Chandra "Megan" Bockoven

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Fresno, California 93705

559-***-****

aduwsi@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Multifaceted business professional with ten years of experience as a legal assistant and fifteen years experience as an office administrator and a bookkeeper with a demonstrated capacity to excel within a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and juggling multiple priorities, readily adapting to change and keeping a sense of humor under pressure. Organized planner and creative problem solver with superb attention to detail, able to work independently and exceed expectations.

Education

Associate in Applied Science degree – Accounting

Heald College, School of Business – Fresno, CA

Graduated with highest honors – GPA – 4.0

Skills Summary

Office Skills:

Office Management

Records Management

Database Administration

Spreadsheets/Reports

Calendaring

Typing Speed 50+ wpm

Front-Desk Reception / Customer Service

10 Key by touch

Postage Meter, Fed Ex, UPS

Computer Skills:

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Access

Smart

QuickBooks

Goldmine

Timeslips

Social Networking & E-Mail

Internet Research

Accounting Skills:

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Account Reconciliation

Cash Handling/Banking

Payroll

Sales tax

Financial Reports

Professional Experience

Office Administrator

●Performed a large variety of administrative duties and clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management, ordering supplies and maintenance of office equipment.)

●Provided front desk reception, greeted clients and answered a multi-line telephone system; screened and transferred calls; communicated with clients to address inquiries and resolve issues; provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable responses to information requests.

●Assisted students with all aspects of their education process including completion of requirements for graduation, problem resolution, financial concerns and applying for State Board Examinations.

●Represented my employer in a professional manner at all times, maintaining a clean and polished public image of myself and the office.

●Created new processes that maximized proficiency, and included supporting spreadsheets, forms and reports, as needed by management.

●Facilitated efficient communication with clients and staff through professional written and verbal communication skills.

●Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks, mastering new technologies and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

●Developed and maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduced redundancy, improved accuracy and efficiency, and achieved organizational objectives.

Legal Assistant

●Worked closely with attorney and clients in the preparation of various legal documents.

●Demonstrated an ability and eagerness to learn thus developing an extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property Law, including Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights.

●Filed and assisted in the preparation of both domestic and foreign applications for various forms of intellectual property protection for vast number of clients.

●Followed technological advancements for legal research, communication and document filing and kept attorney up-to-date on the various internet resources not previously available.

●Managed database of client information, regularly prepared correspondence notifying clients of relevant deadlines and ensured the delivery of premium service to clients.

●Maintained the attorney's calendar and scheduled all necessary appointments.

●Maximized efficiency of document preparation by converting Word Perfect form letters to Microsoft Word and adding database fields to the documents greatly reducing the time required for document preparation. Trained other employees on their use.

●Commissioned by the State of California as a Notary Public. Performed various Notary duties for our clients and for the general public, as needed.

Bookkeeper

●Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of accounting theory by performing all bookkeeping duties for both a single entity and in a multiple-client setting with superb accuracy and completeness of data.

●Verified and posted transactions to general ledger; prepared journal entries; generated various reports and financial statements; and assisted in the preparation of tax returns.

●Managed financial transactions and record keeping with strict attention to detail; reconciled and balanced accounts; generated bank deposits; verified and balanced receipts; ensured timely and accurate handling of all accounts payable matters; managed payroll and assisted in the preparation of payroll tax returns.

Employment History

Office Administrator / Bookkeeper

2017 - 2022

Federico College, Fresno, CA

Office Administrator / Bookkeeper

2014 - 2016

PM Fleet Service, Inc., Fresno, CA

Financial Assistant

Aug - Nov 2013

G. J. Gardner Homes, Selma, CA

Internet Marketing & Sales

2011 - 2013 mytt

Self Employed, Fresno, CA

Cleaner/Inspector

2010 – 2011

Shaver Lake Vacation Rentals, Shaver Lake, CA

Bartender

2009 – 2010

Ace Diamond LLC, Fresno, CA

Legal Assistant / Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

1998 – 2008

Worrel & Worrel, Fresno, CA

Bookkeeper

1997 – 1999

Sheila Reilly, CPA, Fresno, CA

Accounting Assistant

1997 – 1998

Asher Personnel Services, Fresno, CA

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