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United States

United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Conduct criminal court research for background checks by searching public access terminals in various jurisdictions to find criminal records, case information, and sentencing information Train employees in how to search court jurisdictions, find the relevant case information, and report it appropriately in our internal systemFind test searches for employees training in a new jurisdiction, grade the test searches, and communicate with the employee about any corrections to the test names before signing them off in that jurisdiction

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Process background check verifications though inbound and outbound calls to verify subject’s education and employment backgroundsCalling over 100 employers/education institutes a day to obtain information on subject’s start date, end date, job title, and any additional information the client is seeking to verify

Criminal Division-Drafted a complex response to a habeas corpus motion by conducting legal research to analyze four distinct legal issues including; ineffective assistance of counsel, sentencing concerns, and allegations of lack of sufficient evidence Conducted research regarding federal sentencing in relation to 18 U.S.C. 924 'crime of violence' requirement within the meaning of the Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering Act

Office of Information Policy Processed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests by searching, reviewing, and redacting thousands of pages of information for initial requests, consults, and referralsDrafted, edited, and reviewed declarations submitted to assist in FOIA litigationResponded to requesters by drafting acknowledgement letters and final responses

Civil Division- Conducted legal research of statutes, regulations, and general maritime law to write a motion for summary judgment regarding an admiralty collisionResearched state law comparative negligence and liability statutes for a legal memorandum

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conducted legal research and drafted a litigation report, memoranda, and other legal documents related to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Contacted law enforcement deputies, researched state laws, and analyzed the claimant’s documents to determine whether the U.S. Marshals Service should accept or reject the claim. Assisted attorneys in organizing large amounts of discovery documents related to a large employment class action case.

Thanked donors for financial gifts through email, handwritten notes, and personal phone calls. Imported corespondents into Salesforce, online CRM system, for a comprehensive view of our constituents giving reports and interactions with staff to better serve the mission of IJM.

Washington D.C

Planed and organized events by researching event locations, room layouts, and catering options. Communicated event details within the organization as well as to outside vendors. Assisted in day to day logistics such as event registration, organization of materials, and brainstorming about future events.

Tutor individuals and small groups (around 6 people) in Statistics for Social Sciences. I explain the material in new and innovative ways.

Networked and connected businesses with A Beautiful Me for financial and supportive relations. Presented on self-worth workshops and provided information about A Beautiful Me to various groups and organizations.

Mentored 4th- 6th grade girls by listening to them and teaching them in small groups. Facilitated fun and educational experiences for campers. Communicated and modeled behaviors to maintain a positive camp experience.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology; Minor in International and Community Development; Child Advocacy Certificate