Donna Almonte
Fullerton,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Highly motivated, focused and well organized with the ability to shift priorities in a fast paced environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Officer
LA CLEAR
Commerce, CA
12.2009 - 06.2021
- Managed and oversaw the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Financial Services Unit for the Investigative/Intelligence Support Center (ISC), known as LA CLEAR.
- Prepared, reviewed, and managed budgets involving funding streams from Federal and State grants (budgets in excess of $3,000,000). Adhered to and followed fiduciary and grant guidelines/policies. Reviewed and prepared invoices for LA CLEAR and outside agencies (accounts payable).
- Oversaw payroll, planned, established and reviewed duties and activities of subordinates; acted as a liaison with Human Resource company, which involved hiring/terminating contract employees, monitored overtime, and handled personnel issues relating to fiscal/budgetary matters.
- Miscellaneous duties: Reviewed and negotiated all vendor contracts, prepared requisitions, purchase orders, claims and travel expenses.
- Performed all duties under the direction of the Executive Director and Deputy Director, which required constant communication and the ability to interpret complex information in writing or in person.
Administrative Assistant
Dreier Stein Kahan Browne Woods George LLP
Santa Monica, CA
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Administrative Assistant to two senior partners of the law firm. Coordinated travel arrangements: booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Maintained calendars, scheduled appointments, maintained call log, drafted correspondence, prepared expense reports.
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel software programs.
Courtroom Assistant
Los Angeles Superior Court
Los Angeles, CA
09.1991 - 04.2004
- Maintained order in the courtroom, ensured the integrity of the jury, performed highly specialized support duties to assist the orderly processing matters before the court.
- Prepared future court calenders, ensured documents/pleadings were prepared for the calendar call, reviewed and updated the case load inventory, and answered telephonic inquiries from counsel and the public. Served as a liaison between the court, jurors, attorneys and the public.
Education
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CASkills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Time Management
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Decision Making
- Proactive and Focused
- Spreadsheet Tracking
Timeline
Financial Officer
LA CLEAR
12.2009 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
Dreier Stein Kahan Browne Woods George LLP
03.2008 - 01.2009
Courtroom Assistant
Los Angeles Superior Court
09.1991 - 04.2004
Fullerton College
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