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Work History
Education
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Dawn Van Hoosen

San Jacinto,CA
Dawn Van Hoosen

Summary

Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Maintains impeccable files and organized case materials. Reliable employee seeking part time position offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Work History

Roger Hanson Attorney At Law
Santa Ana, CA

Administrative Legal Assistant
11.1999 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Created, edited and maintained correspondence, motions, subpoenas, opinions, complaints, declarations and pleadings associated with discovery and trial preparation.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.

Caregiver/Med Tech, Family
Garden Grove, CA

Caretaker
09.1998 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • I moved home to care for my father who suffered a major stroke and lost the use of his left side
  • I was with him full time for one year and then half of the time after that
  • Helped him manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Scheduled and accompanied him to medical appointments.

Alan Edwards
Corona, CA

In-Home Nanny
07.1995 - 09.1998

Job overview

  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.

The Silver Nugget Casino
Las Vegas, NV

Cocktail Waitress/Bartender
02.1990 - 03.1991

Job overview

  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Douglas Aircraft
Long Beach, CA

Data Entry Clerk/Customer Service Representative, Data Analyst
12.1986 - 01.1990

Job overview

  • I entered into the database all of the delays and cancellations from each airline who ran the company's airplanes
  • Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases.
  • Transformed project data requirements into project data models.
  • Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes.
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.

Integrity Security
Garden Grove, CA

Secretary/Receptionist
06.1986 - 12.1986

Job overview

  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.

Sam's Place Restaurant
Garden Grove, CA

Food Service Worker
11.1984 - 06.1986

Job overview

  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

Education

Pacifica High School
Garden Grove, CA

High school diploma
06.1986

University Overview

  • Awarded Master Typist as I took first place while representing my school in a district business competition

Skills

  • Typing
  • Assisting Legal Professionals
  • Billing Statements
  • Bartending
  • Office Management
  • Legal Research
  • Administrative Experience
  • Computer skills
  • Food service
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Caregiving
  • Home health
  • Certifications / Licenses
  • Travel and Event Coordination

Timeline

Administrative Legal Assistant
Roger Hanson Attorney At Law
11.1999 - 03.2017
Caretaker
Caregiver/Med Tech, Family
09.1998 - 02.2015
In-Home Nanny
Alan Edwards
07.1995 - 09.1998
Cocktail Waitress/Bartender
The Silver Nugget Casino
02.1990 - 03.1991
Data Entry Clerk/Customer Service Representative, Data Analyst
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Douglas Aircraft
12.1986 - 01.1990
Secretary/Receptionist
Integrity Security
06.1986 - 12.1986
Food Service Worker
Sam's Place Restaurant
11.1984 - 06.1986
Pacifica High School
High school diploma
Dawn Van Hoosen