FERN HELSEL-METZ
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional with efficiency-driven approach to handling administrative and filing needs. Highly organized with good multitasking, prioritization and critical thinking skills. Familiar with managing schedules, coordinating paperwork and serving customer needs. Good problem-solver managing workloads while greeting visitors, answering incoming phone calls and fulfilling staff members' requests. Professional and welcoming in creating upbeat work environment. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer and Business Owner
Phive Elements Photography
06.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Designed and tested website features and functionality for optimal performance.
- Uploaded digital media and portfolio to online storefront for advertising purposes.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects and portfolio.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for publication.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
Photography Editor
Saddleback College WALL (Volunteer)
01.2020 - Current
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling and styling to post-production.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, and control light and color properties of photos.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Substitute Autism Instructional Assistant
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
10.2007 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of ABA and DTT evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement of students.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Conferred with teachers concerning student progress and to determine programs, activities and materials to meet individual student needs.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Demonstrative Evidence Specialist and Owner
Graphic Evidence
11.1999 - 05.2004
- Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and using Microsoft Office Suite to explain complex concepts during trials.
- Consulted with attorneys regarding demonstrative evidence to be used successfully for impact and persuasion in court.
Paralegal/Demonstrative Evidence Specialist
Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
08.1994 - 11.1999
- Prepared thousands of crime scene diagrams, charts, and maps under severe time constraints.
- Organized evidence storage, ensuring proper handling of important data.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and organization.
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Law Office Of M. Sue Krafft
03.1994 - 08.1994
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for attorney in charge.
- Organized files for court proceedings and client billing.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Performed legal research
Financial Litigation Analyst
United States Attorney's Office
11.1992 - 12.1993
- Managed case load of 800+ debtors having a total value of over $187,000,000.
- Successfully collected a total of over $5,000,000 for the United States government.
- Coordinated with attorneys, probation officers, prison officials and other federal agencies to ensure and expedite debt resolution.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CAPost Graduate Litigation Specialist Certificate - Paralegal Studies
The University of West Los Angeles
Inglewood, CAAssociate of Arts - Photography
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2022
Skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative
- Patience and Concentration
- Ability to work with deadlines
- Communication
- Business Owner skills
- Research
- Case management
- Scheduling
- Organizational ability
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Hobbies
- Printmaking and Multi media art
- Traveling
- Swimming
- Baking
- DYI House Projects and gardening
- Reading
Timeline
Photographer and Business Owner
Phive Elements Photography
06.2022 - Current
Photography Editor
Saddleback College WALL (Volunteer)
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Autism Instructional Assistant
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
10.2007 - Current
Demonstrative Evidence Specialist and Owner
Graphic Evidence
11.1999 - 05.2004
Paralegal/Demonstrative Evidence Specialist
Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
08.1994 - 11.1999
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Law Office Of M. Sue Krafft
03.1994 - 08.1994
Financial Litigation Analyst
United States Attorney's Office
11.1992 - 12.1993
Master of Arts - Political Science
California State University - Fullerton
Post Graduate Litigation Specialist Certificate - Paralegal Studies
The University of West Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Photography
Saddleback College
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