Darlene Diaz-Roth

Experience

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  U.S. Window Factory, Inc.

  Apr 1998 - Feb 2003

  Office Manager/Executive Assistant

  Devised and lead new hire training that significantly improved sales and customer service teams’ product knowledge, viable leads and closing ratios in an extremely competitive market. Maintained calendar, arranged for company travel and compiled expense reports. Created and implemented customer survey questionnaires and recommendation incentive program that increased company’s gross sales revenue. Managed operations during President’s travel including seasonal absences.

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  Dachs, Stanisci & Sauer Esqs.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  PARALEGAL

  Administrative responsibilities included legal correspondence and documentation related to personal injury, medical malpractice and insurance law. Greeting clients, time billing and maintaining a 14-line switchboard.

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  Bragoli & Associates, P.C.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Paralegal

  Specialization in a seventy (70) personal injury case load, client intake and interviews, entered case information into SAGA, conducted telephone and inter-office recorded statements with insurance companies, preparation of settlement packages, the compiling of medical records and investigative materials.

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  Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener, et. al.

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  Litigation Paralegal

  Managed all administrative tasks for two (2) senior partners, composed and revised legal documents which included arbitration and mediation packages, as well as answering direct attorney phone lines and acted as a liaison between clients and attorneys

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  Joseph, Terracciano & Lynam

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  CALENDAR CLERK/PARALEGAL

  Monitoring cases via E-Courts; arranging attorneys' daily calendar assignments and arranging per diem coverage as needed; drafting correspondence to adversaries and courts; pleadings; discovery and assistance with miscellaneous projects and assignments on an as needed basis.

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  The Harrison Law Group, P.C

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2019

  Senior Litigation Paralegal

  Drafting pleadings and verified bills of particulars; participation in formulation of discovery plans with attorneys; drafting discovery requests such as requests for production, interrogatories, requests for copies and requests for admissions; requests for judicial intervention; stipulations; responses to court orders; drafting correspondence to clients and client communication, as well as other additional duties as needed and electronic filing.

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  McBride Consulting & Business Development Group

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  Executive Director

  C-level executive support to President/CEO. Managed President/CEO’s executive calendar which entailed prioritization, detecting conflicts, and commitment confirmations. Served as a gatekeeper by prioritizing emails and critical matters. Composed contract proposals and extension renewals. Bookkeeping which consisted of Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and monthly billing. Registration and periodic lobbying reporting with New York State, New York City, as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties, within specified filing dates. Creating spreadsheets for lobbying and client related data. Show less

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  AHRC Nassau

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Human Resources Recruiter

  Coordinates with assigned Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to acquire the best candidates for current and future vacancies with an end goal of retaining high quality talent and onboarding. Implementing best in class practices to drive the talent acquisition strategy, through marketing tools and sourcing of the internal talent pool and utilizing optimal sourcing networks for external candidates. Assisting with other priority job vacancy needs and responsible for the documentation and onboarding of new hires. Assisting with other related HR projects as needed. Show less

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  Citizens Options Unlimited

  Sept 2021 - now

  Office Manager

  Provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President and Director of Residential Services, managing calendar scheduling, meeting coordination, and departmental record-keeping. Oversees tuition and vacation processing and tracking, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency policies. Maintains financial databases, oversees banking authorizations, and ensures timely payroll batch approvals. Manages event planning and booking for program activities, ensuring smooth execution. Tracks and processes agency reimbursements while notifying management of available trusts and personal allowances for individuals. Monitors emails, communicates critical updates, and facilitates background clearances for new hires to ensure compliance with hiring protocols. Serves as a liaison for program personnel coordination, fostering effective inter-agency communication. Tracks and executes corrective action plans and compliance reports, including weekly COVID-19 survey reporting for New York State.In collaboration with the Foundation Director and program directors, leads fundraising allocation meetings to ensure the effective distribution and utilization of funds. Conducts financial discussions to track restricted funds, clarify budgetary guidelines, and align financial resources with program needs. Facilitates cross-functional discussions to enhance transparency, ensure compliance with funding parameters, and optimize community program initiatives in alignment with organizational objectives. Active member of the DEI and DEI Sub-committees, contributing to initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Show less

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  AHRC Nassau

  Sept 2024 - now

  Quality Assurance Investigator/Coordinator

  Conducts thorough investigations of incidents, prepares comprehensive reports, and ensures adherence to agency policies and OPWDD regulations. Upholds the highest standards of quality care for individuals receiving services by ensuring compliance with all governing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.