Jessica Benitez
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Telephone: 786-***-****; Email: ***************@*****.***
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