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