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Paralegal - Timelines - Patents - CEQA - Graphics - Media - Docs - PR

MARI ELIZA
Paralegal in San Francisco, 415-626-6141
mari@abazaar.com

Summary of Qualifications

Volunteer work with political activists on San Francisco and California state issues
CEQA appeals and enforcement issues
Setting up and maintainng public information channels
Work on a number of city-specific projects related to preserving the arts
Work with a number of writers and broadcast media developing stories
Paralegal support for IP attorney
Trademark and Patent filings, online and paper
Marketing and PR in corporate and publishing environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extensive interview experience
Comfortable working as a team member or taking a leadership position.
Appreciate challenges and learning opportunities

Computer Skills

USPTO: web filing and forms, calendar, online filing and research
Print: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, In-Design
Media: Dreamweaver, Quicktime, iMovie, PowerPoint, FinalCut
Consultant: On phone and personal computer training and assistance

Education

Certificate in Paralegal Studies - SFSU-CEL – high honors – IP specialist
B.F.A. in Graphic Design - San Francisco Art Academy
San Francisco City College – Graphics and Film
San Francisco Art Institute – Graphics and photography – Exchange student in Columbia
USF in Tampa Florida – Art and Academics

Legal Work

Richard Esty Peterson, Patent Attorney – (2010-ongoing)
Contract paralegal, graphics, and secretarial support

Trademark filings, support for attorney and clients
Patent filings, support for attorney and clients, paper and online
IT and web support
Responsible for calendar, records and billings
Assist with product development and design

Project Artaud Corporation - Non-profit artist live-work – (2006-2009)
Former Executive Board VP, and Secretary

Chair of Solar Committee that studied solar power options.
Research and policy development
Work on history and archives, restoration of records
Corporate communications

Morgenstein Jubelirer LLP – Legal firm - (2006 freelance)
Contract Designer

Trial exhibits, print and 3-D animations

FTI, Fulcrum, Bechtel - Legal support firms (1993-2000 freelance accounts)
Contract Designer

Trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations
Brochures, manuals and other printed materials

Marketing Graphics and PR - partial cliant list

Madrina Group – (ongoing)
Design and computer consultant

Educational public art projects expanding environmental awareness projects
Web site development
Grant applications
San Francisco initiatives

Hunter Design Group – Engineering firm (2000-2008)
Marketing and studio management

Hired and trained staff
Designed marketing materials, packaging and ad campaigns
Coordinated Press releases and public events
Attended trade shows
Developed online marketing sales system

InfoWorld – Computer publishing company (1988-1993)
Production Art Director

Established design formats for several product lines and service groups.
Designed media kits and informative literature that went out to target buyers.
Worked on Unix to desktop publishing conversion
Vendor management
Received Employee-of-the-Month, 11th Hour, and Design Awards

Promotional Images - Graphics and PR Specialist (partial list accounts since 1980)
PR And Marketing Contractor - Partial list of accounts by industry:
Marcom – Deloitte & Touche, Levi Strauss Co., Wells Fargo, Bechtel, Compaq
Ad Agencies - McCann-Erickson, McGould, Ketchum, The Corsi Agency, Landor
Legal - FTI, Fulcrum, Morgenstein Jubelirer, And Bechtel
Comps and Storyboards - Addison Group, Group X, Emaginate, Miramar Studios
Events / Exhibitions - CenaJane Designs, ReactiveWear, Cassia Appel
Entertainers - Tommy D NOW, Certified Blues Band, Paradise Lounge, among others
Artists - Leslie Lowinger, Victor Cartagena, Beaux Artists, Cultural Action Network, among others

Non-Profit Affiliations - ENUF, Project Artaud, Artspan, Madrina Group, CSFN, EMIA, among others