CHRISTIAN MASTRODONATO

ac2lo2@r.postjobfree.com / 415-***-****

OFFICE EXPERIENCE

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP San Francisco, CA Legal assistant Oct. 2002 – Dec. 2004

Supported three litigators, including one partner; part of team that secured a $118M unanimous jury verdict

Aided in editing motions, pleadings, discovery and correspondence

Assisted on trials providing full administrative support, occasionally involving overtime work

Handled court filings, client contact, calendaring, travel logistics, expense reports, contact database and time entry

Natural Heritage Institute Berkeley, CA Paralegal/legal assistant Sept. 1999 – Aug. 2001

Supported the attorney whose national practice focused on water and energy

Built on, and established new relationships with large network of fellow non-profits

Engaged in service filings, client contact, calendaring and administrative matters

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Poker Player San Francisco, CA Online tournament professional Dec. 2004 – Apr. 2011

Successfully managed a sizable bankroll while playing in thousands of high stakes online tournaments

Went head-to-head with well-known poker players like durrrr, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and James Woods

Mastered mathematical skills, patience and fast-paced decision-making in high-stress situations

NASM-Certified Personal Trainer San Francisco, CA June 2014 – Nov. 2015

Passed NASM’s national certification exam which required months of preparation

Performed physical assessments, developed workouts and provided injury management

EDUCATION

UC Berkeley Extension Berkeley, CA June 2017

Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies GPA: 3.5

Studied: Foundational Skills, Authority, Research & Writing, IP Law, Criminal Law, Business Law & CA Procedures

Colby College Waterville, ME May 1999

Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.1

Major: Biology, with a concentration in Environmental Science Minor: Religious Studies

Dean’s List 1995 & 1999, Spanish language tutor 1996-1998

Fluent in Spanish