PAMELA L.

BERGE
25 Sea Breeze Court
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 227-8792
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Organized self-starter and detail oriented professional
* Experience in high level administrative positions
* Ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects
* Strong inter-personal skills, conscientious and professional attitude
* Excellent problem solving and project management skills
* Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2009 - Present Paralegal Intern/Volunteer Napa County Superior Court Napa, CA
Responsibilities: In Family Law Facilitator's Self-Help Center, meet and greet o
ver five hundred customers per month, identifying critical information to triage
and assist them based upon information obtained. Prepare documentation for fili
ng in the court for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Vi
sitation and Support as well as Restraining Orders, Unlawful Detainer and others
. Instruct customers on legal standards and answer questions concerning general
legal processes. Also draft pleadings, and case research as needed.
2000 - 2003 Associate Sales/Reconciliation Analyst Santen, Incorporated Napa, CA
Marketing Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities: Perform monthly reconciliation of sales representatives' sampl
e inventories in accordance with Prescription Drug Marketing Act guidelines and
Santen Home Office PDMA SOPs. Review all inventory and adjustment records and fo
llow up with sales representatives as needed for monthly reconciliation. Prepare
and distribute weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including Daily Sales, Pi
peline and Prescription Data.
1997 - 2000 Curriculum Developer The Culinary Institute of America St. Helena, C
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Responsibilities: Coordination and production of all curriculum materials for th
e Education Department. Participate in custom client needs assessment. Research
and development of course materials, including recipes, course objectives, cours
e outlines, lecture materials, graphics and tables. Build and manage both catalo
g and custom databases-client information, contact records, etc.
1995 - 1996 Legal Assistant/Office Manager Gagen, McCoy, McMahon/Armstrong Napa,
CA
Responsibilities: Legal assistant to two partners specializing in civil litigati
on, estate planning, tax, real estate and corporate law. Administration of law o
ffice, management of accounts receivable and accounts payable, extensive client
communication. Compiled "Good Food Cookbook" for 1996 Napa County Legal Secretar
ies Association Fundraiser.
1994 - 1995 Legal Assistant/Office Manager Bradley S. Peter, Attorney Napa, CA
Responsibilities: Legal assistant to sole practitioner in general law, and contr
act negotiations. Responsible for all office functions, as well as all accountin
g functions.
1989 - 1993 Legal Assistant/Office Manager Charles W. Meibeyer, Attorney Napa, C
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Responsibilities: Legal assistant and office manager for sole practitioner in re
al estate and corporate law, partnerships and tax-deferred exchanges. Responsibl
e for all office and accounting functions, including payroll, quarterly reports,
time and billing with Timeslips and preparation of financial statements using P
rofitwise.
EDUCATION
2010 Napa Valley College Paralegal Certificate
1997 Napa Valley College Professional Culinary Arts Certificate
ORGANIZATIONS
The Volunteer Center of Napa County, Inc., Counselor
Project Graduation, Inc., Past Board Member and Treasurer
The Napa Women's Yacht Club Alliance Group, Past Board Member and Treasurer