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JENNIFER DASILVA

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced operations leader with a demonstrated history of success in the hospitality industry. Looking to expand on my change of career path for future growth potential in the legal community.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant II

Office Of The Attorney General
03.2023 - Current
  • Draft, edit and prepare legal documents under supervision of attorneys and staff.
  • Prepare routine correspondence.
  • Calendar deadlines in accordance with applicable rules of procedure.
  • Electronically file documents with courts.
  • Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.
  • Update case management system and notes and assist with data collection and reports.
  • Maintain and file all records and reports on case activity and prepare any necessary statistical reports.
  • Maintain internal case dockets and case files.
  • Secure supplemental case information.
  • Assist with coordination of services of process and subpoenas.
  • Assist with obtaining transcripts and court records.
  • Transcribe dictation as needed.
  • Accompany attorneys to court and assist as required. Coordinate meetings, depositions, court appearances including space, time, place and notify all participants.
  • Assist victims and witnesses.
  • Generate subpoenas.
  • Notarize documents.
  • Arrange travel itinerary and hotel accomodations and reimbursement forms.
  • Arrange conference calls and meetings.
  • Responsible for all administrative activities as required.
  • Perform any and all duties required.

Judicial Assistant

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Answer inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
  • Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Respond to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Mark and preserved exhibits introduced into evidence in court proceedings.
  • Answer telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
  • Maintain court dockets and calendars.
  • Prepare courtrooms for session by supplying courtroom with paper and pens, easels and electronic equipment.
  • Prepare and issued court orders for probation orders, sentencing information and other actions.
  • Draft professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.

Court Program Specialist

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed case management duties for civil cases – foreclosures and mental health.
  • Ensured case management orders were filed in civil cases and adhered to time standards.
  • Managed Magistrate’s docket by reviewing state case reports, reviewing files, and setting cases for case management conference or trial.
  • Assisted attorneys and litigants by providing case status information.

Director of Client Relations

Raritan Building Services Corp
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Maintained business partnerships with entire client portfolio.
  • Ensured that quality services are consistently offered at all locations.
  • Collaborated with all internal departments to identify clients’ needs and implements business techniques and project management procedures to address them.
  • Created proposals/quotes for potential/current clients
  • Maintained social media outlets.
  • Assisted with recruiting and new hire onboarding.

Account Executive

onPeak
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with other key personnel to determine opportunities that would advance clients' event portfolio.
  • Explained and demonstrated product solutions and services in terms client could understand and relate to.
  • Developed strong and long-term client relationships.
  • Performed budget management duties.
  • Served as day-to-day operations for hotel partners.
  • Accomplishments:

- Client Service Agreement resigned 100% on managed portfolios

- Top 5 performer in Lock, Load and Sell (Upgrade Opportunities)

- Employee of the Quarter - First Quarter

Front Office Manager

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Supervised over all front office staff, including guest service representatives, guest experience coordinators, pbx, concierge, bellman and doorman.
  • Fostered strong working relationships with all hotel departments.
  • Maintained staff schedule to meet daily labor needs.
  • Tracked labor trends and reported weekly on previous week's standards/results.
  • Guest recovery.
  • Responded to all guest surveys received.
  • Ensured department had all necessary supplies to function.
  • Recruited and trained all front office staff members.
  • Addressed staff needs, concerns and suggestions regularly.
  • Accomplishments:

- Improved TripAdvisor Ranking from Top 20 to Top 10 in Chicago

- Achieved Employee Satisfaction Survey 96% in 9 months

- Achieved Department Upgrade Revenue Goal for 11 months straight

- Improved Medallia Check In Friendliness scores 19%

- Improved Medallia Front Desk Helpfulness scores 16%

- Yes I Can! Certified Trainer

- Manager of the Quarter - Third Quarter 2016

Director of Guest Services

Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for managing admission staff.
  • Handled all inquiries from hospital social workers, families, etc. that included presentations, tours and closing.
  • Reviewed potential patient's medical record to determine if facility could adequately provide care.
  • Ensured smooth transition from hospitals to facility.
  • Built and maintain community relations.
  • Performed sales and marketing campaigns in community.
  • Greeted/oriented all new guests and their families to amenities and services of that the facility offered, and what to expect from the Guest Services role.
  • Served as liaison between guests (and their families) and facility to address any/all concerns.
  • Examined trends in data to identify systemic issues and/or improvements and present to facility management.
  • Responsible for monthly customer service points training for entire facility.
  • Accomplishments:

- Won Symphony Post-Acute Network "High Note" Hospitality (Feb 2015)

- Lead the development of the Guest Services Program

Front Desk Manager

MGM Grand
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Supervised over 150 front desk staff.
  • Fostered strong working relationships with all hotel departments.
  • Maintained staff schedule to meet daily labor needs.
  • Ensured all front desk employees are trained in and are comfortable with policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in guest-related problem solving.
  • Addressed staff needs, concerns and suggestions when risen.
  • Served as channel of communication between employees and senior management (Vice President/Director).

Front Desk Agent/Administrative Assistant

MGM Grand
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports and lists.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
  • Served as liaison for employees and Human Resources.
  • Compiled and calculated payroll for more than 150 staff members.
  • Assisted Front Desk management team with operational duties.
  • Provided welcomed greeting upon guest arrival.
  • Ensured method of payment (cash/credit card) was collected.
  • Provided accurate information in regard to any guest's concerns.
  • Resolved any guest issues in professional manner while maintaining service standards.
  • Offered sincere departure upon checkout.
  • Collected impertinent marketing data.
  • Enrolled guests into MGM Resorts loyalty program.

Executive Assistant

Desert Psychological
06.2009 - 04.2011
  • Arranged appropriate travel, visas, agendas, necessary contacts and country information.
  • Maintained and coordinated clinical director's vacation, day-to-day meetings and travel schedules.
  • Served as liaison between clinical director and other psychologists/psychiatrists.
  • Maintained inventory for multiple office locations.
  • Handled accounts for day-to-day operations.
  • Completed payroll for staff members.
  • Scheduled psychological evaluations of foster child children for multiple doctors in multiple offices.
  • Managed administrative staff members.
  • Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
  • Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.
  • Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues.

Education

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of Southern Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminal Justice

University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Client relationships
  • Knowledge of criminal and civil procedures
  • Docket management
  • Legal terminology
  • Court processes
  • Schedule Management
  • Trial memorandum preparation
  • Proofreading
  • Legal documentation
  • Court session management

Additional Information

  • Awards: , Deans List: Fall/Spring 07'; Millennium Scholarship Fall 05'

Timeline

Legal Assistant II

Office Of The Attorney General
03.2023 - Current

Judicial Assistant

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
08.2021 - 10.2022

Court Program Specialist

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
06.2021 - 08.2021

Director of Client Relations

Raritan Building Services Corp
06.2020 - 02.2022

Account Executive

onPeak
05.2017 - 08.2019

Front Office Manager

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
03.2016 - 04.2017

Director of Guest Services

Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 12.2015

Front Desk Manager

MGM Grand
06.2012 - 06.2014

Front Desk Agent/Administrative Assistant

MGM Grand
06.2011 - 06.2012

Executive Assistant

Desert Psychological
06.2009 - 04.2011

Certificate - Paralegal Studies

University of Southern Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminal Justice

University of Nevada
JENNIFER DASILVA