Michael Friedlander Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, United States

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Assisting litigants who have probate guardianship matters• Conducting client intake interview, navigating legal software to complete required legal forms, and explaining relevant law andcourt procedures to pro per litigants

Greater Los Angeles Area

Initiate an investigation in order to make recommendations to the court in child abuse andneglect cases• Develop rapport and address the needs of children and families in the dependency system inorder to establish a safe, permanent home for abused and neglected children• Complete a court report in a timely manner in order to provide an informed opinion on the bestinterest of a child

Los Angeles, Ca

• Enter and process timesheet payroll data into a proprietary software system that involves five differentIASTE union contract rules and regulations• Provide administrative office support for various projects that involve research, coordination, andcommunication• Assist with various events and productions at all Music Center venues and spaces• Works directly with Director of Production on special projects

New York, New York

For the last ten years, I pursued and developed a professional career as a professional theatrical stage manager. The best description I ever heard of this job was that of a mix between a air traffic controller and circus ringleader. Another way to put it is being an administrative assistant, customer service representative, and project manager/coordinator all at the same time. • Planned, organized, and implemented all artistic and technical aspects for over 30 theatrical live events, from Off-Broadway productions to national tours • Coordinated work schedules for 30+ employees, tracking schedule conflicts and hours while ensuring union regulations were met• Collaborated with department heads to problem-solve and address artistic and technical needs of the production • Created and maintained Word and Excel documents to streamline workflow for more than eight departments• Generated daily reports to communicate amongst management and creative staff concerning the progress and needs of the production • Tracked and documented production related expenses by department to stay within the budgetary confines of the production

Hollywood, Ca

• Work with magicians to ensure proper design and operation of lighting and sound setups and cues inaccordance with OSHA regulations and company policies• Coordinate with the floor manager to ensure proper seating, starting shows on time, and emergencysituations• Works closely with the magicians to execute and problem solve all technical elements• Ensure equipment (lighting, sound, curtains, audience, and illusions) are ready for that day’sproductions.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Assisted in coordinating the live simulcast of LA Opera’s “Don Carlo” at the Santa Monica Pier for anaudience of over 4 thousand• Contracted and negotiated with food and equipment vendors to ensure all services for the event• Communicated with various government agencies for permits• Assisted with load in/ load out and run of show

Beverly Hills, Ca

• Managed and executed reception duties including patient scheduling and check-in, phones, insuranceverification, collection of co-pays and balances due• Generated and explained treatment plans for patients according to the doctor’s notes.• Processed and followed up with insurance claims to ensure proper payments were made for servicesrendered using Dentrix software

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Assisted with the coordination of granting 350 wishes within the performance standards and guidelines established by Make-A-Wish America• Created, edited, mailed, and cataloged all foundation documentation• Entered data of wish children and families into software and online databases such as: Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, and STEP

Des Moines, Iowa Area

I worked in the production department either floor directing, prompting, or editing commercial spots on avid express pro primarily for the the weekday and weekend morning newscasts. I also received training as a "calling" Director and directed live local news updates and severe weather cut-ins.• Assisted in facilitating and coordinating live local newscasts, including breaking news and weatherupdates• Liaised between control room and on-set personnel during live newscasts to troubleshoot emergentproblems• Operated technical equipment and computer software to ensure successful execution of the newscast

West Des Moines, Iowa

• Greeted all guests as they entered the restaurant with friendly and positive manner • Answered phones, scheduled reservations, created wait-lists, and managed flow of up to two hundred guests per night• Resolved customer complaints and inquiries to improve customer service experience, thus ensuring repeat customers

Paralegal Certificate W/ Distinction (Aba Approved), 4.0

Activities and Societies: LAPA Member

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi- Theta Gamma Chapter

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Actor Training

College Prepartory Eduction, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates