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East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

 Manage Business, Family & Immigration Court Cases Assist attorneys in preparing & filing immigration applications & petitions. Track case progress & deadlines, ensuring all filings are timely. Communicate with clients to gather necessary information & documents. Provide updates on case status & answer client inquiries. Draft & review forms, affidavits, & legal documents. Prepare cover letters, briefs, & other supporting documentation for filings. Conduct legal research on immigration laws, policies, & procedures. Stay updated on changes in immigration laws & regulations. Organize & maintain client files & records. Manage calendars, schedule appointments, & track important dates. File documents with USCIS, immigration courts, & other relevant agencies. Prepare & submit evidence & exhibits for court hearings. Translate documents Transcribe interviews & client statements. Assist clients in understanding the immigration process & requirements. Provide guidance on collecting and preparing necessary documentation. Help clients prepare for interviews with USCIS & other agencies. Assist with mock interviews & review potential questions. Communicate with government agencies, consulates, & embassies. Coordinate with other legal professionals & experts as needed. Stay informed about best practices & new developments in immigration law. Attend workshops, seminars, & continuing education courses. Assist in preparing cases for asylum, deportation defense, & appeals. Help with emergency filings & expedited requests. Administrative Duties

• Resume review, recommend updates, & from scratch creation.• Diagnose opportunities for process improvements for startup organizations to large corporations.• Employee engagement efforts (surveys, solutions, events, reward, and recognition programs) personalized for each client.• Developing relationships and partnering on human resource initiatives.• Direct Hire recruiting & placement across various industries including not for profit, aquatics, finance & accounting, IT, marketing & design, HR, safety, healthcare, maintenance, service & more.

Assisting (not legally representing) a loved one within the Connecticut Court System. • Gathering necessary documents and information to build a case.• Conduct research and provide information to client.• Administrative responsibilities – categorizing, filing, addendums, calendar management for each appearance.• Drafting motions, responses, and trial management documentation including financial affidavit information.• Compiling reports for Support Enforcement Services hearings.• Reviewing all documents for accuracy, content, and context prior to filing with courts.• Gaining familiarity with CT General Statues, Practice Guides, specific regulations, and laws as they are passed, modified, or removed.• Accurately transcribing voice recordings.• Organize and submit final discovery to other party prior to trial.• Assist with witness preparation as well as potential cross examination.• Gather letters of character reference, medical documentation, police reports, arrest records and more.• Exposed to bail bonds contracts and communication.• Learning both Family Court & Superior Court protocol, expectations, and layout.Family Court Actions:-Motion for Contempt-Motion to Reconsider-Motion for Continuance-Emergency Ex Parte Filing-Response to Motion in Limine-Response to Request for Sanctions-Discovery -Trial Management Compliance-Proposed Custody Plan-Financial Affidavit-Witness examination prep/Cross examination prep-Transcribing Voice RecordingsSuperior Court Actions:-Assisting with Discovery

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Part of a newly created consulting division for the national boutique staffing firm.• Responsible for full cycle recruiting – actively sourcing to assisting with onboarding utilizing referrals, internal and external databases.• Tasked with business development in the Southeast Region of the U.S. connecting with decision makers of all industries and company size.• Meeting virtually with clients to understand their hiring needs in terms of both soft skills & measurables, as well as articulating the approach and benefits of PBG.• Providing support to clients regarding market data of compensation, work schedule options, benefits, desired qualities, and interview process.• Ensuring candidates are interviewed purposefully with the intent of learning about their individual successes, desired career goals and discussing opportunities that may align. Also preparing them for interviews and understanding the culture of the company, the team they may join and the mission of the organization.• Managing contract, contract to hire and permanent placement candidates and processes including salary & contract negotiations.• Prioritizing tactics to expand search results to include a diverse pool of candidates.• Accurately keep track of interviewed candidates in ATS as well as OneNote, touching base monthly on their job search and opportunities available.• Create salesflow templates and share available candidates with client base to gain exposure of PBG & available workforce.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Promoted to role.• Responsible for maintaining a flex-desk approach – personally accountable for both sales and full cycle recruiting activity, weekly.• Understand each role within the finance and accounting field – Accounts Payable to Controller, Purchasing Manager to Full Charge Bookkeeper and more.• Recruit, screen, and interview candidates utilizing multiple resources. Fully understanding each candidate’s employment background, skills, personality, and career aspirations.• Market candidates to clients to help fill an open role through both warm and cold calling and email marketing.• Coach candidates through client interviews and provide general support to both parties before, during and after placement.• Maintain rapport with both contract workers (Ambassadors) and clients throughout the length of the assignment.• Identify external areas for growth and confidently pursue them. Internally improve processes: lead the utilization of Google Docs, Sheets and Maps for regional teams aiding in the smooth transition to WFH.• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by finding the best candidate and quickly addressing any issues that arise. Assisting with market research regarding compensation and more.• Consistently achieving goals individually and contributing to branch initiatives.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Greater Atlanta Area

