Marci Perea
Summary
Personable, dedicated and reliable with proven history of improving effectiveness of workplace communication and coordination. Computer-literate professional adapts quickly to new software and programs. Bringing strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in recordkeeping and writing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Office Specialist
Eighth Judicial District Court CASA Program
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2012 - 01.2022
- Process CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer Applications which includes data entry in CASA computer management system (Optima), preparing, sending, follow-up and recording background check forms and results (NCIC, FBI Fingerprinting, Child Abuse and Neglect Search-both in Nevada and in other states and the UK and communicating with staff about the status of applicants and results.
- Type, edit, proofread for accuracy and e-file court Exparte Orders, CASA Court Reports, CASA Release of Service Forms and other legal, confidential court documents.
- Act as front office manager and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, directs the caller to the proper person, personally handles calls as appropriate, assists CASA Volunteers when coming to a court hearing, assists CASA Volunteers with computer system questions, court hearing times etc.
- Proficient with CASA Volunteer and Case Management Program (Optima), Clark County Court case management program (Odyssey), user with DCFS Unity System, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe and other office programs and equipment.
- Maintain, organize and digitize CASA Personnel files and CASA case files.
- Compiles, prepares, submits and updates CASA Volunteer files and 5 year background re-check clearances.
- Calculates, verifies with backup reports, prepares and submits monthly CASA Program statistics to Clark County.
- Assist with calculating, preparing and submitting National CASA compliance assessments.
- Assist with updating and proofreading CASA Program Office Policy and Procedure Manuel and CASA Volunteer Policy and Procedure Manuel.
- Prepares material for CASA Volunteer Training classes and graduations several times a year.
- Compiles annual CASA Volunteer recognition data and assembles recognition mailing each month.
- Assist with technical aspects of the Annual Clark County DFS Angel Tree Christmas Party for all children in Clark County Foster Care.
- Performs a variety of office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of office equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference material up to date.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the CASA Office's service to its Volunteers and customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Actively communicates with Court Staff and community partners, which includes, Family Court Judges and Staff, Department of Family Services, Attorneys, 8th Judicial District Court Court Administration, Nevada CASA Program and Nevada Division of Child and Family Services.
Florist
Boulder City Florist
Bounder City, Nevada
05.2007 - 10.2012
- Design flower arrangements.
- Provide customer service by taking flower orders, processing credit card payments, answering questions and communicating with the owners, delivery drivers etc.
- Ordering supplies and taking care of fresh cut flowers.
- General office cleaning and maintenance.
Chemist
Multipure Drinking Water Systems
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2002 - 06.2007
- Test Raw material for production using various lab equipment.
- Test solid carbon block water filters for flow and effectiveness of removing contaminants and comparing to acceptable EPA levels.
- Calibration of all laboratory equipment on a daily basis.
- Ordering of supplies and chemicals for the daily lab functions.
- Communicating with management, production staff and distribution staff about the quality of raw material and products.
- Responsible for following all laboratory quality and compliance procedures and safety policies.
Chemist
Deseret Laboratories Incorporated
St. George, Utah
04.1999 - 02.2001
- Test raw material for production using various lab equipment.
- Test in-process and final products of vitamin and nutritional supplements to ensure that our operation fully complies with Current Food Manufacturing Practices.
- Calibration of all laboratory equipment on a daily basis.
- Ordering of supplies and chemicals for the daily lab functions.
- Communicating with management, production staff and distribution staff about the quality of raw material and products.
- Responsible for following all laboratory quality and compliance procedures and safety policies.
- Deseret Laboratories is an FDA audited and compliant facility for both Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals and is NSF, Kosher and Halal Certified.
Environmental Scientist / Writer
Tahoma Companies
Cedar City, Utah
08.1997 - 04.1999
- Technical environmental writer.
- Tahoma Companies was an environmental/geological consultant that specialized in landfill permit writing and geological studies.
- Responsible for writing landfill permits, collection and organizing data, communication with local elected official and attending public meetings.
Chemist
Laidlaw Environmental Services
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.1996 - 08.1997
- Tested incoming hazardous waste to be incinerated with various laboratory equipment.
- Tested Ash after incineration to insure safe landfill storage.
- Responsible for following proper quality control procedures as regulated by the EPA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT1996
Skills
- Record Sorting and Filing
- Office Supply Management
- Data Gathering
- Outgoing Mail Preparation
- Obtaining Authorizations
- Data Recording
- Materials Organization
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Database Uploading
- Records Management Software
- Business Correspondence
- Departmental Support
- Customer Satisfaction
- Inquiry Requests
- Microsoft Word
- Application Verification
- Information Processing
- Administrative Management
- Data Verification
- Document Typing and Formatting
- Government Forms
- Workflow Processes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Office Specialist
Eighth Judicial District Court CASA Program
10.2012 - 01.2022
Florist
Boulder City Florist
05.2007 - 10.2012
Chemist
Multipure Drinking Water Systems
10.2002 - 06.2007
Chemist
Deseret Laboratories Incorporated
04.1999 - 02.2001
Environmental Scientist / Writer
Tahoma Companies
08.1997 - 04.1999
Chemist
Laidlaw Environmental Services
07.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Southern Utah University
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