1. Andrea K. Dea
4249 Longridge Avenue, Unit 304
Studio City, California 91604
Cell: (714) 318-6953
E-Mail: Andreadea2@gmail.com
Education and Associations:
Southwestern Law School – Los Angeles. Juris Doctor, May 2014
University of London School of Law, International Entertainment and Media Law, June – July 2012
Vice President of The Music Law Society (2013 – 2014)
Secretary of The Music Law Society (2012 – 2013)
Sports Law Society – Formed in fall 2013. Start-up member. Secretary in fall of 2013 and 3rd
year
representative until graduation in May 2014
Member of The Entertainment Law Society (2011 – 2014)
University of California – Los Angeles. Bachelor of Arts Psychology, September 2007
Work Experience:
Law Office Manager for Albosta & Associates, A PLC August 2014 to Present
• Manage law firm finances and personnel.
Legal Assistant July 2001 to August 2011
Albosta & Associates, A PLC. Newport Beach, California
• Conducted legal research & prepared responses to discovery. Filed legal documents.
• Documented client information, obtained witness statements, and updated files.
• Prepared and coordinated documents for trial. Conducted administrative duties for the firm.
• Contacted clients and scheduled meetings.
Legal Extern for Mark DeVitre January 2014 to May 2014
Entertainment Studios. Los Angeles, California
• Conducted legal research and prepared responses.
• Prepared and managed licenses, trademarks, and copyrights.
Contracted Business Analyst, Augusta-Heritage Press, Verona and Lynchburg, VA March, 2012-Present
• Defines and identifies business functions and processes.
• Analyzes feasibility of new processes/enhancements to existing documentation and processes.
• Creates detailed procedures for permanent documentation of transactional records.
• Evaluates and interprets documentation, translating to terms understandable to the end-users.
• Prepares data based reports and correspondence or other written forms for use in decision-making.
• Conducts change analysis to assess potential implications re: business rules, functions, etc.
• Develops policy and procedures to improve efficiency/documentation for company operations.
Executive / Personal Assistant to Jeff Kwatinetz February 2010 to July 2010
Prospect Park LLC (Previously known as “The Firm”). Los Angeles, California July 2008 to May 2009
• Assisted CEO and managers on desk and with projects
• Prepared itinerary and scheduled meetings for managers and clients
• Tended to the needs of major clients. Conducted administrative duties.
• Assisted in personal and confidential duties for managers and clients
• Reviewed and revised documents. Transported and retrieved documents.
Legal Assistant January 2008 to July 2008
The Reeves Law Group. Santa Ana, California
• Prepared and coordinated documents for trial and settlement.
• Contacted clients and scheduled meetings.
• Conducted legal research.
• Documented client information, obtained statements, and updated files.
Skills:
13 years experience in clerical/administrative duties as both a legal and an executive assistant, proficient in Word
Processor and Microsoft Outlook, analytical skills, performed legal and general research / investigation,
2. Andrea K. Dea
4249 Longridge Avenue, Unit 304
Studio City, California 91604
Cell: (714) 318-6953
E-Mail: Andreadea2@gmail.com
communication skills with a wide range of individuals, extensive negotiation skills, strong writing capabilities,
organizing multiple level agendas and projects, maintaining and creating an effective working team environment.