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San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, California, United States

• Conducted and prepared for preliminary hearings, ensuring thorough readiness and effective case presentation• Prepared and argued various types of motions in court such as, racial justice act motion, motions to dismiss and suppress evidence, mistake of fact motions• Conducted arraignments for in-custody and out-of-custody clients• Assisted supervising attorney during trials including assisting with voir dire, direct and cross examinations, and opening and closing arguments • Performed comprehensive legal research to support case strategy and decision-making• Conducted client interviews to obtain critical case information tailored to specific legal needs

• Conducted legal research and drafted documents on tax law-related topics, contributing to case development and legal arguments• Negotiated and communicated with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on behalf of clients• Prepared briefs addressing clients' unique tax issues for submission to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA)• Regularly communicated with clients to provide updates on their case status and address any concerns

San Francisco, California, United States

• Conducted intake interviews to spot legal issues for presentation at case acceptance meeting• Analyzed legal sources, including statutes, judicial decisions, and legal articles, applying this research directly to support client's case• Drafted and revised a mediation brief for the mediator and opposing counsel• Presented an opening statement to the mediator during mediation • Represented and lead mediation between my client and opposing counsel• Conducted extensive legal research tailored to the specific needs of each client's case

San Francisco Bay Area

• Researched and analyzed law sources • Prepared discovery documents • Drafted status updates, retention letters, and file closing letters to clients• Maintained client files• Reviewed and revised legal documents • Organized previous master client case list to improve efficiency

Berkeley, California, United States

- reported directly to the CEO- handled administrative tasks for founders- functioned as a gatekeeper to CEO - managed scheduling and travel logistics for executive staff- inputted invoices in quickbooks and ensured accurate processing- managed day to day tasks needed from CEO- quickly finished tasks assigned firms executive staff- researched information relevant to topics assigned, prepared a quick summary and presented it to executive staff with clarity- developed spreadsheets where none were present to accurately relay information to executive staff and other employees

San Francisco, California, United States

My role was to help get Rize Up Bakery off the ground, implementing processes to help the founder scale up his business and create or adjust initiatives and priorities as needed to adapt to changing circumstances- Managed day to day operations- Used google sheets to create order template when none previously existed- Tracked and managed inventory against incoming orders to improve efficiency and reduce waste- Acted as customer support as needed- Used Shopify.com to track and analyze sales- Documented ingredients to comply with CA disclosure laws- Established and managed partnerships with new retailers to sell the product at the best price- Maintained bakery standards and speed of service to consistently produce high-quality products

San Francisco, California

- Reported directly to the CEO and handled all administrative needs for the executive staff - Functioned as gatekeeper to the CEO and managed all scheduling and travel logistics - Managed inbound and outbound invoicing, including development, processing and payment- Recorded detailed notes and distributed key information after all large team meetings- Captured all customer payments and ensured accurate processing - Balanced books and oversaw cash spending for internal employees - Managed inventory and food & beverage employee programs

Songpa-Gu, Seoul, Korea

- Teach Korean students English, enabling reading and writing proficiency attainments - Work with a broad range of children, ages 5-16- Create a set curriculum for students based on company’s ideals- Instruct thorough explanations of the English language to foreign students- Develop education strategies for all learning styles (Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc...)- Conduct in group and one-on-one settings in order to address individuals needs- Train and evaluate new hires performance - Administer tests and complete evaluations in order to analyze students performance- Help coordinate and plan social events like graduation and field trips

San Francisco Bay Area

- Train new employees and help with team skill development - Develop monthly schedule and curriculum for the team- Keep client records updated and organized- Follow up with trial parents to ensure enrollment- Oversee employee scheduling, hours and time off- Market special events to current and potential clients- Develop Coach/Athlete relationships and effectively managed conflict resolution- Log attendance weekly through computer software and complete courtesy calls to gymnasts who have been absent - Help coordinate logistics for events like birthday parties, Parents Night out, and annual events- Keep up to date on the current rules and regulations of USA Gymnastics and accurately relayed to staff

San Francisco Bay Area

- Work with students varying from 2-17 years old, primarily developing ages 7-12- Manage a positive relationship between athletes and parents- Oversee operations for groups of up to 10 children singlehandedly- Teach gymnastics technically skills to children- Adhere to the standards for quality by USA gymnastics- Drive business expansion via a grassroots marketing*Certified USAG Fitness Instructor & Safety Coordinator

San Francisco Bay Area

- Coach for children ages 2-13 years old- Work with children to master basic principles of gymnastics

San Francisco Bay Area

- Greeted and assisted clients and guests- Managed travel and client facing logistics - Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations- File and maintain records- Schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendar- Work closely with other employees to provide administrative support- Facilitate in ordering necessary supplies for office

Redwood City

- Oversaw positive customer experiences - Graciously handled customer complaints and challenges - Trained new employees on company best practices - Balanced register and meticulously reported financials

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Step Certification, Summer Trial And Evidence Program

Currently enrolled in an intensive litigation course where we work on drafting motions, opening and closing statements and preparing.

Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

I studied in a foreign exchange program at the University of Paris, where I studied comparative EU and US corporate law.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad in Korea, School Global Fair Promotional Volunteer, Study Abroad Alumni Club

Psychology

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad in Korea

Associates, Psychology

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