Jessica Benitez

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Telephone: 786-***-****; Email: ac2fbl@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

M.A.C in Forensic Accounting

Florida Atlantic University, expected graduation-August 2017

M.B.A. in Corporate Business

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

B.A. in Criminal Justice, minor in Psychology

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Certification in Paralegal Studies, ABA Approved (Dean’s List)

Coursework: Introduction to Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, Tort Law,

Family Law, Elder Law, Real Estate Law, Trial Practice

EXPERIENCE

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Bookkeeper/Accountant/Acting CFO February 2017-Present

Managed bank accounts, payroll and document routing

Worked directly with accounting firm for tax information and resolve discrepancies

Reconciled all bank and credit cards

Processed online transfers and payments

Handled all cash and deposits

Payroll of over 50 employees

Office management

Human Resources Coordination

Staff recruitment, training and supervision

U.S Securities & Exchange Commission

Senior Paralegal (Contractor)-Security Clearance granted September 2014-February 2017

Assistant to SEC accounting department

Review production received by banks and financial statements

Input financial information into Excel worksheets

Review transactions to create declarations for use in trial

Assistant/Paralegal to Regional Trial Director

Attend trial and hearings

Electronic filing of pleadings

Administrative tasks

File maintenance

Perform legal research

Prepare Subpoenas

Trial preparation

Attendance at trial

Calendaring

NOSICH & GANZ, P.A. April 2013-March 2014

Paralegal-Practice Groups: Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Legal Malpractice

Prepare medical records, billing and deposition summaries

Prepare case timelines

Perform legal research

Prepare subpoenas and notices of depositions

Obtain medical records from hospitals, doctors and vendors

Mediation and trial preparation and Case management

Legal document translation from English to Spanish

ATKINSON & BROWNELL, P.A. May 2011- April 2013

Paralegal-Practice Groups: Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation and Aviation Law

Prepare of medical records, billing and deposition summaries

Prepare case timelines and perform legal research

Prepare subpoenas and notices of depositions

GARBER & GOODMAN INC. / ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH November 2007 - May 2011 Executive Assistant to CEO

Build relationships and maintain regular contact with Miami Beach City Officials

Provide direct assistants to all event organizers during the duration of scheduled events

Review all contracts and negotiations for Art Basel Miami Beach

Work directly with international clients to prepare schedules for their events

Manage calendars and meetings using Microsoft Outlook

Respond to calls relating to Art Basel Miami Beach

Act as an office manager for the Art Basel Miami Beach office

PUIG DEVELOPMENT, FORT MYERS, FL March 2004 - November 2007

Property Manager

Manage and maintain four residential buildings

Financial administration, property occupancy and compliance

Manage day-to-day operations of rental offices

Prepare all leases and documentations for new tenants

Oversee the construction process during renovation

Review data collected by property managers to ensure accuracy

Ensure with corporate support staff on management company procedures

Provide prompt, detailed and accurate general status reports on properties assigned

COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Internet research

LANGUAGES Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish

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