Theresa C. Ozias
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
*************@***.***
Skills Profile
Administrative assistant with 25 years of experience. Provide high-level administrative support. Self starter with strong organizational skills. Ability to execute and evaluate projects with little or no supervision; detail oriented; people friendly personality; Proficient user Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher). Type 70 wpm.
Work History Administrative Legal Assistant - November 2006 – September 2010
Aspen of D.C. and EGS, Inc., Government Contractor. Government Contractors with background clearance.
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, Detroit Mission Support Center, Southfield, MI
• Organization of all case files including preparing for permanent Federal storage according to Federal policy and procedures
• Oracle database case tracking
• Travel arrangements using Federal Traveler including preparing financial vouchers
• Preparing and assembling federal documentation in accordance with Federal policy and procedures.
• Tracking and ordering office supplies
• Utilizing modern office automation systems
• Compiling data, statistics and pertinent information applying to Title VII Employment Law.
• Compiling and organizing information from investigative reports
• Internet research pertaining to case law
• Knowledge of DHS local policies, regulations, procedures and standard formats for preparing correspondence.
• Researching, assembling, editing and summarizing subject related to the activities.
Discovery:
• Digesting reports of investigation, medical records and other discovery documents Draft Requests for Production of
• Analyze facts within discovery, depositions and medical documents to assist at trial and determine whether further discovery documents needed or will be requested by opposing counsel.
Depositions:
• Prepare questions for depositions.
• Coordination of witnesses; assembling and distributing material pertaining to witness;
• Scheduling court reporter.
• Assist attorney during deposition.
• Digest deposition transcripts to assist in at trial.
Trial Preparation:
• Generate witness charts summarizing relevant anticipated testimony.
• Organize, maintain and prepare files for trial.
• Locating and contacting witnesses; witness and third-party Agency contact to obtain records for trial.
• Prepare trial binder with exhibits, witness testimony and other pertinent documentation including travel and court reporter documentation, directions, names and telephone numbers.
Miscellaneous:
• Liaison with MSPB and EEOC judges and staff.
• Produce Agency files for Judge, attorneys and counsel for MSPB cases, including generating TOCs. Assist in obtaining documents to create these files.
• Generate tables of citations/authorities and contents for brief and appendices. Create and label appendices and exhibits.
• Working knowledge of EEOC and MSPB rules and regulations, both procedural and substantive.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional 9, including accurate block redaction function.
• Redaction of legal, medical and human resources documents for cases using knowledge of Privacy Act and SSI laws.
Administrative Assistant, Lead Teacher and Coordinator – 1987-2008
Faith Apostolic Church of Troy, Troy, MI
• Administrative Assistant to Educational Director
• Preparing and giving seminars.
• Developing curriculum with a three year scope and sequence plan.
• Lead teacher for college and career age
• Preparing weekly lessons and lesson plans, implementing material.
• Coordinating city-wide event.
• Event and seminar planning, speaking using Power Point.
Education Microsoft Office 2001, Certificate Expert User in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Comp USA, Troy, MI
Temperament (Personality) Counseling
Sarasota Counseling, Sarasota, FL
Kimball High School 1975
Royal Oak, MI
Honors and Awards
Certificate of Appreciation from State of Michigan, State Representative Sue Rocca's Legislative Advisory Committee.
"Appreciation for service as a legislative advisor to the elected State Representative of the 30th Legislative District. It is this kind of civic involvement and active participation in the legislative process by the recipient of this award that makes our democratic system of government work. The recipient of this recognition is to be congratulated for outstanding service to the State of Michigan."
References
Janice Reed
Former Educational Director
Faith Apostolic Church of Troy
Bradley Flynn
Senior Counsel
Department of Homeland Security
TSA
Office of Chief Counsel
1000 Town Center, Suite 1850
Southfield, MI 48075
Pastor Marvin Walker
Faith Apostolic Church of Troy
6710 Crooks Rd.
Troy, MI 48098