Teresa Mercado
Office Manager
Law Firm
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Had a desire to have my own office with pictures.
Had a desire to be in management.
Started out as an insurance adjuster in a cubicle.
Made a big move.
Had a passion to move into a long term position (with an office).
Friends referred me to a law firm. Started out as a receptionist.
Learned EVERYTHING I could and was a positive employee!
I have my own office with pictures and have worked for the same company for 15 years!
Education
High School
Career
Office Manager
Law firm billing and bookkeeping.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Numbers
Business
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
Most of my day is spent in front of the computer. I work in a speical law firm billing program, Quickbooks, and some Microsoft Word. I think it's very important for people to learn job specific programs.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Typing, writing and a good positive attitude no matter how much money you start out making! If you start out at minimum wage and have a positive, grateful attitude you will go far!
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"I didn't have any noise, just personal desire!"
Challenges I Overcame
Single Parent
