Christina Bovay
Defiance,MO
Summary
Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Edward Jones
01.2014 - Current
- Data Entry for Legal Complaint Investigations Department using Legal Files
- Submission of U4/U5 Financial Advisor Filings to FINRA Regulatory Agency
- Provide Legal Service with daily reports identifying Municipal agency accounts
- Co-Chair and Chairman of Firm Hispanic Business Group
- Training of incoming Administrative associates on Legal Files and Data Entry
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task.
Administrative Assistant
GSK
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Provide daily support in every capacity to all Senior Leadership Team managers to include appointment scheduling, expense report submission and all preparation for monthly entire site meeting
- Arrange transportation, hotel and meal accommodations for senior visitors
- Perform Near Miss safety data entry into Access as well as completion assistance for Environmental Health and Safety department
- Work closely with Facilities manager as well as Facilities Planner to ensure maintenance requests and Near Miss safety issues are completed
- Assistance with hiring events as requested and needed for HR
- Communication and translation for Spanish speaking employees as needed
Bilingual International Customer Service Rep
Technolas Perfect Vision
12.2009 - 02.2012
- Manage customer service for Latin American accounts including order entry, expedite shipment releases, export questions and documentation process
- Communicate directly with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure all shipments were executed in accordance with customer specifications and country requirements including licensing
- Work with Letters of Credit on many shipments with extreme accuracy to ensure payment by the bank and no holds/delays on shipments or payment
- Create, processed and maintained export documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, and SLI
- Other responsibilities included trouble shooting, pricing, delivery and product information
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Rep
Tri-National Inc.
03.2005 - 03.2009
- Arrange weekly truck shipments into Mexico for Mexican clientele
- Weekly payroll administrator for over 300 drivers
- Assist with accounts receivable/accounts payable invoicing of approximately 100 to 150 daily invoices
- Generate various weekly reports for the Vice President of Operations
- Oral and written translation from Spanish to English
- Perform incoming driver orientations as well as preliminary background checks and employment verifications
- Responsible for driver log sheets insuring the accuracy in accordance to the regulations of the Department of Transportation
Administrative Assistant
Frito-Lay Inc.
08.2004 - 02.2005
- Responsible for generating daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports
- Manage the planning, coordinating, and implementing the monthly sales meetings for all District Sales Leaders
- Coordinate all mailing of monthly bulk sales material to over 150 Route Sales Representatives
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
ProLogis
09.2003 - 07.2004
- Prepare proposals and lease agreements for commercial properties
- Manage accounts payable, receivables, and reconciliation in Microsoft Access
- Organize all aspects of special events designed to advertise/market properties
- Coordinate all procurement of office supplies through various vendors and courier companies
- Liaison for Marketing Officers with brokers and building tenants
Specialist 4
United States Army
10.1983 - 12.1986
- Executive Assistant to Brigadier General
- Trainee Drill Instructor
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois06.1991
Skills
- Certified in Export/Import Regulations
- Proficient in Spanish
- Skilled in Utilizing Microsoft Office 365 Tools
- Proficient in PeopleSoft Accounting
- Proficient in ADP Payroll
- Experience with AS400 Technology
- Cisco VPN Configuration
- Expertise in JJ Keller Scanning
- Accounts Receivable Oversight
- Payroll Management
- Service Excellence
- Legal Record Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Legal Assistant after two years of administrative assistant work.
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Military Service
United States Army, 10/83, 12/86, Specialist 4, Executive Assistant to Brigadier General, Trainee Drill Instructor, Honorable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Edward Jones
01.2014 - Current
Administrative Assistant
GSK
05.2012 - 12.2013
Bilingual International Customer Service Rep
Technolas Perfect Vision
12.2009 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Rep
Tri-National Inc.
03.2005 - 03.2009
Administrative Assistant
Frito-Lay Inc.
08.2004 - 02.2005
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
ProLogis
09.2003 - 07.2004
Specialist 4
United States Army
10.1983 - 12.1986
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish
Illinois State University
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