IRIS B. ALFONSO

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Jersey City, New Jersey 07307

201-***-**** / acn63z@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/irisalfonso/

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Experienced office manager, executive assistant and legal. Direct report to various executives. Administrative

support to partners, President/CEO, CFO, SVP. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Professional

with exceptional analytical skills and organizational skills, with strong customer focus. Highly organized.

High level of discretion. Negotiation of leases/contracts. Asset management experience, including capital

expenditure coordinator and hospitality. Records management. Plan and oversee office/building moves.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dershowitz, Eiger & Adelson, P.C., New York, NY Mar. ?14-Present

Office Manager for law firm

? Office Manager to assist with certain operation projects . Full Office

Manager with various responsibilities.

? Coordinate and facilitate the search for new office space. Plan and oversee move.

? Review and coordinate retention policy on old files. Create, review and update spreadsheet,

showing list of previous clients and status on files. Prepare retention policy and letters.

? Coordinate with Building Super to facilitate and access basement storage space and set up for

destruction certain client files; coordinate, review and advise outside storage facility of destruction of

files.

? Manage the day-to-day operations of the law firm, including review of invoice and prepare checks;

access online banking for payment of certain invoices; prepare client billing.

? Prepare payroll; coordinate with healthcare broker for insurance renewal and policy changes.

? Other ad hoc projects.

S & E Azriliant, P.C., New York, NY Sep. ?13-Feb. ?14

Office Manager for law firm (taxation, estate planning and tax planning)

? Managed the day-to-day operations of the law office.

? Managed accounts payable for vendors and client expenses, and prepared for approval process;

monitored and maintained office supplies and inventory.

? Coordinated with Billing Manager on monthly invoices and payment received.

? Tracked and monitored staff schedules, including vacation and personal days.

? Processed tax notices for clients.

? Supported all aspect of IT, working with outside vendor, to ensure smooth operations.

? Assisted in resolving client complaints.

Ektornet US, Inc., New York, NY Oct. ?11-Sep. ?13

Office Manager for asset management firm (hospitality business) . Permanent hire from consultant.

? Performed all administrative and accounting support functions for the NYC office.

? Provided sole administrative support to the President/CEO, as well as the joint-CFOs of the NYC

office.

? Coordinated and prepared capital improvements for hotels; preparation and localization of closing

documents, including environmental site assessment, property condition report, purchase and sale

agreements, and maintain files; filed banking reports for properties. Obtained authorized approval

for capital expenditures.

? Organized and implemented office operations; prepared employee records; prepared

correspondence; designed filing system; reviewed and approved supply requisitions; assigned and

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monitored clerical functions; prepared and processed invoices; managed all vendor relationships;

worked with building management for office repairs and maintenance; coordinated office events;

conducted research and internet searches. Human resources activities.

? Arranged travel and scheduling calendar for NYC office, including visa and/or security applications.

Whatclutter!, Jersey City, NJ Jan ?11-Jan

?12

Founder/Owner of professional business.

? Provided solutions for personal and small business situations.

? Conducted all marketing efforts to locate potential clients and grow business.

? Consulted with potential clients and negotiate contracts. Performed administrative and accounting

activities.

International Fidelity Insurance Company, Newark, NJ Jan ?09-May

?10

Office Manager for largest independent surety and bail bond company in U.S.

? General administration responsibilities for Newark headquarters and the NY/NJ regional office.

? Supervised and evaluated three-person team; oversaw daily processing/distribution of

internal/external mail; operated express mail system, UPS, FedEx and Iron Mountain storage files;

ordered and stocked office supplies; coordinated and processed invoices; monitored building

management to ensure smooth facilities operations; coordinated moves, staff and furniture

relocation; coordinated renovations; liaison with IT department; trained and cross-trained support

staff.

? Coordinated and negotiated leases for all US offices, including over 23,000 SF headquarters,

creating estimated savings of over $2.5 million within 15 months; worked closely with In-House

Counsel and Senior VP and CFO in execution of leases. Reported to the Senior Executive Vice

President.

? Negotiated and managed office vendor relationships; negotiated a companywide contract for

shredding services that reduced costs, 30%, and ensured better, enhanced services.

Dershowitz, Eiger & Adelson, P.C., New York, NY Feb ?95?Jan

?09

Office Manager (Aug ?97-Jan ?09) / Legal Secretary (Feb ?95-Aug ?96) for prestigious high-profile law

firm.

? Performed all administrative, general accounting and human resources activities for three partners;

supervised staff; facilities management; special project management and implementation;

coordinated moves and renovations; substantial client and media interaction.

? Prepared extremely complex appellate documents, including briefs, habeas and certiorari petitions;

proofread and cite-checked; prepared legal documents for electronic court filing.

? Assisted with operational issues and coordinated compliance with professional CLE requirements.

EDUCATION

NetCom Information Technology, New York, NY

Project Management Professional Course

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

B.A., Major: Political Science

SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Google Mail,

QuickBooks Pro, Sage Timeslips, Tussman, Concur (Expense Reporting), PaperPort (scan),

Acrobat, AS400 (Underwriter database), ECF (Electronic Court Filings),

WestLaw/QuickReview, PACER; Bilingual ? English/Spanish.

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