-- Legal Assistant | General Accountant | Administrative Assistant --

Highly inquisitive, motivated, creative and resourceful professional

with proven leadership experience in various administrative functions,
including scheduling and preparing dispositions and other legal
actions. Energetic self-starter with capacity to work under minimal
supervision, at ease in fast-paced and high stress environment,
capable of utilizing time management skills and prioritizing projects
under time-urgent deadlines. Skilled at analyzing and assembling
complex information and data, researching and preparing memoranda
regarding the law, the facts and the application of the law to those
facts, as well as managing litigation and administrative timelines.
Highly knowledgeable in monthly financial reporting, tax statement,
depreciation, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger
accounting, reconciliation, and audit preparation. Exceptional ability
to accomplish technical, specialized, and complex office
administrative tasks utilizing independent judgment. Ethics-driven
working style; known for exercising discretion and maintaining strict
confidentiality.
Areas of Expertise

Client Service
Time Management
General Accounting
Office Management
Bookkeeping and Filing
Real-time Transcription
Organizational Management
Legal Management and Paralegal
Executive and Administrative Management
Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
Technical Acumen

Tabs | QuickBooks | Lotus 1, 2, 3, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word,

WordStar | Internet Explorer
Professional Experience
Cramer, Multhauf & Hammes, LLP Waukesha, WI
Legal Assistant
2007-2010
* Prepared legal documents and supported attorney in estate
planning, residential and commercial real estate transactions,
contractual matters and setting up of new corporations and limited
liability companies.
* Assisted the attorney by researching legal precedent,
 investigating facts as well as completing projects as assigned by
the attorney.
Iron Mountain | MacDonald & Walczak CPAs, LLC | Patrick Cudahy, Inc.
Milwaukee, New Berlin, Waukesha - WI
Data Entry Clerk | Assistant Accountant (Temporary Positions)
2006-2007
* Assumed full responsibility for entering medical files data into
the largest medical record storage facility in the country.
* Supported the entire office throughout tax season and made
necessary adjustments to diverse records and/or logs, such as
journals, payroll/ time reports, or property records.
* Prepared a variety of detailed accounting, statistical and
narrative financial statements or reports requiring analysis and
interpretation.
* Performed clerical duties as assigned including answering
telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine
operation and filing
* Assisted Vice President of Marketing and Marketing Department on
all projects assigned.
Niebler & Roth LLP Waukesha, WI
Legal Assistant
2006
* Provided legal support to three partners in tax, commercial and
residential real estate transactions, contract law and set up new
time entry billing system.
* Assisted with the preparation of proposals for decision, final
orders, and other decisional documents resulting from
quasi-judicial hearings.
* Performed preliminary work in the preparation of legal opinions.
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Kohner, Mann & Kailas S.C. Milwaukee, WI
Paralegal

2001-2006
* Managed the preparation and filing of foreclosure complaints and
foreclosure proceedings through sheriff's sale and eviction as
necessary.
* Arranged bankruptcy filings, including proofs of claim and motions
for relief.
* Organized and prepared pleadings and maintained document files.
* Promoted from legal secretary supporting 17 attorneys to paralegal
in foreclosure and bankruptcy.
ARCADIS, Geraghty & Miller, Inc. Milwaukee, WI
Office Administrator
 1998-2001
* Administered all phases of office functions while managing a
40-person staff, including human resources, accounting along with
phase I and phase II environmental reports preparation. Reported
directly and rendered assistance to the regional vice president,
area manager and office manager.
* Maintained close supervision on the daily functions of the staff,
ensuring productivity and checking the quality of the output.
* Conducted close observation and provided essential recommendations
to the management regarding more effective and more organized
handling of specific operations within the firm.
Earlier Career
Reynolds Machine Co., Inc. Muskego, WI
Executive Secretary
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C Milwaukee, WI
Floater / Legal Secretary

Simpson and Simpson, A.P.C. San Bernardino, CA

Legal Secretary / Office Manager
Reid & Hellyer, A.P.C. San Bernardino, CA
Accounting Supervisor
Louis Allis Manufacturing Co. Milwaukee, WI
Secretary / Accountant / Junior Budget Administrator
Trinity Memorial Hospital n/k/a St. Luke's South Shore Cudahy, WI
Bookkeeper / Floater
Education
Coursework in Accounting I and II
Milwaukee Area Technical College, West Campus West Allis, WI

Field of Study: Business

South Milwaukee High South Milwaukee, WI
Professional Training
National Career Readiness Certificate - In progress
Awards and Honors
Received numerous promotions in many previous positions
Received