PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Legal Secretary in the area of Intellectual Property with several years of strong Patent Prosecution/Litigation background, which includes preparation and submission of Applications, Amendments, Appeals, Renewals, Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fees, Maintenance Fee Payments, Briefs, Memorandums, Answers, Certificates of Services, Exhibits and other related documents and duties, as well as Reminder Letters and follow-up correspondence. Patent Prosecution cases involved in the areas of chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, computer software/hardware and digital electronics and other pertinent subjects. Experience also includes Office Management in the areas of travel and meeting arrangements, office supplies, handling confidential phone calls and correspondence on a one-on-one basis with clients and supervision of a secretarial staff of 10.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office/Windows 95-2000, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, DocsOpen, iManage, some PowerPoint experience, WordPerfect 3.0-8, E-Mail, Internet, Facsimile Operation, Dictaphone Transcription and Typing Speed of 70+ CWPM.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

12/15 - PRESENT Equis Financial Services

(Mortgage Protection, Life Insurance, Final Expenses & Annuities)

Atlanta, Georgia

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; Provides administrative support to Financial Advisor; Client Intake, file preparation and maintenance; Assists clients by providing information; responding to inquiries; resolving problems; Greets clients, answers incoming calls and directs calls as needed; Enters customer data and updates changes in the CRM database as needed;

Oversees ordering of supplies, purchase orders, etc.; maintenance of office equipment; and, Performs any other duties assigned by manager

04/13 – PRESENT Michael J. Bootcheck, LLC

(Intellectual Property)

Conyers, Georgia

Paralegal – Freelance (As Needed)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights; Research & Reporting legalities, requirements and specifics in preparation (85%) and submission (15%) of Patents, Trademarks and Copyright Applications.

04/2012 – 12/12 Winfrey & Winfrey

(Criminal Justice & Family Law)

Conyers, Georgia

Paralegal Intern – Grade (A)

Utilizing O.C.G.A. (familiarized me with Georgia Law), researched applicable laws and provided written reports regarding specific cases in answer to questions posed by each attorney; administrative duties included office management, handling phones and taking messages; client intake for both, Criminal Justice & Family Law cases; interviewed clients in preparation of trial and collected information re same; maintained dockets for both attorneys and prepared files for court appointments, as well as office appointments. Filed documents in the Courthouse, depending upon which applicable jurisdiction (Rockdale County, Newton County & Walton County).

11/08 – 01/11 AT&T

(Conyers Call Center)

Conyers, Georgia

Sales Associate – Team Captain

Sales Associate selling services for AT&T, i.e., local calling, domestic long distance, international long distance, inside wiring and equipment maintenance plans, High Speed Internet/DSL, dataconnect plans (laptop internet on-the-go) and DirecTV promotions – Nominated as Team Captain due to my inspirational, upbeat and team efforts.

02/07 – 01/08 Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro, LLP

(Intellectual Property)

Los Angeles, California

IP Administrative and Prosecution Assistant to Lead Patent Prosecution/Equity Partner

Assigned to Lead Patent Prosecution/Equity Partner on all phases of Intellectual Property procurement and prosecution utilizing advanced functions of Microsoft Word (Windows), which includes working with patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, infringement, settlement agreements, confidentiality and technology transfers.

Under extremely minimal supervision, responsibilities include heavy client correspondence, billing and other miscellaneous administrative duties; work independently in gathering pertinent information from and in relation to files/cases; processing various forms and documents relating to the prosecution of U.S. and Foreign patent and/or trademark prosecution matters; preparation and submission of Applications, Amendments, Appeals, Briefs, Renewals, Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fees and Maintenance Fee Payments, as well as Reminder Letters and follow-up correspondence, which includes the constant maintenance of dockets.

05/06 – 11/06 Raytheon Company

(Aerospace: Intellectual Property & Licensing Department)

El Segundo, California

Contract Position – IP Legal Secretary to Senior Patent Counsel

Although minimal, supervision was provided by Senior Patent Attorney in the Intellectual Property Department of the El Segundo Office. Reporting Supervisor located in the Waltham, Massachusetts Corporate Office. Administrative duties and responsibilities included the maintenance of event calendars; Travel/Expense arrangements and reports; Responsible for Patent Prosecution docket upkeep and maintenance of inventor files; Constant contact with clients via telephone, correspondence(e-mail & regular mail) and face to face; Utilize and exercise written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and collaborative teamwork attitude; Exercise good judgment, and ability to work well with associates and all levels of management; Accurate, thorough and ability to work with minimal supervision; Exhibits excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task; Handle and work directly with confidential employee-related information with a professional discretion level.

Heavy typing (70+ CWPM) of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office materials via hand-written copy (including technical data, scientific mathematical equations, chemical formulas, tables, columns and charts) as well as, client correspondence; docket maintenance; worked independently in gathering pertinent information from and in relation to files/cases; processing various forms and documents relating to patent prosecution matters; 85% preparation and submission of patent Applications, Amendments, Appeals, Briefs, Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fees and Reminder Letters and follow-up correspondence.

EDUCATION

08/11 – 05/13 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Covington, Georgia Paralegal Studies AAS Degree

01/89 - 06/90 Southern Junior College Birmingham, Alabama Computer Programming Major

01/81 - 06/83 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, New York Criminal Justice Major

09/80 - 12/80 Florida Memorial College Miami, Florida Criminal Justice Major

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