Owner, A Second Office, LLC (providing Executive Support Services - www.ASecondOffice.com)
Greater Denver Area
- Current
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- Owner at A Second Office, LLC (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Legal Department Assistant at SN Servicing Corporation
- Executive Assistant, Office Manager at Genomica Corporation
- Corporate Paralegal, Executive Assistant at Wild Oats Markets
- Owner at A Second Office, LLC (Sole Proprietorship)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal at French & Stone, PC
- Legal Assistant, Office Manager at Abraxas Abstract, Inc.
- Education
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- Community College of Denver
- Montclair State University
- Essex County College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Executive Office
- Websites
Michele Guarino’s Summary
A Second Office is a Full-Service Business Management and Executive Support Team providing top-notch support services to entrepreneurs and executives.
Michele Guarino’s Specialties:
Michele brings 23+ years experience supporting top-level executives in the corporate, legal, real estate, natural foods, financial, consulting, and software markets.
The Knowledge Base brings significant executive and administrative experience to our firm. Staff expertise includes, but is not limited to: Human Resources; Bookkeeping; Freelance Writing.
Other specialties are listed on our website.
Michele Guarino’s Experience
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Owner
A Second Office, LLC (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Executive Office industry)
February 2003 — Present (5 years 4 months)
A Second Office is a Full-Service Business Management and Executive Support Team providing top-notch support services to entrepreneurs and executives.
As a client of A Second Office you are assigned an Executive Assistant. S/he will be your main contact and all communication and tasks will be with your Executive Assistant. Each Executive Assistant is overseen by a Project Manager.
So, you are not just hiring one Executive Assistant, you are hiring an Executive Assistant with access to the Knowledge Base and the expertise needed to support your business in being successful.
The “Knowledge Base” includes, but is not limited to:
- Office Manager
- Paralegal
- Executive Assistant
- Website Design & Maintenance
- Human Resource Director
- Sales & Marketing Associate
- Event Coordinator
- Travel Assistant
- Bookkeeper
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Legal Department Assistant
SN Servicing Corporation
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Security and Investigations industry)
August 2002 — January 2003 (6 months)
Gathering of searches and information for Securitizations. Maintain corporate records and minutes. Incorporate and qualify entities. Responsible for annual report filings for the multitude of entities owned by the Company. Assist the Corporate Paralegal in maintaining the Company's licenses (e.g., Collection Agency, Mortgage Lender, Business, etc.). Receive legal and tax documents, research account information, and forward to responsible parties. Any and all work to assist the Corporate Paralegal.
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Executive Assistant, Office Manager
Genomica Corporation
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Biotechnology industry)
May 2000 — October 2001 (1 year 6 months)
Genomica was purchased by another company.
Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, President/Chief Scientific Officer, EVP of Commercial Development, Director of Software Alliances, Controller, Senior Director of Operations/Information Systems, and Director of Investor Relations. For the first ten months of employment was also the Executive Assistant to the VP of Marketing, VP of Sales, VP of Engineering, Scientific Services Manager, and Director of US Sales.
Office Manager (Facilities Manager) and Supervisor to the Lobby. Independent judgment in maintaining 41,680 square foot building. -
Corporate Paralegal, Executive Assistant
Wild Oats Markets
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; OATS; Retail industry)
March 1995 — July 1999 (4 years 5 months)
Corporate Paralegal. Maintenance of real estate and vendor leases, licenses, corporate records, new store openings and acquisitions, service contracts, trademarks/trade names, tracking litigation, etc.
Executive Assistant to: Executive Vice President and Founders (Mar 95/Jul 99). Vice President of Legal (Nov 96/Jul 99). CEO, President/COO, Vice President/Secretary, Treasurer, and Director of Real Estate (Mar 95/Apr 97).
Perform a variety of executive level support functions which require confidentiality and independent judgment in the day-to-day operations of a business.
Office Manager. Creation of procedures and manuals. Answer general policy and procedure questions. Review of department budgets and P&L monthly statements. Supervision and management of administrative personnel. Coordinate and execute Giving Tree for the Christmas holiday.
Supervisor. Hired and trained Administrative Assistants, Receptionist, Mailroom Clerk and File Clerk. -
Owner
A Second Office, LLC (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Executive Office industry)
September 1992 — March 1995 (2 years 7 months)
This was an earlier beginning of the current model of A Second Office. During this point in time, I was the only employee on staff. I closed the business after two of my largest clients decided to retire at the same time.
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
French & Stone, PC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
July 1988 — September 1992 (4 years 3 months)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal for a general law practice in Boulder, Colorado. I was responsible for the workload of three of the law partners.
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Legal Assistant, Office Manager
Abraxas Abstract, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
May 1983 — May 1988 (5 years 1 month)
Combination law office and title insurance company in Nutley, New Jersey. Hired, trained and managed all employees in office procedures. Handled day-to-day operations of the business. Organized and increased productivity by creating computer system to print policies and reports. Bookkeeping - accounts receivable and accounts payable. Entailed a large amount of time on the phone responding to questions from the attorneys and/or their assistants. Worked on all documentation relative to residential closings.
Michele Guarino’s Education
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Community College of Denver
Certification, Paralegal, 1991 — 1992
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Montclair State University
Business 1985 — 1986
I had taken various business and real estate courses to increase my knowledge and education while working at Abraxas Abstract, Inc. No degree was obtained.
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Essex County College
License, Real Estate
The Real Estate license that I obtained in New Jersey expired when I moved to Colorado in 1988.
Additional Information
Michele Guarino’s Websites:
Michele Guarino’s Interests:
Photography, travel, quilting, reading and gardening.
Michele Guarino’s Groups:
Rachel Bagby, Judith Ansara Gass, Alan Kaplan, Robert Gass, Trident Cafe, Elias Amidon & Rabi Roberts, Peter Svenneby
Michele Guarino’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
