Cathy Fernandez

Dedicated and highly organized professional with over a decade of comprehensive experience in administrative operations, secretarial support, legal documentation, and client relations. Proven track record of managing confidential correspondence, optimizing office schedules, and facilitating seamless day-to-day corporate functions with minimum supervision in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Legal Secretary - The Law Firm of P.A. Garcia C.S. Garcia & Associates - U-802 Richville Corp. Centre, 1314 Commerce Avenue, MBP, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City

(2008-09 - 2026-05)

Garcia Group of Companies

• Prepares comprehensive monthly reports tracking the firm's billings, collections, and financial statuses.
• Maintains and controls office supplies, physical stock inventories, and operational materials.
• Handles, logs, and processes highly sensitive and confidential legal correspondence.
• Manages intricate office scheduling, calendar events, and judicial deadlines.
• Facilitates professional email and mail communications to corporate clients and firm partners.
• Monitors and coordinates logistical requirements for corporate meetings, seminars, and professional forums.
• Manages national and international travel bookings and full itineraries for legal teams.

Secretary - The Law Firm of P.A. Garcia C.S. Garcia & Associates - U-802 Richville Corp. Centre, 1314 Commerce Avenue, MBP, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City

(2005-11 - 2007-02)

• Drafted and processed monthly reports for firm-wide billings and financial collection updates.
• Managed the inventory levels and systematic requisition of office supplies.
• Directed incoming and outgoing private correspondence, maintaining complete professional confidentiality.
• Coordinated office agendas, client meetings, and legal calendars systematically.
• Ensured timely dispatch of digital and physical correspondence to firm partners and active clients.

HR Assistant - PNC Garnet Property Holdings Corporation - U-802 Richville Corp. Centre, 1314 Commerce Avenue, MBP, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City

(2007-02 - 2008-08)

Mother Company

• Handled and processed monthly financial remittances and documentation accurately.
• Monitored, cross-checked, and recorded staff leave balances, sickness logs, and holiday tracking sheets.
• Forecasted, ordered, and maintained stationery and office equipment inventories for the HR department.
• Screened and answered high-volume telephone inquiries, directing clients and managing stakeholder requests.
• Ensured all sensitive human resource databases and personal profiles were kept fully confidential.

Sales Consultant Specialist - Rustan Marketing Specialists, Inc. - Marks & Spencer - Glorietta, Ayala Makati Branch | 4th Floor Urban Building, 405 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City

(2004-10 - 2005-02)

• Greeted visitors and provide elevated customer service matching brand standards.
• Executed accurate and rigorous physical stock and inventory management.
• Identified customer requirements, provided detailed product feature overviews, and built strong consumer trust.
• Resolved customer queries professionally regarding store pricing policies, merchandise, and retail systems.

Bachelor of Science - Office and Legal Management - University of Makati (UMAK) (2004-04)