Andrea O. McSweeny
Watertown
Summary
Dynamic patent professional with extensive experience at Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP, excelling in document preparation and docket management. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance accuracy, ensuring timely patent prosecution. Strong time management skills complement a commitment to achieving organizational goals and supporting client needs effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patent Assistant/Patent Paralegal/Docketing Clerk
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
Boston
01.2023 - Current
- Managed electronic document storage system and maintained accurate records.
- Performed periodic audits of dockets to identify any discrepancies or errors in entries.
- Prepared documents for submission to the USPTO and other foreign patent offices.
ESL Teacher
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Somerville
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for ESL programs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
- Advised parents regarding their children's academic progress at parent and teacher conferences.
Patent Paralegal
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
Boston
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Develop and maintain knowledge of patent office rules and procedures in connection with U.S. and foreign duty of disclosure and other areas of patent prosecution
- Prepare and file documents during the prosecution of a patent
- Meet the department’s expectation for billable hours and adhere to best practice for daily time entry.
- Manage attorney and client dockets and communicate regularly with attorneys and clients regarding same
Docketing Clerk
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
Boston
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Maintain firm wide docketing system
- Audit critical deadlines
- Coordinate with department supervisor to aid with development and documentation of processes and procedures.
- Communicate with paralegals and attorneys to ensure deadlines are met
- Monitor patent annuity payments
3rd Grade/K-1st ESL Prospect Fellow
Prospect Hill Academy
Somerville
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented small group RTI lessons for students at varying reading levels
- Assisted in the facilitation of classroom activities throughout the course of the day
- Provide push-in and pull-out English as a Second Language services to first and second grade students
Long Term-Substitute(3rd Grade)
Prospect Hill Academy
Somerville
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Established classroom routines to create an effective learning environment
- Participated in the development and teaching of differentiated daily lesson plans
- Provided instruction in the areas of math, literacy, and writing
- Handled all communication with parents/guardians in regards to student academic progress and behavior
Administrative Assistant
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
Boston
07.2011 - 08.2016
- Performed data entry and management of all incoming emails, faxes, and paper mail into the office data management system
- Maintained physical and electronic records and files for legal staff
- Prepared documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Education
Masters - Teaching and Curriculum, ESL
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2017
B.S. - Communication Disorders, Psychology, Education
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.2014
Skills
- Document preparation
- Patent prosecution
- Docket management
- Electronic filing
- Data entry
- Time management
Certification
English as a Second Language preK-6 initial Massachusetts Teaching License
Languages
- English, fluent
- Spanish, basic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patent Assistant/Patent Paralegal/Docketing Clerk
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
01.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 09.2022
Patent Paralegal
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
07.2019 - 08.2020
Docketing Clerk
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
07.2017 - 07.2019
Long Term-Substitute(3rd Grade)
Prospect Hill Academy
08.2016 - 12.2016
3rd Grade/K-1st ESL Prospect Fellow
Prospect Hill Academy
07.2014 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
Occhiuti & Rohlicek LLP
07.2011 - 08.2016
Masters - Teaching and Curriculum, ESL
Boston University
B.S. - Communication Disorders, Psychology, Education
University of Massachusetts
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