• Recruit, interview, and hire around 300 + seasonal staff to manage company operated facilities.• Identified and targeted highly qualified individuals to fill the role of Pool Manager and STAR Leader.• Personally developed Two-Day Manager Training Program to ensure high levels of competence, leadership and customer service.• Complete monthly schedules for 45+ pools in the Greater Atlanta Area to ensure customer needs are met and safety is a priority.• Ensure all lifeguard staff maintains current certifications, and schedule recertification as needed.• Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting general staff meetings and on-site training programs.• Monitor proprietary time tracking system daily to ensure all shifts are filled; identify unfilled shifts and act quickly to fill vacancies.• Complete biweekly staff payroll in a timely manner; including completion bonuses at the end of the season.• Maintain and manage staffing budget; identify areas of improvement and recommend changes to ensure minimum budget requirements are attained.• Receive and schedule pool party requests; follow up with Customer to ensure all details of request are correct and that all requests are appropriately staffed.• Complete and disseminate monthly newsletter to all aquatic staff on a regular basis.• Develop relationships with community organizations and schools to promote the company's job offerings.• Proficient in PayCom software for both scheduling and payroll uses.• Manage seasonal uniform inventory and supplies.• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and state requirements.• Maintain historical employee records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.

Granby, Ct

In charge of a year round staff off 40+ including 1 full time Director of Competitive Swimming in addition to a seasonal camp of 15+ staffDeveloping new programs to benefit the community and promote healthy living in an aquatics environment Coordinating a successful and progressive swim lesson program designed to teach water safety, stroke development, personal growth, rescue skills and more (85+ classes weekly)Training staff monthly on various topicsParticipating in monthly cabinet meetings to address issues and seek advice across the association.Lead the way in organizing and executing the first association wide aquatics staff training.Creating a yearly budget that strives to meet association and branch needsHosting local high school swim practices and meets in addition to a large in house swim team Ensuring that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA standards. Recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating and supervising staff and department volunteers. Providing leadership and mentoring to all staff.Co-chair of the Association Women's Leadership Forum

Manchester, Ct

-Worked as Aquatic Supervisor on occasion -Teaching swimming lessons to infants-adults-Assisted in Organizing/Running the MDOG Doggy Dunk-Directly supervised 8+ lifeguards (Summer) -Assisted with special aquatic programs-Oversaw Recreation Leaders in Training Program-Primary Lifeguarding duties-American Red Cross liaison -Customer service-Lifeguarding Training Instructor-Water Safety Instructor

Orlando, Florida Area

-Taught private (or semi-private) swim lessons at clients homes or association pools.-Levels ranged from beginner with no experience in the water to minimal experience.-Specified lessons for each participant with regards to the parents wants.-Covered safety topics in each lessons.-Ages 6 months - 13 years old

Orlando, Florida

-Chosen for the Spring 2015 Fall Advantage Disney College Program-Engaging with a high volume of a variety of guests-Successfully and positively interacting with other front of house as well as back of house cast members-Providing exceptional customer service to each guest, plating their food with a smile and personalized interaction-Ensuring all safety measures are taken before, during and after shift

West Hartford, Connecticut

-Responsible for the knowledge and conduct of 10+ employees-Driving sales through personalized fitting room experiences-Extensive knowledge of each product offered as well as diagnosing fit problems for each individual customer-In charge of counting till, end of day budget and deposit paperwork

Glastonbury, Ct

-Opening/Closing procedures-Driving Sales-Floor Set Mapping and Execution-Product Knowledge-Customer Service-Promoted to VSL Supervisor after 2 months

New Britain, Ct

-In charge of 15+ employees-Lifeguarding-Teaching Swim Lessons and Water Aerobics-Customer service-Pool maintenance-Responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records-Hiring & Orientating New Staff-Scheduling staff, special events and outside group pool usage-Program development-Creating yearly/monthly operating budgets-Designed and conducted monthly in-service trainings-Safety Committee Director -Marketing programs to the community-Program and Staff Evaluations

New Britain, Ct

-In charge of 45+ employees-Customer service-Opening Building Procedures-Closing Building Procedures-Fitness Equipment Maintenance-Payroll-Hiring & Orientating New Staff-Scheduling staff, special events and outside group facility usage-Birthday Party Coordinator-Program development-Creating yearly/monthly operating budgets-Safety Committee Director -Marketing programs to the community-Program and Staff Evaluations-Responsible for sub-departments within Wellness: child watch, rock wall, fitness desk, fitness instructors

Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), International Business