Diana Kathary
Port Norris
Summary
Adaptable office manager with extensive experience in HR and payroll. Known for strong attention to detail and effective time management.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages expertise in vendor engagement, efficiency, and operational improvement to drive organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/Payroll/Office Manager
Harbor House Seafood, LLC
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and communication among staff.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
- Enforced office policies that aligned with company values and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Developed streamlined processes for inventory management and supply ordering systems.
- Implemented office policies to enhance productivity and maintain a positive work environment.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions, vendor contracts, and client communications.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law Offices of Seymour Wasserstrum
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed case files and maintained organized legal documentation for attorneys.
- Prepared legal correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials with high accuracy.
- Coordinated scheduling of court dates and client meetings to optimize attorney time.
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
- Reduced attorney workload through proficient document management, handling correspondence, and performing clerical tasks.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Assisted in trial preparation, compiling critical documents and evidence for successful legal proceedings.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Operations Coordinator
Midgett Realty
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed vendor relationships ensuring timely procurement of supplies and services.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.
- Maximized resource utilization by monitoring staff schedules and allocating tasks.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, keeping accurate records and managing audits as required.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of large teams across several sites.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and team collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Visalia, CALegal Studies
Santa Barbara Business College
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Phone and email etiquette
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Vendor engagement
- Information protection
Timeline
HR/Payroll/Office Manager
Harbor House Seafood, LLC
10.2021 - 09.2025
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law Offices of Seymour Wasserstrum
02.2020 - 10.2020
Operations Coordinator
Midgett Realty
09.2015 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Legal Studies
Santa Barbara Business College