Jorge Sanchez

Experience

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  Federated Department Stores

  Apr 2002 - Jul 2004

  Assistant Buyer

  Managed an average monthly open to buy of $25,000 in the Better Woman Size Zone.Managed all shipping and receipt logs from the Better Woman Size Zone.Completed Whitaker Consumer Market Training Program in order to better identify key consumer buying habits through lifestyle characteristics.Managed all Run of Paper and Direct mail advertising for the Special Size zone.Strengthened cross-divisional partnerships through participation in United Way volunteer work groups as well as other special event committees. Show less

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  Raquel A. Rodriguez, Esq.

  Jul 2004 - Aug 2008

  Office Manager

  Manage and maintain all operational functions of law office including tenant billing, managing the Building Operating Account, and tending to all client services.Oversee all accounts payable/receivable and ensure timely and accurate billing of clients through weekly analysis of services rendered and fees collected, as well as the review of all pending accounts receivable.Notary Public State of Florida

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  Law Office of Eugene F Zenobi

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2011

  Draft and compose various legal documents for both State and Federal jurisdictions, including but not limited to motions, notices, orders, and other reports to be filed with the Courts.Manage and maintain relationships with clients, attorneys and judges to ensure and promote effective and cooperative communication between all parties involved in all matters.Manage and oversee file clerks to ensure proper client file maintenance.Organize and oversee Special Events functions including but not limited to luncheons, lectures, and seminars Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Aug 2008 - Oct 2011

  • Legal Assistant

    Mar 2006 - Oct 2011
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  Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel- 3rd DCA

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2011

  Legal Assistant- Major Crimes Division

  Managed and maintained all criminal/death penalty cases. Prepared briefs and complex motions for attorney's. Coordinated and scheduled depositions of State witnesses.

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  RC3 - Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 3rd Region

  Oct 2011 - now

  Administrative Director

  *Manage all administrative functions of a State funded, indigent legal services agency including:-Budget: Manage all expenditures, both case related and operational costs. Budget Forecasting using and compiling multiple reports (appropriations, rate and FTE reports) along with daily tracking of the state’s accounting system. Prepared all legislative budget requests through detailed analysis of previous years history of both agency expenditures and case costs analysis along with assessment of agency needs (such as the creation of a social services unit which is expected to be fully funded in the next fiscal year).-Operations: Management of all operational contracts including building leases & utilities, office equipment, and software licenses.-Human Resources: Oversaw EEOC & Title 9 Claims of Unlawful Terminations, work performance assessment, staffing, and advising the agency head on all staffing needs.*Acquired extensive understanding of the constraints of working with a limited budget and reconciling that with the mission of the agency is a critical balance. Successfully providing access to every client’s due process needs including travel expenditures, capital cases costs, forensic expert services, mitigation services, as well as assessing operational needs with investments in technology to provide the tools necessary for lawyers to do their best work on behalf of the office’s clients. *Maintain relationships with other Statewide agency administrators, agency heads, legislative budget staff, compliance officers to ensure effective agency operations and communication. Show less