A support service company providing the help necessary to complete special projects, meet deadlines, catch up on overflow work, or keep up with daily administrative tasks.

1998 – 2009: Architecture Firm in Encino, CA
Office Manager from 2006
Office Admin 2000-2005 (sole admin for office of 8)
Administrative Assistant 1998-1999 (One of 3 administrative staff)

Land Entitlement & Project Research: Online research, contact government agencies for land use constraints regulating zoning, setbacks, land use restrictions, assemble, review & summarize information and copies received from city

City Submissions: Assist in assembling city entitlement applications by completing rough draft of form, create and assemble attachments and reference documentation

Construction Administration: Maintain construction administration documents and process inquiries during the construction process (RFI, Submittals, EWA, change orders, addendum log, etc.) as well as transcribe and edit field observations and assemble accompanying photos into cohesive report

Project Management: Maintained process for construction administration documents to ensure timely turn around and proper documentation and follow up

Office Management:
• Hub of the wheel for internal/external correspondence
• Create & implement project file lifecycle system
• Implemented streamlined filing procedure that increased productivity and efficiency
• Organize and update digital reference files, maintain manufacture’s library, coordinate weekly office staff meetings
• New employee orientation, train and supervise office clerk, coordinate schedules and assigned work with part time employees

Projects:
• Created Guides & Reference manual (Office procedures, guidelines, office standards for drafters, map computer filing system, etc.)
• Implemented streamlined filing procedure that increased productivity and efficiency.
• Authored article about LA City Zimas training that was published in American Institute of Architects San Fernando Valley Chapter Monthly Newsletter, Elevations

1992 – 1998: Certified Public Accounting Firm in Northridge, CA
Accounting Clerk/Reception
Duties: Processing/dispatching payrolls/depositaries, balance general ledgers, bank reconciliation, assemble individual and corporate tax returns, produced analysis for quarterly reports, assisted with cash management client accounts. Reception and General Office

Projects:
• Created and produced Monthly Newsletter
• Created Client database utilizing Lotus Approach
• Assisted in streamlining payroll processing
• Produced Annual Tax Newsletter
• Revamped storage system
• Created procedure’s manual