Manager Office

Rowena E. Davis

***** ******** ******, ********, ********** 92563 Telephone: 951-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Experienced, results oriented paralegal/manager with a demonstrated track record in achieving goals, leading strategic planning and defining executable plans. Strong negotiating skills in partnering with shared resources. A progressive, creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving while integrating the best practice. Excellent presentation and communications skills with the ability to influence and facilitate diverse groups to think outside the box and synthesize concepts into vision. A strong initiative and willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completion. Able to work both in a strategic mode, as well as “rolling up ones sleeves” and working in detail. Acting quickly and decisively achieving desired outcome.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Effective Communication; Advanced technology skills; Multi-Tasking; Research and Investigative; Organization; Attention to Detail

CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Spearheaded, trained and mentored legal staff on basic chapter 7 and13 bankruptcy preparation; Conducted community awareness seminar on bankruptcy filing; Continually trained and advised attorneys on bankruptcy e-filing and preparation

EXPERIENCE

FLAT ROCK LEGAL, Riverside, California

Paralegal 2/2010 to Present

Serve successfully as a liaison between attorney and client with the intake and preparation of bankruptcy documentation as well as procure appearance attorney when required or necessary. Review documentation, collect additional necessary forms and/or documentation from client. Prepare and complete both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for filing either through ECF or walk-in to court with total success. Extremely familiar with judges and staff in Bankruptcy court of Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles. Prepare bankruptcies for pro se debtors with a 100% accuracy and success rate. Prepare/open adversarial actions and responses, Motion for Relief of Stay, Motion to Avoid. Lien, Discharge Injunction and all other pertinent motions for Chapter 7 and 13

MORRISON & FOERSTER,LLP, Los Angeles, California

Paralegal 3/2006 to 3/2010

Prepared aviation (management and sale of aircraft) contracts from oral instructions. Prepared various correspondence, agreements, reports, memoranda and other aviation based documentation. Under limited supervision, performed complex administrative activities related to the specific work and function of Corporate Finance and Aviation law. Handled routine client/non-client inquires with little or no guidance and performed research relating to aircraft management and sale as directed.

THELEN REID BROWN RAYSMAN & STEINER, Los Angeles, California

Legal Assistant (Firm Closed 11/2007) 2/2004 to 3/2006

Participated in all phases of discovery, trial preparation, arbitration or mediation; reviewed and analyzed correspondence and pleadings; participated in case strategy and planning. Implemented appropriate systems for collection and organization of case materials, prepared legal documents, trial notebooks, and coordinated the activities of case teams. Drafted letters and other correspondence for attorney, arranged activities and services by identifying and clarifying needs. Prepared expense reports and maintain time entries for monthly attorney billing. Maintained multiple calendars setting, monitoring, and confirming appointments and developing itineraries.

LAW OFFICE OF IRMA POOLE ASBERRY, Riverside, California

Office Manager/Senior Paralegal 8/1997 to 2/2004

Prepared all summons, petitions, responses, responses to district attorney child support actions, income and expense declarations, marital settlement agreements, restraining orders, paternity actions findings and orders after hearing; probate document preparation for guardianship, stepparent adoptions, power of attorneys for real and personal property and health care. Communicate with clients and opposing counsel regarding case files; research case law. Developed and implemented recruiting strategies/programs regarding office growth strategies. Overseen new hire processes and separation of staff employees; directed and/or approved orientation, integration and exit interview process. Overseen all employee relations, counseling, investigations and other personnel issues. Coordinated with counsel on employee grievances. Facilitated records, department development and implemented all Human Resource polices.

EDUCATION

University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D. C.

Economics Bachelor of Arts

Dean list 1987-1990 Conferred 1991

Phillips Jr. College, Las Vegas, Nevada

Paralegal Specialized Associate

Graduated with Honors Conferred 1995

University of West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Law School Juris Doctor 2 years

California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California

Graduate School Masters in Criminal Justice To be Conferred

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