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MA in Law with a concentration in business management. Currently employed by Ofinno, LLC as a Senior Patent Paralegal. Promoted from Patent Paralegal in 2023, responsibilities include US, International/PCT and Foreign filings (new applications, amendments, responses, invitations, etc.); corresponding with Foreign associates regarding new applications as well as amendments and requests for examination; coordinating with translation vendor to approve and send translations to foreign associates; corresponding with annuity vendor, sending quarterly updates and forwarding new annuity tasks as needed; assisting attorneys in clearing dockets; train new hires; working with department manager to help create a more efficient work flow. Formerly an Assistant Team Lead at Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P where daily tasks included managing incoming correspondence from firm departments, corresponding with clients, clearing daily docket, assigning team tasks, proof team tasks for filing and file formalities such as new applications, declarations, POAs, assignments, etc. While a formalities specialist, I performed multiple tasks such as review, prepare and electronically file patent documents with the USPTO, review and process forms and documents received from the USPTO, and send client correspondence, including invoices and forms to be signed (Declaration, Assignment, Power of Attorney) pertaining to document filings.Relocated to the DMV area early 2018 and was employed at a local company as an office assistant, performing tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and customer service.Previously a salon manager and performed office tasks such as inventory management, payroll, and invoice management as well as oversee employee performances. Go-to person for business operations. Skills/Strengths: MS Office, Outlook, Flexibility and Adaptability, Interpersonal, Multi-Tasking, Organizational, Self-Starter, Team Player, Positive Attitude, Customer Relations, Quick Learner, Stress Tolerance, Detail Oriented, Basic Accounting.

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