SKILLS:• Quickbooks Pro, Premier & Enterprise 9
• Legal billing programs - knowledge of Abacus & Timeslips
• Excel & Word
• Ability to use PC or MAC systems
• Internet savvyPERSONALITY TRAITS:
• Persistently organized
• Able to multi-task a variety of assignments
• Able to produce under deadlines and handle large, on-going projects
• Excellent writing, communication, and editing skills
• Team Player
EXPERIENCE:
CRYSTAL BLUE MANAGEMENT, INC. (RIVIERA
POOLS AND SPAS), CULVER CITY, CA (1999-Present)
Business
Manager & Bookkeeper
Pool, Spa &
Waterfeature Construction Company & Landscaping/Design-to-Build Projects
O2 MAX FITNESS, INC., SANTA MONICA, CA (2007-Present)
Business Manager & Bookkeeper
Youth Fitness Company
LAW OFFICES OF ELIZABETH T. PIERSON, SANTA MONICA, CA (2009-Present)
Bookkeeper & Business Consultant
Legal Services - Emphasis: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Tax Law
LAW OFFICES OF LEAH ANTONIO-KETCHAM, SANTA
MONICA, CA (2008-2010)
Bookkeeper
Legal Services - Emphasis: Entertainment Law & Contracts
SMYRSKI LAW GROUP, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA (2004-2007)
Bookkeeper & Legal Assistant
Legal Services - Emphasis: Intellectual Property (95% patents/5% trademarks)
EDUCATION:• University of West Los Angeles, School of Paralegal Studies, Inglewood, CA
(American Bar Association Approved) – 1999-2001
Enrolled in Paralegal Specialist Certificate program in Corporate Law with an emphasis
in Intellectual Property & Accounting; Dean’s List: 1999-2000.
• West Los Angeles City College, Culver City, CA – Graduated May 1995
Associate of Arts Degree (History); Dean’s List: 1994
• University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA – Major: Fine Arts/Art History (1981-1984)
PERSONAL:
• Monty Hall-Cedars-Sinai Diabetes Tennis Tournament, Los Angeles, CA (1996-1998)
Volunteered in the Executive Committee (charity)
• Hobbies include flyfishing, hiking, reading, traveling
• Resides in Los Angeles County with my husband, son, and Chihuahuas - one of which is BIG LOU.
References Available Upon Request