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Michelle Cipres

Camarillo,CA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay-At-Home-Parent

Freelance
12.2021 - Current
  • Manage household by supporting multiple competing needs, schedules and priorities, while overseeing the needs of multiple individuals.
  • Coordinate and maintain and up to date calender of events and activities including school deadlines, travel and appointments.
  • Build engaging relationships with academic administrator. and teachers.
  • Organized school and classroom events and budget requirements.
  • Accomplish Room Parent duties to successfully organize class events.

Campus Supervisor

Pleasant Valley School District
08.2023 - 01.2024

(Part-time)

  • Maintain District standards of excellent customer service and professional behavior in various and sometimes challenging situations.
  • Access and monitor District email daily to receive important updates from school and District administration.
  • Model positive behavior and communication, promoting courtesy in all interactions.
  • Observe and adapt to changes at the discretion of a supervisor.
  • Monitor and supervise students in the hallways, eating areas, rest rooms, parking lots, and playground areas on campus; redirects inappropriate playground behavior and helps students resolve conflicts.
  • Directs movement of individual or groups of students to and from the playground/lunch area and other various areas on campus.
  • Conduct perimeter checks and monitoring of assigned quadrants and identify potential safety risks.
  • Address minor disputes while encouraging appropriate conflict resolution techniques.
  • Observe and anticipate student behavior to prevent potential conflicts.
  • Alerts administration of any major incidents or concerns and completes or assists with incident reports as necessary.
  • Circulate throughout designated campus areas during mealtime to help students observe and develop proper dining habits and resolve problems as needed.
  • Seat and dismiss students from the lunch areas.
  • Maintain a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere in the lunch areas.
  • Assist as needed with campus beautification projects (i.e., light cleaning/wiping down of high touch surface areas, assisting with picking up trash, etc.)
  • Issue approved equipment for use in lunchtime activities; maintain order in games and play activities.
  • Escort and direct authorized visitors to destination; provide general information and assistance.
  • Work with individual students to enhance positive behavior.
  • Assist in fostering an environment that stimulates growth of desirable social, emotional and health habits. Participate in staff development and in-service training programs as assigned.

Legal Assistant

Kantor & Kantor
04.2016 - 12.2021
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
  • Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Education

Certificate of Paralegal Studies - Legal Administrative Support

Duke University
Durham, NC
12-2009

Legal Assistant Certificate - Legal Administrative Support

Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Village, CA
04-2007

Skills

  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Schedule management and arrangements

Timeline

Campus Supervisor

Pleasant Valley School District
08.2023 - 01.2024

Stay-At-Home-Parent

Freelance
12.2021 - Current

Legal Assistant

Kantor & Kantor
04.2016 - 12.2021

Certificate of Paralegal Studies - Legal Administrative Support

Duke University

Legal Assistant Certificate - Legal Administrative Support

Los Angeles Valley College
Michelle Cipres