LINDA TORRES-BOBET
Skills
. Bilingual in English and Spanish
. Excellent communication skills for frequent interaction with staff and
clients
. Ability to juggle competing priorities, manage multiple projects
simultaneously and organize a high volume of details
. Sound organizational skills, self-starter, and ability to stay
positive and professional during extended work hours
. Resourcefulness, ingenuity and a proven ability to solve problems
independently
. Discretion, sensitivity and excellent judgment in regards to
confidential information
. Proficient with all Microsoft Office Programs
Professional Experience
Concord Apparel Company; New York, NY (Contract) September 2013 -
September 2013
Receptionist
. Answered all telephone calls and routed them to the appropriate
salesperson
. Entered all orders into the Astro data base system
. Handled the incoming mail and packages and distributed to the
appropriate salesperson
. Prepared FedEx, UPS, and other global packages
. Prepared swatches for shipment
. Fax, file, scan and copy documents as needed
Coiro, Wardi, Chinitz & Silverstein; Bronx, NY
July 2012 - May 2013 Calendar Clerk/ Receptionist
. Scheduling and confirming depositions, motions, trials, 50H-Hearing,
arbitrations, jury selections, status, preliminary and compliance
conferences, appointments with clients and interaction with client
from inception of file until trial
. In-put all personal information into company data base Abacus
. Answer all incoming phone calls and transfer calls to appropriate
partner
. Send all appropriate medical correspondence to doctors, hospitals,
insurance companies and No-Fault companies
. Fax, file, scan and copy documents as needed
St. Joseph's Cemetery; Yonkers, NY
October 2008 - June 2011
Administrative Assistant
. Maintained total organization of files
. In-put current and past Deed Holder information into Pontem data base
system
. Answered all calls, faxed and copied all legal and important documents
. Prepared all legal documents for Burials
. Collected all monies for Burials
Troutman Sanders, LLP; New York, NY
August 2007 - August 2008
Legal Administrative Assistant
. Maintained total organization of files in a high-volume immigration
department
. Organized correspondence along with client documents
. Maintained spreadsheet and records of all closed files which are held
at an offsite storage facility
. Scanned and updated corporate documents into the document managing
system
. Coordinated with Records Department in order to upkeep detailed
records of files and documents, including files in the records center
and offsite facility
. Worked closely with attorneys and paralegals to coordinate management
of client and corporate files
Hodgson Russ, LLP; New York, NY
October 2005 - August 2007 Administrative Assistant
. Maintained total organization of files in a high-volume immigration
department
. Organized correspondence along with client documents
. Maintained spreadsheet and records of all closed files which are held
at an offsite storage facility
. Copied and scanned corporate documents into the document managing
system
. Created new redwelds and folders for new cases
. Worked closely with attorneys and paralegals to coordinate management
of client and corporate files
Tutor Time Daycare Center; Bronx, NY
October 2004 - October 2005
Teacher Assistant
. Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom routines for children ages 6
weeks to 5 years old
. Assisted children in self-help skills, i.e., feeding, dressing,
activities and social skills
. Helped to maintain a safe nurturing and clean working environment
New York Institute for Special Education September 1996 -
June 2004
Teacher Assistant/ House Parent
. Assisted classroom teacher in maintaining a structured learning
environment for developmentally delayed children ages 3-5
Assumed an active role in the day-to-day scheduled classroom
activities under the direction of the class teacher and team
members
. Participated in meetings regarding individual programs for behavior
modifications for the children based on specific needs
. Maintained order, logs regarding the emotionally disturbed children
during the night shift
. Made sure the children were asleep and woke up on time for the
school day
OMRDD; Bronx, NY June 1998 - November 2000
Developmental Aide
. Assisted with implementing ADL Skills
. Accompanied clients to different outings
. Administered medication to clients
Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker January 1995 - July
1996
Clerical/Filing Assistant
. Maintained files for Accounts Payable and Litigation
departments for the NYC office as well as 13 regional offices.
. Prepared copies of all expenses needed for yearend analysis.
. Researched various cost expenses for attorneys.
. Distributed staff payroll, handled confidential documents.
Education
Saint Catherine's Academy
High School Diploma