Olga Gassman
*** *********** ***, #** ********, NY 11235
Home Phone: 347-***-****/Cell Phone: 718-***-****
email: ****.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
An experienced professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. A detail-oriented individual eager to take on a challenge and able to work independently or as part of a team. Seeking a position as a Legal/Administrative Assistant with a company that will utilize
my knowledge and experience while offering an opportunity for professional growth and advancement
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel; type 55-60 wpm; expertise in office procedures and technology, records management; certified Notary Public; fluent in Russian
EXPERIENCE
Rabinoff & Rabinovich, P.C. – New York, NY 2005-2010
Legal Assistant
Interview clients; prepare legal documents, including briefs, petitions, Affidavits and Notices of Appearance. Prepare immigration application forms and supporting letters. Prepare application packages for victims of Nazi persecution. Create databases of clients, draft letters, and file documents with courts. Perform genealogical research online and in Municipal and National Archives. Mail, fax or e-mail all legal correspondence, answer telephone. Organize and maintain law library, draft office memos; schedule appointments.
American Music & Dramatic Academy - New York, NY 2000-2003
Administrative Assistant
Created student database, updated transcripts, and processed applications
Prepared correspondence for faculty.Answered phones and responded to inquiries
Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY 1995-2000
Admissions Clerk
Received and processed students’ applications. Organized files and admissions forms.
Responded to telephone inquiries, handled administrative duties such as filing, faxing and photocopying
Martin Farber Law Offices - New York, NY 1987-1992
Secretary
Prepared specifications for patents. Mailed and faxed legal correspondence, answered phones
EDUCATION 1974-1976 State Community College – Moscow, Russia
A.A.S. in Business Administration/Marketing
TRAINING 2003 American Training Center – Forest Hills, NY
Advanced training for Bookkeeping Professionals
REFERENCES Available upon request