Bernadette Malave

*** *. ***** ******, ******** CA 91206

Cell: 323-***-****; Email: ad1s5c@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY:

I have long-term experience serving as a live-in companion and caretaker of an elderly roommate, including assisting with social and physical activities, grocery shopping, cooking and light housekeeping I am also highly skilled in office management and am results-oriented; learn quickly; and enjoy challenges and problem-solving. I have the ability to work independently; manage various tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. I have the ability to converse in Spanish and am certified in American-Amisian Sign Language. Certified Open Water Scuba Diver.

EXPERIENCE:

Live-in Personal Caregiver 5-2016- 3-2020

• Provided companionship and care with empathy, patience, good humor, and patience.

• Provided assistance with physical activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.

• Arranged and accompanied to doctor appointments.

• Assisted in monitoring and taking medications.

• Arranged and accompanied to social outings.

• Shopped for groceries, made healthy meals, and conducted light housekeeping.

• Kept family member informed of status and needs.

Short- and Long-Term Temporary Assignments 5-201*-*-****

ACN Los Angeles, CA

Small Business Owner (Online/part-time) 1-2014 to 1-2016

• Local & Long Distance/Wireless

• Merchant Processing

• Phones/T.V.

• High-Speed Internet

• Home Security

Paseo Del Mar, LLC Los Angeles, CA

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant 2-2012 to 2-2013

• Ensured a positive welcoming environment for all visitors.

• Answered and transferred calls effectively to proper extensions on a multi-line telephone system.

• Maintained managers’ calendar.

• Scheduled and arranged conference room meetings for 20 law offices.

• Handled tenant complaints/concerns pertaining to water leaks, air conditioning, plumbing.

and coordinated with building management to ensure proper facility maintenance.

• Translated Spanish to English, and English to Spanish.

• Managed office/kitchen supplies, sorted and distributed mail, received deliveries, and processed

outgoing packages.

Armbruster & Goldsmith Law Office Los Angeles, CA

Legal Assistant 1-2004 to 10-2011

Maintained organizing files, faxing, copying, and scanning;

• Filed (electronically, by fax, or by hand) court documents, exhibits, pleadings, and briefs.

• Calendared case schedules, including dates for hearings, meetings, client appointments

utilizing standard industry software.

• Created routing sheets.

• Answered phones, took and delivered messages on a timely basis.

• Handled lobbyist payments of all listed clients.

• Handled all subpoenas.

• Organized company Christmas list /gifts (personal).

• Maintained accurate records of all storage facilities.

• Maintained legal databases.

• Provided executive support to the Associate Attorney.

• Coordinated complex travel arrangements, including transportation, accommodations, and itineraries.

• Oversaw general office tasks such as office supplies, FedEx, UPS, office mail, and dealing with

vendors.

Walt Disney Company Burbank, CA

Legal Assistant 8-2000 to 10-2001

• Drafted preliminary authorship agreements.

• Prepared requisite attachments and exhibits for various agreements.

• Maintained calendar, resolved scheduling conflicts, and answered/triaged phones.

• Submitted travel and expense reports.

• Prepared presentations for internal/external meetings.

• Handled correspondence and performed all administrative support functions.

Law Office of Stephen Kennedy New York, NY

Legal/Administrative Assistant 1-1987 to 1-2000

•Provided executive support to the CEO/President and four litigation associates.

•Served as liaison for Law Office with Judges and District Attorneys.

•Coordinated travel itinerary for both business and family.

•Coordinated meetings, seminars, social functions and personal financial affairs for the

CEO/President.

•Reviewed legal periodicals and materials relevant to particular areas of law.

•Updated and maintained library materials.

•Maintained a calendar/tickler system for court filings.

•Assessed, prioritized, and assigned cases to appropriate attorneys.

Translated depositions from Spanish to English, and English to Spanish

•Provided research support for briefs on case facts, case precedents, statutes, and administrative codes.

•Conducted interviews with clients to gather background information.

•Prepared client for court hearings.

•Generated correspondence and typed letters, memos, and reports to the CEO.

Judge L. Rosenthal & Cassinas Brooklyn, NY

Legal Assistant 3-1980 to 10-1986

•Managed complete operations of Correspondence Department consisting of 2 Supervisors and 40 Specialists.

•Hired, trained, scheduled, supervised, and evaluated staff.

•Implemented efficient workflow procedures.

•Obtained discovery police reports, search warrants, and affidavits.

•Tracked legal deadlines, court filings and compiled data to prepare litigation reports.

•Drafted and revised staff manuals.

•Drafted motions compelling discovery documents.

•Served as liaison with partners, senior associates, lawyers, paralegals, and other

osecretaries within the office as well as outside medical, legal, and corporate personnel.

•Researched law regarding appealable issues and drafted notices of appeal, assignments of error

oand arguments.

•Arranged for diversion, civil compromise and work releases

•Organized correspondence and memos.

EDUCATION:

Western Governors University

BS Business Administration with Emphasis in Medical Mgmt. 2-2024

Los Angeles City College

Paralegal - Certificate 6-2004

Smart Horizons

Child Care Developme5nt Associate Certificate 4-2017

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Legal Secretarial Training - Certificate 12-2000

SKILLS:

Typing: 50 + WPM, Window XP, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Quicken, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, ProCite, Worldox, legal Solutions, Lotus, Frontpage, Amicus, Lacerate, Stamps.com, and Internet, Translation, American/Amisian Sign Language interpreter; Bate stamp.

Licensed to drive, but do not currently have own vehicle.

Navigation of Los Angeles public transportation.

ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Certified Scuba Diver

VOLUNTEER WORK:

25 + years volunteer work with the Guild Corp. for handicap/disabled and deaf children.

20 + years volunteer/part-time work with the 72nd Precinct, NYC/Community Affairs Dept.

5 + years volunteer with the Special Olympics

Volunteer work with Trial Lawyers Charities - 2019

REFERENCES:

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