Deana Ferber
Denver, CO *****
*********@*******.***
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Objective:
To acquire a full-time, permanent position in an environment that utilizes and appreciates my polished administrative skills and professional attitude.
Highlights of Qualification
Recently graduated with a B.S. in biology/chemistry and 3.65 GPA!
7+ years of executive administrative experience!
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Advantage accounting software.
Listens and communicates efficiently and professionally within a team and also works well as an independent self-starter.
Extremely reliable, detail-oriented, and organized.
Experience:
Avaya Communications, Inc. (Intellectual Properties Department)
Westminster, CO
Temporary Paralegal
011/10-03/11
• Researched assignment histories through the US Patent Office and managed their respective spreadsheets.
• Worked closely with IT department to perfect electronic conversion software.
• Organized paper file transfers and deliveries to scanning company.
• “Scrubbed” and organized newly switched electronic files.
Klaas, Law, O'Meara & Malkin, P.C. (Patents and Trademarks)
Denver, CO
Project Supervisor/Legal Secretary
02/04 – 01/11
• Contract work for large corporation:
o Supervisor for large patent proofing project
o Supervisor for electronic conversion project
o Foreign document docketing specialist
o Trained new employees on document recognition and docketing (US & foreign).
• Filed documents online for multiple attorneys.
• Maintained and managed schedule and billable hours for managing partners.
• Worked closely with accounting department and Advantage software by entering time for managing partners and contract admins, proofed invoices, and delivered them to their respective companies.
• Drafted and/or proofed managing partner’s correspondence.
• Supervisor and organizer for extensive paper filing system (5000+ files).
• Answered phones and ran errands when requested.
Education/Achievements:
• B.S. Biology/Chemistry minor (3.65 GPA) -- 08/2010 -- Metropolitan State College of Denver
• Research Assistant: Evolutionary Biology --12/08 to 05/10 -- Metro State College of Denver
• Teacher’s Assistant -- 08/08 to 12/08 -- Metro State College of Denver
• Winner -- “Who’s Who” 2008 Metro State Representative
• Candidate -- 2009 Alumni Scholar Award and Scholarship
• Member -- National Scholars Honor Society