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Candice C. Pedro

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and client service best practices.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Brokerage Coordinator to Executive Vice Chairman

Cushman & Wakefield
07.2021 - Current
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Balanced multiple simultaneous project deadlines without compromising the quality or timeliness of deliverables.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.

Executive Legal Assistant

Ferreyra Law Group, P.C.
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
  • Worked alongside attorneys and legal processes.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Wrote and filed (Physical, E-Filing, and Fax Filing) pleadings with Alameda and Santa Clara County courts on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
  • Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submittal.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.

Executive Legal Assistant & Office Manager

Ginny Walia Law Offices
08.2016 - 10.2020
  • Initiated billing statements and managed all firm partners and associates administrative matters, including answering all incoming calls.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients. In addition to, creating and implementing marketing strategies and proposed innovative ideas to attract new clients.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, interrogatory documents and requests for admissions, discovery and document drafts for court submittal.
  • Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, and motions to court.
  • Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys, including electronic filings for firm.
  • Maintained litigation docket and calendars for attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Handled of firms Preliminary Declaration Disclosure Documents for all Family Law divorce cases.

Accounts Payable & Office Assistant

Cryospec, Inc
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Reviewed invoices for discrepancies and approval prior to payment
  • Received and matched up P.O.'s and requested PO's when applicable
  • Entered invoices using QuickBooks
  • Processed rental report- then created individual customer invoices (printed and mailed them)
  • Prioritized new filing for new fiscal year's AP & AR
  • Resolved discrepancies in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information using QuickBooks
  • Prepared weekly check runs with QuickBooks/Printed and obtained signatures on AP checks and mailed them out
  • Responded to all emails (Outlook) and phone inquiries involving payables (receivables when necessary)
  • Distributed & mailed W-9(s) and 10-99(s)

Education

Certification - Creative Writing

Stanford University

Bachelor's Degree - English Lit, Creative Writing

San Jose State University

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Information Collection
  • Financial Management
  • Project Management
  • Document Management
  • Database Management
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship Building
  • Follow-Up Skills

Software

Outlook & Outlook Calendar

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Calendar

QuickBooks

Intacct Accounting

CoStar / Loopnet

Kronos

BOX

Teams

OneDrive

Additional Information

Freelance Small Business Consultant - Long Term Client

H air by Amber, LLC (October 2015 - Present)

  • Create/Assist with contracts
  • Inquiries regarding marketing ideas and strategies via Social Media and Outside Marketing
  • Consultant when needed for more difficult matters regarding conflict resolution with clients.
  • Backup of all hard copy of contracts via GoogleDrive & Implement of procedures
  • Profit and Loss Budgeting and Goal Forecasting
  • Registered business as an LLC

Timeline

Brokerage Coordinator to Executive Vice Chairman

Cushman & Wakefield
07.2021 - Current

Executive Legal Assistant

Ferreyra Law Group, P.C.
10.2020 - 07.2021

Executive Legal Assistant & Office Manager

Ginny Walia Law Offices
08.2016 - 10.2020

Accounts Payable & Office Assistant

Cryospec, Inc
01.2012 - 12.2014

Certification - Creative Writing

Stanford University

Bachelor's Degree - English Lit, Creative Writing

San Jose State University

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