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California, United States

o Collaborating closely with lead attorney and of counsel, contributing to due diligence and corporate governance documentation, such as founder agreements, employee equity documents, and client data rooms.o Shadowing client meetings to gain practical insights, enhancing skills in corporate legal advisory, client communication, and proactive client management.o Supporting end-to-end transaction processes, taking initiative in preparing initial drafts, tracking timelines, and assisting in ensuring regulatory compliance for corporate and M&A clients.o Utilizing Practical Law to conduct research and analysis on corporate governance and securities regulations

Berkeley, California, United States

As a stage door attendant in the Zellerbach Theatre, I work to ensure the security and safety of Cal Performances staff, Theatre-Dance-Performance Studies (TDPS) department, and other venue personnel. I maintain ongoing communication with the Venue Operations Manager and other Cal Performances management to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, I handle tasks such as organizing lost and found items, receiving mail and deliveries, and promptly notifying recipients to maintain an efficient and secure working environment in the theatre.

SAO is a student run nonpartisan, Executive office of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) that offers confidential and free casework services and resources to students in UC Berkeley, as well as policy work to help shape the future of the universityAs an academic caseworker, I provide casework to Berkeley students facing academic concerns such as grade appeals, disability accommodations, and academic misconduct accusations.

I managed club and caseworker finances by utilizing Excel to create external budgetary requests to the ASUC and creating/monitoring the annual budget using Google sheets. I utilized the Callink finance tool to submit requests for purchase or purchase reimbursement to the ASUC. I also completed formally written funding requests (ABSA, Big C, Big Give) to ensure adequate club funding for the coming fiscal year while constantly engaging in cross-divisional communication to identify gaps in funding and financial needs to be filled presently or in the future.

o Mentored Ethiopian high school seniors through the American university application process throughout the school year from application workshopping until acceptance received.o Utilized bilingual as well as communication skills to create action plans/schedule and organized zoom meetings to regularly discuss this strategies

Berkeley, California, United States

I worked with Cal Zero Waste to maximize sustainability at UC Berkeley specifically through Cal Housing and Dining as an associate within the ReUse team.

Berkeley, California, United States

o Organized cultural events and community outreach programs.o Coordinated for resources and sponsorship from ASUCo Facilitated community growth and cultural awareness and learning

Berkeley, California, United States

o Coordinated logistics for BRRC events and programs, supporting outreach to prospective Black students.o Created and executed marketing campaigns, boosting awareness and engagement for BRRC initiatives.o Collaborated with campus groups to enhance recruitment and retention efforts for Black students.o Analyzed data to help improve the effectiveness of recruitment campaigns and strategies.

Agoura Hills, California, United States

I worked at Tifa’s counter maximizing sales through exceptional customer service and collaboration in a boutique dessert eatery.

As of June 2019, I am an executive assistant for SNS Global Pharma, improving the company’s organization through Excel and programming.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

o Rigorous sales and food service position

Thousand Oaks, California

o Customer and food service role as a high school freshman

Education record

Class of 2021 Valedictorian

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Fourth Year

Activities and Societies: ASUC Student Advocate's Office, Black Recruitment-Retention Center, Eritrean-Ethiopian Association, Cal.