Merrill Komai
Summary
Results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1840 Junior Management Assistant
Ruth Asawa School Of The Arts
09.2014 - Current
- Administer and manage the school site budget of over $6M including the analysis of financial positions and transferring budget where funding is required
- Manage the Artists-In-Residence program of 75 professional artists and budget of $600,000
- Perform Contract Administration for our site by drawing up contractual documents, funding contracts, interfacing with contractors, and submitting invoices to district for payment
- Interface with district Contract Office, Budget Office, Risk Management Office to insure accuracy of contract compliance and funding
- Administer and manage the Associated Student Body funds of over $1M including processing all receipts and payments and reporting financial positions
- Administer and process payroll for staff of 135
- Manage the event box office and ticketing for over 80 school performances and exhibits
- Prepare profit and loss statements for major performances and events
- Administer and coordinate the College Board Advanced Placement exam program, procure and train proctors, and collect exam fees
- Administer and manage the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities program for students requiring testing accommodations for College Board exams
- Manage the grant processes for the Ruth Asawa Fund from application through funding
1426 - Administrative Assistant
Ruth Asawa School Of The Arts
08.2013 - Current
- Create online application system to improve admissions procedures and eliminate paper applications
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services
- Restock supplies and place purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Manage phone and email correspondence
- Process payroll for staff of 135 teachers and staff
- Maintain school website
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Law Offices Of Walter C. Cook
06.2013 - Current
- Organize documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems
- File court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk
- Prepare and draft correspondence and legal forms, including demand letters, motions, interrogatories, exhibit binders, and subpoenas
- Manage accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
- Handle office scheduling and deadlines, motions, and other important dates
- Work alongside attorney on complex cases and mediations
- Create spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours
- Schedule appointments, court appearances, and depositions
- Create visual exhibit documents for trial and mediation that included PowerPoint presentations, diagrams, and images
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State University
Los Angeles06.1979
Skills
- Contract Administration
- Budget Administration
- Project Planning
- Logistical Planning
- Database Management
- Accounting Management
- Spreadsheet Management
- Expense and Payroll Validation
Certification
Paralegal
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
1840 Junior Management Assistant
Ruth Asawa School Of The Arts
09.2014 - Current
1426 - Administrative Assistant
Ruth Asawa School Of The Arts
08.2013 - Current
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Law Offices Of Walter C. Cook
06.2013 - Current
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State University
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