact between executives and clients. Undertook the tasks of receiving calls, taking messages, and handling a multi-line phone. Coordinated production of English to Spanish language translation of technical workbooks and manuals, newsletters and proposals to government and private agencies.

Planned logistics, organized and took minutes of the Board of Director’s meetings.

EDUCATION

Georgetown University, Washington, DC (2014-2015)

ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program, Certificate

University of Maryland, College Park, MD (1990-1994)

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, BA Government & Politics, minor in Criminal Justice

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Member: 2017 National Capital Area Paralegal Association

Martial Arts: Korean, Tang So Do, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Certificate (2002-2012)

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