Catherine H Felty

Palmdale, CA

Non-Profit Organization Management

Law Offices of John C Bigler
Family Law Legal Assistant
Social Vocational Services, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Employment Specialist
City of Palmdale 2003 - 2009
Production Stage Manager and Grants Writer
Law Offices of John C Bigler Jan 2001 - Jun 2003
Legal Secretary
Nonprofits Jan 2001 - Jun 2003
Freelance Grants Writer and Editor

Legal Writing
Legal Research Skills
Public Speaking
Proofreading
Grant Writing
Nonprofits
Editing
Copy Editing
Depositions
Legal Research
Microsoft Office
Books
Creative Writing
Social Networking
Fundraising
Research
Powerpoint
Copywriting
Customer Service
Government
Film
Journalism
Marketing
Photoshop
Video Production
Theatre
Contract Negotiation
Westlaw
Mediation
Courts
Community Development
Public Administration
Screenwriting
Playwriting
Acting
Publications
News Writing
Stage
Freelance Writing
Community Outreach
Event Management
Creative Writer
Storytelling
Non Fiction
Television
Public Relations
Social Media
Writing
Event Planning

Palmdale, CA

Self employed

Jun 2013 to 2000
Legal Document Preparation
EON and IF Magazines, Centropolis Film Productions online e-zines

Dec 1999 to 2000
Production Editor/Freelance Editor
Social Vocational Services
Palmdale, CA
Aug 2013 to Jun 2014
Employment Specialist
Debra Jurgensen/Law Office of Debra Jurgensen
Ventura, CA
Jan 2012 to Apr 2012
Family Law Legal Intern
Steve Feder/Hathaway Perrett Webster Power Chrisman & Gutierrez
Ventura, CA
Jul 2011 to Mar 2012
Legal Intern, Business Law, Wills and Trusts
City of Palmdale
Palmdale, CA
Mar 2003 to Jun 2009
Senior Technician/Production Stage Manager/Grants Writer
John Bigler/Law Offices of John C. Bigler
Palmdale, CA
Jan 2001 to Jun 2003
Legal Secretary/Assistant
University of NV/College of Business, National Judicial College
Reno, NV
Jan 1996 to May 1999
Assistant to Developments Director/Researcher
NIEC/Intertribal Council of Nevada, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Reno, NV
Jan 1992 to Jul 1995
Environmental Program Coordinator/Grants Writer and Administrator
Lovelock Review-Miner/Lesher Communications
Antioch, CA
Mar 1988 to Jan 1992
Journalist/Copy Editor

Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law
Ventura, CA
2008 to 2012
Juris Doctor JD in Law
University of Nevada
Reno, NV
1995 to 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, PolSci in Journalism and Political Science (Projected 12/2013)
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
1985 to 1990
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts/English

Excellent writing/editing, proofreading and communication skills * Knowledge of legal terminology * Excellent researcher, including online research with search programs, i.e., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Findlaw * Knowledge of legal forms required for state of California *Extensive knowledge of legal issues, state and federal agencies and regulations, and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting *Program development, budget, and administration; funding development *Non-profit creation, development, coordination and grants writing *Resolution, ordinance and agenda development; minutes recording, distribution *Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs *Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher *Type 64 wpm