Diane Carson
**** ******* ****** - *******, ** **609
****************@*****.*** - 510-***-****
A position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative
talents and commitment to excellence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner/Operator
Reality Travel - Oakland, CA - April 2009 to December 2012
Home based travel agency that provided vacation travel for groups
Cruises and Land Vacations
Prepared and procured every aspect of groups travel arrangements
.
Procurement Specialist II
Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA - January 2003 to April 2009
Process purchase requisitions on 20/20 and Ariba systems.
Provide regular communication to NCAL Service Area Project Managers to
insure a high level of service and
to troubleshoot any problematic purchase orders.
Procure IT equipment and general office equipment, furnishings, supplies
and miscellaneous services from
through new contracts, competitive bids or existing contracts.
Check deliveries and invoices against purchase orders for type, quantity
and condition. Process bills and
invoices from vendors and contractors.
Prepared payment vouchers.
Meet with requestors to ensure full understanding of the need and that the
proposed purchase will satisfy the
need.
Meet with vendors and contractors to ensure quantity and item description
satisfy the need of the requestor.
Performed other duties as assigned.
Executive Assistant to Chief Trial Counsel
State Bar of California - San Francisco, CA - April 2000 to October 2002
Maintain the calendar, schedule meetings, and resolve scheduling conflicts
Coordinate all communication to and from Chief Counsel including screening
calls and responding to letters
and e-mails on Chief Counsel's behalf
Coordinate conference calls
Responsible for all administrative duties needed to maintain efficiency of
office
In addition to general correspondence, prepare PowerPoint presentations,
organizational charts, reports,
graphics, etc. as required
Coordinate travel needs
Maintain files for correspondence, records, reports
Sort and distribute incoming mail
Office Manager
Bancroft & McAlister - San Francisco, CA - January 1991 to December 1999
Managed the day-to-day work-flow and coordination of legal secretaries
administrative duties in the office.
Supervised Reception Desk and performed morning reception duties along with
serving as backup Receptionist.
Responsible for limited supervising of support staff, assist in developing
and implementing office initiatives and
ensuring the firm remains compliant with local, state and federal
regulations.
Served as Human Resources and Benefit Specialist for the firm.
Worked collaboratively with management and had significant interaction with
attorneys staff and clients.
Collaborate with various staff and departments in preparing special
projects. Assist in organizing events,
banquets, and or seminars.
MCLE coordinator.
EDUCATION
Berkeley City College
Paralegal Certification
Unilex Paralegal College
City College of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualifications
# Innovative Professional with more than 20 years of experience with
demonstrated initiative, creativity and
success.
# Proactive leader with refined business acumen and exemplary people
skills.
# Highly skilled in administration, staff management, negotiation,
budgeting, presentation, and cost controls.
# Proven ability to effectively handle multi-task and changing levels of
responsibilities.
# Superior communication, intuitive, interpersonal, analytical,
organization, problem/conflict resolution and
leadership skills.
# Displays an outstanding blend of planning, prioritization and time
management abilities
# Quick study with an ability to easily grasp and implement new ideas,
concepts, methods and technologies.
# Trustworthy, proven record of integrity, understands and respects the
importance and value of dealing with
confidential issues.
# Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder.