Audra Karim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Excellent work ethic and adaptability in working on multiple projects and assignments through use of emotional intelligence and successful prioritizing. Attention to detail, organized, and an aptitude for learning new skills and a willingness to take on added responsibilities that contribute to team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
Estate Of AKS
01.2022 - Current
- Utilize Google Docs or Microsoft 365 Office to draft various documents: memorandums, motions, petitions, traverse, contracts, leases and other documents ensuring accuracy and observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Manage accounts receivable and payables.
- Manage, inventory and maintain both real and personal property.
- Handle various filings such as dissolving businesses, garnishments, evictions, liens, subpoenas and gather evidence and research case information.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to appropriate parties.
- Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
Dresser/Seamstress
Wardrobe
12.2007 - 05.2023
- Dress performers and ensure costumes are properly set throughout production.
- IATSE Local 768, Maintain, organize, arrange, inventory, and distribute costumes daily.
- Perform Quality assurance check before, during, and after performances for minor and/or major repairs and record data with accuracy and detail.
- Provided high-quality alterations for costumes and accessories.
- Operate commercial and domestic sewing machines and other garment related equipment or utilize hand stitching techniques to repair costumes.
- Steam and press garments with attention to detail or use laundering techniques while maintaining original appearance of garments.
- Perform Load-ins and/or load-outs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Intern
Los Angeles Public Defenders Office
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Report daily to supervising attorney to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Interact with over 12 clients by phone or over 25 customers in-person to process client intake sheets while observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Work on more than seven specific projects given by supervising attorney, using knowledge gained from paralegal coursework taken and previous working experience to perform research and draft letters at the direction of supervising attorney
- Participated in three off-site department expungement events hosted by the Public Defender's office, accomplishing direct interaction with the general public to process client intake sheets and inform the general public about services offered through the Public Defender’s office that determine eligibility to receive legal representation from a Public Defender and inform client of other resources/agencies that have partnered with our agency during off-site events
- Contact Los Angeles County courthouses, and other related facilities/agencies via phone, fax, or email to obtain client case status and provide updates to supervising attorney(s)/and legal staff regarding disposition of position of client’s case or cases
- Schedule appointments for the supervising attorney with different departments within LA County court system for the supervising attorney to review documents and files of clients and pending cases
- Perform administrative related duties: draft letters, file, sort, and fax
- Set-up and break-down events held off-site.
Education
Associate of Arts - ABA Approved - Paralegal Studies
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Introduction - NA (Pre-law Winter Institute)
Chapman University Pre-Law Winter Institute
Online01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bennett College
Greensboro, NC06.1995
Skills
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Drafting and Reviewing Documents
- Effective Customer Service
- Efficient and Detail Oriented
- Product Development and Sourcing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs
- Typing 52 wpm
Affiliations
Co-Chair, Diversity Committee - IATSE Local 768 (8/2020 - Current) Union Member, IATSE Local 768 (12/2007 - Current) President, Circle K - Los Angeles City College (11/2020 - 1/2022) Member, Circle K - Los Angeles City College (11/2020 - 6/2023) Member, UMOJA - Los Angeles City College (09/2020 - 6/2023)
Certification
OSHA 10 - General Industry
Timeline
Administrator
Estate Of AKS
01.2022 - Current
Intern
Los Angeles Public Defenders Office
06.2021 - 08.2021
Dresser/Seamstress
Wardrobe
12.2007 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - ABA Approved - Paralegal Studies
Los Angeles City College
Introduction - NA (Pre-law Winter Institute)
Chapman University Pre-Law Winter Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Bennett College