MICHELLE SONZA

ad3pjr@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Career as an Administrative Assistant for Office Role SKILLS:

● Proficient in WordPerfect, MS Office Suite, Internet, Database Management

● Operate office machinery such as multi-function copier, register printers, fax, scan

● Excellent in English grammar and spelling, format documents, proofreading

● Great Customer/Supplier service skills, sales and procure services

● High level of integrity, a self-starter, honest, multi-task and organized

● Team player attitude; can troubleshoot issues and flexibility adjusting to different roles

● Strong attention to detail and able to work with minimal or no supervision

● Manage travel arrangements and expense reimbursement requests

● Manages calendars, responds to and sends out meeting requests, and ensures schedules are kept accurate

● Coordinates meetings with internal associates and external contacts. Schedules meeting rooms, visitor passes and equipment as required

● Time management in prioritizing several urgent tasks needed to be completed simultaneously EDUCATION:

Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, VA

Legal Studies 2010-2012

GPA 3.7

Class Rank: Overall grade of 98.9% in Legal Writing Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA

Legal Studies 2010

GPA 3.750

Class Rank: Perfect test score in Intro to Legal Assistant Perfect final test score in Family Law

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Tidewater Community College President’s List – 5/2011 Tidewater Community College Phi Theta Kappa Norfolk Chapter – 4/2011 Tidewater Community College Dean’s List – 12/2010

Thomas Nelson Community College Vice President’s List – 5/2010 EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

3/2021-Present Travel Consultant – Fora Travel

Emphasis in travel and hospitality services

o Build and leverage strong relationships to manage/plan all service partner resources (hotels, cruise, flights, DMC, resorts) to book trips, vacations, business trips, honeymoons, anniversaries o Market destinations visited and learn all the perks and travel spots to share with Clients o Book inclusive packages with 2 people up to group travels o Facilitate travel arrangements and accommodations for individuals and groups o Ongoing training provided for selling and planning destinations 10/2021-3/2022 Resource Manager – Esquire Deposition Solutions Emphasis in legal services

o Build and leverage strong relationships to manage all service partner resources (court reporters, digital reporters, videographers, interpreters)

o Support delivery of service excellence by setting expectations and inspecting service partner work product quality

o Assist Clients in requesting type of procedure on calendar for assigning (court hearing, depositions, arbitrations)

o Attend monthly and weekly meetings to ensure Clients’ goals and inter-office goals are achieved o Submit daily and weekly reports for coverage and with any add-on or last minute changes to fill the jobs as they are received through the portal

o Utilizing available resources to assign most appropriate provider for jobs to cover/fill o Confirm affiliate coverage per deadline by establishing best practices o Collaborate with production team to resolve reporter quality concerns with remedial action, if necessary o Perform other duties as needed in support of office/area client satisfaction to include answer incoming Client calls, actively demonstrate company values, work together as team in designated office 03/2020-11/2020 Paralegal Assistant – Realty Income Corporation Emphasis in purchasing commercial free-standing real estate o Mainly Supporting the Legal-Acquisition Legal Team o Compile file documentation for transactions upon receipt of requests from the business teams o Assist with misc. title matters

o Assist with review of property and diligence information and advise Attorney and Paralegal of potential issues

o Assemble closing documents and prepare for execution o Assist with post-closing follow up and preparation of transaction reports and other interdepartmental communications

o Assist with records retention and filing, including management of documents on SharePoint o Handle various requests for assistance and support Supporting the Corporate group o Special projects and duties as assigned (including without limitation for the Legal PM group and Corporate Paralegal, as applicable)

01/2020-2/2020 Accounts Payable Admin – Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. Emphasis in medical device company

o Verify vendor accounts, reconcile statements and related transactions; o Maintain account ledgers and prepare for posting; o Prepare post journal entries for CFO;

o Assistant Staff Accountant with audits, prepare check runs for Accountant to post; o Verify invoice received from Buyers, enter invoices for payment (PO and non-PO); o File and update Service Agreements and W-9’s

04/2016-6/2019 Administrative Assistant-Management – Bombardier Transportation (O&M Project) Emphasis in mass public transportation rail industry o Provide clerical and administrative support to members of Management Team for heavy rail subdivision, Maintenance of Way and Sprinter Operations Facilities; o Communicate effectively

o Assist in complex and fast-paced office environment o Take initiative to be up to date with policies, procedures and interpersonal correspondence for new material o Meet appropriate deadlines to benefit the operation o Assist in preparing end of the year audit reports o Authorize funds for approval levels

o PTC Secretary on Change Control Board; monthly PCard expense reports from all Managers o Maintain and monitor vendor/supplier expense reports o Maintain fleet vehicle registration and insurance o Request and submit Company phones; request and submit Company laptops and other devices o Liaison for corporate and project team to maintain smooth operation of facilities. 04/2016-6/2019 Administrative Assistant-Management – Bombardier Transportation (O&M Project) Emphasis in mass public transportation rail industry o Provide clerical and administrative support to members of Management Team for heavy rail subdivision, Maintenance of Way and Sprinter Operations Facilities; o Communicate effectively

o Assist in complex and fast-paced office environment o Take initiative to be up to date with policies, procedures and interpersonal correspondence for new material o Meet appropriate deadlines to benefit the operation o Assist in preparing end of the year audit reports o Authorize funds for approval levels

o PTC Secretary on Change Control Board; monthly PCard expense reports from all Managers o Maintain and monitor vendor/supplier expense reports o Maintain fleet vehicle registration and insurance o Request and submit Company phones; request and submit Company laptops and other devices o Liaison for corporate and project team to maintain smooth operation of facilities. 01/2013-4/2016 Legal Assistant/Word Processor – Winet Patrick Gayer Creighton Hanes, Vista, CA

(formerly Winet Patrick & Weaver)

Emphasis in construction defect defense government tort claim and personal injury litigation o Transcribe pre-mediation reports, pre-trial reports to insurance company o Initial evaluation and analysis, recorded interviews, administrative hearings o Summarize medical records, draft discovery request and response, application for good faith settlement application for good faith settlement,

o Application for service on Secretary of State, prepare motion for summary adjudication, and other motions o As a legal Secretary handled eight construction defect cases filed in several jurisdictions o Calendar PMK and expert depositions, mediations, status conferences, teleconferences, o Maintain CMO timelines and file accordingly

o Knowledgeable in e-file Lexis Nexis File & Serve Xpress, format, proofread 06/2012-10/2012 Legal Administrative Assistant – Irdeto USA, Inc., Carlsbad, CA Emphasis contracts for global media technology company and software security o Assistant to the Contract Administrator in corporate legal department of Irdeto USA, Inc. o Carefully reviewing, edit and execution of contracts in relation to legal entity, products, customer care, services, facilities

o Scan fully executed contract and email soft copy o Enter pertinent information in data management system o Assign virtual copy in system to retrieve document ID number File hard copy; enter corporate documents in data management system, electronic and physical filing 11/2011-06/2012 Legal Assistant – Cowardin & Kim, PLC, Newport News, VA Emphasis in estate planning, wills, trusts, family law and criminal procedures o Legal Assistant for supervising attorney

o Open new files, draft simple wills

o Call court of clerk’s office and set up court dates o Handle uncontested divorces, set up separation agreements o Active in litigation team for estate planning litigation case o Set up all trial binders, rough draft discovery requests and responses o Set up calendar meeting

o Call client and set up initial appointment

o Handle criminal procedure including court appointed cases, file papers with court

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