Melanie Blum
Irvine, California ***** 949-***-**** ********@***.***
Results-focused leader specializing in optimizing business operations, building strong client relations, and performing various tasks vital to running a business eager to offer over 37 years of experience toward maximizing a top employer’s success
Profile
Self-motivated professional offering over 10 years of managerial experience and more than 37 years of experience in all areas of business including financial planning, preparing balance sheets, performing payroll, and managing inventory
Utilize analytical, organizational, and technical skills to provide the best service to clients and employers
Excel at prioritizing, coordinating, and managing daily operations to maximize productivity and efficiency
Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills instrumental to maintaining customer and employer relations
High level of professional integrity instrumental to maintaining confidential records
Professional Background
CONSULTANT, Legion Counsel, Inc. 2004 – Present
Strategically analyze and review complex medical documents from closed fertility clinics to determine the best legal action
Proactively identify and address the missing genetic material for clients by utilizing proper auditing procedures
Play a vital role in organizing all financial activities to ensure seamless operations and increase bottom-line profits including the preparation of financial statements, management of books, and supervision of staff members in areas of A/P and A/R
Perform human resource duties such as arranging payroll for staff
Manage inventory and ordering to maintain optimal stock levels
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Law Offices of Melanie Blum 2000 – 2004
Represented a variety of victims of serious medical malpractice and fertility malfeasance; track record of successfully resolving various cases
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Blum and Roseman, APC 1998 – 2000
Successfully undertook many multimillion dollar cases including the representation of hundreds of clients involved in the complex litigation against University of California and clients with serious birth injuries
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Law Offices of Melanie Blum 1981 – 1988
Supported clients that were victims of medical malpractice and auto accidents as well as those with contract negotiations and will discrepancies
CONTROLLER, O’Asian Designs 1975 – 1978
Productively organized A/R department to maximize efficiency and reduce waste in inventory; effectively turned around company’s loss of $2M into a $5M profit
ACCOUNTANT, Louis O’ Kelso, Inc. 1972 – 1975
Acted as a liaison for all attorneys in the practice to increase communication
Efficiently wrote checks, balanced checkbooks, and analyzed costs and expenses
ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR, I.N.A. Insurance Company 1971 – 1972
Supervised and oversaw accounting clerks; collaborated with clerks to prepare premium tax returns
Education
Law Degree, Loyola Law School; 1981
Master of Business, California State University; 1978
Bachelor of Arts, California State University; 1971