Graycen Mahon Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, I help manage case loads, calendar deadlines, set meetings, and manage case files. In addition to overseeing scheduling and handling organization for 5 attorneys, I draft pleadings, propound discovery, note depositions, and prepare motion documents for filing. I edit, proof read, and finalize documents before they are filed in court and served on counsel. I ensure a smooth working environment in a high stress and fast-paced office.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

- Trained incoming employees and called on first for promotions by the manager and restaurant owner- Promoted to Head Hostess within 3 months and supervised a staff of 6 individuals; retained a positive and efficient work environment- Managed high volumes of customers, food orders, and phone calls; averaging about 200-450 individuals per day- Responsible for inventory control, and maintained a well stocked service station and bar area to meets the needs of the 30+ active tables- Acted as a liaison between the 7 member Spanish speaking kitchen staff and the 3-5 servers to ensure any allergies/dietary restrictions were known and accounted for; became proficient enough in Spanish to guarantee success- Upheld a pleasant environment for customers by cultivating a positive attitude, successfully navigating a high stress work setting, multitasking, and improving the productivity of a 30+ member staff

South San Francisco, California, United States

- Managed a staff of 25 employees and made weekly schedules- Created daily lesson plans for students satisfying a wide margin of ages and skill level- Oversaw the safety of children ages 4-13 in gymnastics activities- Ensured allergies, dietary restrictions, and medications were known for 20+ children, and supervised the administration of personal medications when necessary- Facilitated conflict management and fostered a supportive, welcoming and fun environment for both the staff and participants over the 2 week period- Solved scheduling issues and supported the staff- Fostered the development of 5 important skills within students; listening, cooperation, communication, respecting boundaries, and improving motor function- Coached many children with different physical, mental, and language abilities, successfully meeting their individual needs and maintaining a streamline class setting- Spearheaded birthday parties on the weekend and built an exciting atmosphere for children and adults, while also sustaining the safety and organization of the group of 30+ individuals- Communicated weekly with the parents of all 6 students for each class and successfully relayed important developmental and behavioral information

Santa Barbara, California, United States

- Spearheaded weekly lesson plans for 2nd-3rd graders on the local environment and sustainability- Invited to be a lead teacher and led a teaching team of 5 other UCSB students- Responsible for gathering and organizing the various materials needed weekly to teach the students- Facilitated weekly communication with staff members of the school to address potential challenges and scheduling- Successfully taught at a local elementary school classroom weekly for 18 weeks- Oversaw conflicts and endorsed a safe and welcoming learning environment over the 18 weeks

- Researched and created informational instagram content about the history of Black oppression within specific topics including; environmental racism, voting rights, and social justice- Collaborated with 10 other team members of different racial, cultural and gender identities while navigating race topics with mindfulness and awareness- Expanded skills such as; cooperation, communication, listening, learning, and writing and applied them successfully to tasks as a volunteer- Furthered my own knowledge of the current presence and history of racism within the United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies And Sociology

Certificate Of Completion, Sociology

Study Abroad program through the University of California school system