Proactive Program Coordinator and Attorney Assistant with extensive experience in strategic planning, program management, and legal support. Successfully facilitated team meetings, established partnerships, managed educational programs, and maintained attorney schedules. Known for strong communication skills, attention to detail, and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Amaro Family Childcare
07.2020 - Current
Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
Planned and coordinated educational events and activities such as Field Trips and Aquarium of the Pacific visits.
Scheduled and attended student meetings and recorded meeting minutes for faculty.
Attorney Assistant
Los Angeles Public Defenders Office
01.2022 - 09.2022
Maintained attorney calendars for efficient time management, coordinating appointments, hearings, depositions, and other critical events.
Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Enhanced communication between clients and attorneys by scheduling meetings and conference calls in a timely manner.
Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, adhering to professional ethics standards at all times.
Contributed to successful case outcomes with diligent fact-checking and attention to detail in drafting legal documents.
Assisted attorneys in case preparation, conducting thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Self Help Volunteer
Justicecorps
06.2022 - 08.2022
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Help self-represented litigants with filling out court papers.
Triage
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Help self-represented litigants in Spanish.
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Pepperdine
Malibu, CA
04.2026
Master of Science - Criminology Or Criminal Justice
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier, CA
05.2019
Skills
Program Management
Office Administration
Proactive mindset
Strategic Planning
Project Coordination
Volunteer Management
Generating schedules
Scheduling proficiency
Staff Evaluation
Multitasking
Program Improvements
Effective leader
Team building
Educational Program Planning
Issue Resolution
Reliability
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Self Help Volunteer
Justicecorps
06.2022 - 08.2022
Attorney Assistant
Los Angeles Public Defenders Office
01.2022 - 09.2022
Program Coordinator
Amaro Family Childcare
07.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Pepperdine
Master of Science - Criminology Or Criminal Justice