SKILLS:

•    Quickbooks Pro, Premier & Enterprise 9
•    Legal billing programs - knowledge of Abacus & Timeslips
•    Excel & Word
•    Ability to use PC or MAC systems
•    Internet savvy


PERSONALITY 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