LAVERNE HALLAK
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven Law office and payroll professional, with a wide range of customer service and sales experience. Adept at maintaining cordial and professional relationships with colleagues, customers and supervisors. Seeking to further my experience within the field of law. Fluent in Chaldean and Arabic.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal Consultant, Spectrum Workforce 2013 to Present. San Diego CA
•Completed and reviewed multiple immigration legal briefs
•Reviewed real estate contracts
•Consulted on multiple restraining orders involving
•Worked on personal injury claims with insurance companies including worker’s comp.
•Responsible for court filings on both the state and federal levels
•Drafted pleadings and discovery
Payroll Consultant Specialist, Spectrum Workforce Inc.
•Managed over 3,000 employees globally
•Spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives focused on inclusion and opportunities for minority candidates
•Owned HR responsibilities including interviewing, training and onboarding new hires
•Scheduled meetings and coordinated conferences domestically and internationally
President, Payrolling.Com Corporation San Diego, CA June 2010 to May 2014
•Managed over 1,500 employees globally
•Managed payroll for multiple divisions within Google, Facebook, and Twitter
•Handled Data Entry and accounting for the company using Micorsoft Excel and other proprietary software
Accounting Manager, Boutique De Marcus Salon San Diego, CA
January 2007 to June 2009
•Managed all accounting for the Salon and 10 booth renters, and collected monthly rent payments
•Achieved all set sales goals while providing outstanding customer service.
•Head of Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and monthly and quarterly closings.
•Updated customer database on a daily basis.
•Fostered and maintained excellent customer relationships.
Legal assistant at the Law office of Laurite & Sidroplous - San Diego,
Ca
August 2001 to July 2005
•Assisted with preparation of legal documents
•Assisted in litigation procedures and project management
•Responded to client inquiries
•Performed research activities pertaining to precedents and other information
•Scheduled appointments and take phone calls
•Organized case files
•Coordinated outside attorney services such as court filing and exhibits management
EDUCATION BS, University of San Diego Major: Business Law