Billing Specialist Executive Assistant
Resume:
MELANIE A.
LOPEZ
MELANIEAPRILLOPEZ
@GMAIL.COM
LINKEDIN.COM/IN/MELANIE-
LOPEZ-A058077B
BEAN STATION, TN 37708
OBJECTIVE
Embrace my profession that will
bring to light my unique capabilities
to adapt to even the most stressful
situations and exceed the
expectations of my employers
SKILLS
Legal document preparation,
internet-based filing systems.
Microsoft Word, Publisher, Front
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE PARALEGAL AND BILLING SPECIALIST
November 2024 – Present
Remote
Utilizing Upwork.com as a connection point for providing services ranging from transcriptionist, personal assistant, executive assistant, paralegal and Billing specialist.
INTAKE SPECIALIST
CROW ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
February 2023 – Present
Remote – Tennessee Based Co.
Screen incoming calls for valid probate requirements. Assist in the emotional process via conversation with potential clients. Assist with preparation of probate and estate planning documents in various Tennessee counties. BREAK IN EMPLOYMENT
August 2022 – February 2023
LICENSING COORDINATOR
TESLA
April 2021 – August 2022
Remote
Obtain and maintain business licenses that are needed at the state, county, and local levels to install solar panel roofing panels or solar panels and the lithium battery storage needed for each system.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PARALEGAL
CONNOR & CONNOR PLLC
July 2018 – April 2021
Nevada
Obtain and maintain medical and recreational cannabis licenses for various cultivation, production, distribution, and dispensaries throughout Nevada. Prepare SOPs for the facilities in accordance with state requirements. Prepare and submit change in ownership to state and local authorities for all facilities. Assist in CASA cases and assist in Registered Agent matters. Heavy communication with state and local governmental agencies overseeing cannabis matters.
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Page, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Adobe, Photoshop, and
Word Perfect. Billing systems
Freshbooks, Timeslips, TABS,
Quickbooks. Hot Docs,
WorldDocs, File Site, LexisNexis,
Lawcrawler., Abacus, SAGA,
Gmail, Drive Calendar, Google
Voice, internet marketing, multi-
line phones, Records Management
systems: Versatile, iManage,
Autonomy, Smead. Practical
Planning Systems, NJ Medicaid
system, Probate process, estate
planning, family law, insurance
litigation, marketing in assisted
living facilities.
OFFICE MGR/PARALEGAL/ACCTS
RECEIVABLE/MARKETING/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
THE GRODBERG LAW FIRM, LLC
March 2015 – July 2018
NJ
Office finances. Billing and collections. Hiring and training of other legal administrative personnel. Scheduling. Heavy client contact. Asset Protection documents and procedures. Client accompaniment to facilities and establishment for placement. Estate Planning document preparation. Insurance claims. Liquidation of assets. Transfer of properties. Digital marketing. Community outreach to assisted living facilities to assist in growing firm base. PARALEGAL/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO VP/
DEVILS ARENA ENTERTAINMENT/NJ DEVILS
October 2013 – March 2015
NJ
Prepare various documents & correspondence. Function as Gatekeeper for General Counsel & Senior Counsel. Manage all invoices and bill payments for legal department. Organize and maintain records within the legal department. Maintain records regarding insurance matters. Function as liaison between legal and finance departments. Maintain legal department corporate documents associated with all entities. RECORDS & INFORMATION MANAGER
CANON BUSINESS PROCESS SERVICES
April 2011 – October 2013
New York
Implement new computerized records management systems. Organize and maintain records within the legal environment. Maintain professional and ethical standards by records department personnel. Maintain and compile physical files. Convert file systems into new computerized systems. Assist by acting as liaison between my company and the firms whom we service. Train the staff at each firm in proper usage of Records Management System. Ensured that the projects met timeline expectations. Additional Employment Experience is available via LinkedIn.com. 3
EDUCATION
MA – CLINICIAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Liberty University – In Progress
MS-PSYCHOLOGY / SEPTEMBER 2016
University of Phoenix– GPA 3.49
BA - PSYCHOLOGY / SEPTEMBER 2014
Thomas Edison State College – GPA 3.5
AAS – PARALEGAL STUDIES / DECEMBER 2001
Brookdale Community College – GPA 3.8
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
Undergraduate volunteer experience at Search Day School for Autistic children, adult day cares in Union, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, and Ocean counties in New Jersey.
Volunteer at the local homeless shelter in organizing the pantry at St. John’s in Newark, New Jersey.
Volunteer at numerous charities walks as a licensed massage therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Volunteer at The Shade Tree for women in Las Vegas Nevada.
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