Quality Control Office
Resume:
Azucena Garibay
Upland, California 91784
ablyd5@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To work in an office where I may use my skills and be afforded the opportunity to acquire expertise so that I may
advance in experience and knowledge.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to prioritize work assignments to meet time constraints with minimal supervision: communicate clearly and
concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
agencies and the public, maintain confidentiality and meet and deal tactfully with public.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Bilingual/Bi-literate in English/Spanish Bookkeeping
Microsoft Word General Journals
Desk Top Publishing Special Journals
Work Perfect General Ledgers
Access Accounts Payable
Excel Accounts Receivable
Office 2007 Financial Statements
WESTLAW Legal Documents
Internet Office Practice
Legal Practices Filing (Alpha, Chron, Numeric)
EDUCATION
Alisal High School, Salinas, California Heald College, Salinas, California
Diploma in College Core Classes A.A.S. Degree in Computer Applications
Graduated: June 11, 1992 Graduated: July 7, 1995
Hartnel Collage, Salinas, California University of Arizona, Yuma, Arizona
Medical Terminology Certificate Paralegal Studies Certificate
October of 2000 October 2004
EMPLOYMENT
Law Office of Cornelius C. Camarena, Legal Secretary, Yuma Az May 2009-August 2010
Assisted attorney with preparation of cases and legal documents such as but not limited to: sentencing memorandums,
notices, motions, stipulations, client’s correspondence, client appointments and assistance, filing of legal documents in
the Courts and calendar coordinating. Maintain files by assuring that all necessary pleadings are filed and disclosure is
complete and current. Received and screened clients to assist them with explanation of procedures and information
Yuma County Legal Defender’s Office, Legal Assistant, Yuma AZ July 2008-March 2009
Sole assistant to a Capital Attorney with administrative duties, which include: preparation of correspondence,
coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings and conferences, preparation and review of legal documents. Perform
clerical duties such as, but not limited to: filing, copying, assembling reports and documents, and processing mail.
Maintain files by assuring that all necessary pleadings are filed and disclosure is complete and current. Perform basic
legal research such as: collecting, compiling, verifying, and presenting status for further investigation, reports,
pleadings, and preparation for trial.
Office of Amanda Taylor, Paralegal, Yuma AZ March 2008-July 2008
Met, screened and interviewed clients for completion of their divorce, child adoptions, dependencies, and criminal
matters. Assisted clients with explanation of procedures and providing information. Preparation of legal documents
such as but not limited to: petitions, responses, stipulations, motions, summons, subpoenas, memos, correspondence,
orders and any other pleadings necessary to support the individual matter. Perform legal research such as: collecting,
compiling, verifying, and presenting status for further investigation, reports, pleadings, and preparation for trial.
Bryant Law Firm, Paralegal, Yuma AZ Dec. 2006-March 2008
Assisted attorney with preparation of cases and legal documents such as but not limited to: sentencing memorandums,
notices, motions, stipulations, client’s correspondence, client appointments and assistance, filing of legal documents in
the Courts and calendar coordinating. Maintain files by assuring that all necessary pleadings are filed and disclosure is
complete and current. Received and screened clients to assist them with explanation of procedures and information.
Yuma County Attorney’s Office, Legal Secretary, Yuma AZ Nov. 2004-Dec. 2006
Provided tasks that supported the operation of a court room and the court procedures such as, but not limited to: legal
secretarial support to attorneys; format and completion of correspondence, memorandums, and legal documents for
review, approval and use by an attorney; and filing of legal documents with the Courts. Assisted with coordinating,
updating, and distributing Superior Courts calendars; processed, logged, and directed all in coming documents to the
proper location. Review and check case files for completeness and readiness for scheduled court activity.
Relay’s Corporation, Bookkeeper, Salinas CA Aug. 2001-Apr. 2004
Responsible for maintaining and analyzing accounting records consisting of cash receipts journals, registry and deposit
of funds, subsidiary ledgers and other records necessary to properly account for the revenues and expenditures of the
store. Maintained inventory and ordered merchandise using computerized system. These reports were used to
determine the quarterly budget. Assisted customers with money orders and general information; totaled daily income
from all registers; up-dated and submitted daily reports; handled cash and was responsible for all cash deposits and cash
ordering.
Household Credit Services, Fraud Inv., Salinas CA Apr. 1994-Aug. 2001
Performed and worked independently under the directions of management and supervisors. I would coordinate with
management team to schedule, train, evaluate, coordinate department functions and duties; establish and maintain
quality control and problem solving. Took responsibility for daily operational and administrative functions such as,
but not limited to: directing, planning, organizing and scheduling productivity evaluation and training. Participated,
and ensured effective and efficient department and team meetings that delivered daily reports on goals and objectives.
Developed and enforced accurate Federal Regulations standards for staff competencies and reports. Other job
responsibilities included inputting, updating and verifying data in computer system; tracking the use of system to
answer inquiries, generated reports and correspondence, as well as assisted department visitors.
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