Aisha Matarr Ndure
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth while using my background in social science research, legal practice, information technology, and law enforcement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Violence Prevention Project Research Center
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Contributed to the completion of multiple homicide research projects using police and court reports, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Participated in regular weekly meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions to faculty researchers for ongoing projects.
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines when working with restricted or sensitive data sources.
Paralegal
Fitch Johnson Larson P.C.
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, discovery demands and responses, exhibit lists and booklets, and medical chronologies.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing, indexing, and maintaining legal documents, new and existing files, and correspondence.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Saint Paul Police Department
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Proactively sought opportunities for personal growth within law enforcement by volunteering for additional responsibilities beyond assigned duties when possible.
- Built lasting professional relationships with supervisors and mentors that have contributed to personal growth and future career opportunities.
- Gained valuable insights into law enforcement operations by shadowing experienced professionals across different departments including the dispatch, patrol, community engagement, criminal intelligence, investigations, special investigations, special weapons and tactics, and gangs and guns units
Information Technology Student Assistant
Hamline University
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests to provide costumer satisfaction
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person to Hamline faculty, staff, and students, resolving a wide range of technology issues.
- Ensured smooth operation of classroom technology by communicating trends, errors, and unexpected delays to peers and leadership for immediate assistance
Legal Administrative Assistant
Gurstel Law Firm P.C.
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently preparing and prioritizing legal summons and complaints according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Generated pleadings and filed paperwork for numerous default judgments daily leading to collection of revenue.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
Legal Receptionist/Legal Administrative Assistant
Disability Partners, PLLC
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Handled client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Facilitated effective communication between attorneys, paralegals, and clients by managing phone calls, emails, and messages promptly.
- Assisted attorneys and paralegals with document production tasks such as mailing, copying forms, and scanning files into electronic format.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Forensic Psychology
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN12.2024
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN05-2021
Skills
- Research methods and data analysis
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Organized and detail oriented
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Awards
- Rapporteur for the Eight Stake in The Nation Forum, Banjul, The Gambia, 01/2025
- Dean’s list, 05/2023 - 12/2024
- Student assistant for Minnesota Gun Violence Research Summit, 11/2024
- Volunteer student researcher for The National Black Police Officer Association, 06/2024 - 09/2024
- Table Facilitator for Respectful Conversation at Hamline University, 11/2023
- Criminal Justice and Forensic Science classroom contribution award, 04/2023
Languages
French
Arabic
wolof
English
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Intern
Saint Paul Police Department
06.2024 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Violence Prevention Project Research Center
05.2023 - 12.2024
Paralegal
Fitch Johnson Larson P.C.
02.2023 - 12.2024
Legal Administrative Assistant
Gurstel Law Firm P.C.
06.2022 - 11.2022
Legal Receptionist/Legal Administrative Assistant
Disability Partners, PLLC
03.2022 - 06.2022
Information Technology Student Assistant
Hamline University
02.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Forensic Psychology
Hamline University
North Hennepin Community College
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