Alex Kiwan
San Diego,CA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Research legal issues including social security disability insurance, tenant-landlord law, estate planning, and bankruptcy law
- Draft briefs, client letters, and correspondence
- Attend depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
Law Clerk
Kiwan & Chambers APC
San Diego
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted two attorneys in research, analysis, and preparation of worker's compensation cases
- Interviewed new clients and opened claims through California Department of Industrial Relations
- Communicated with clients, providing updates on case progress
- Drafted legal memoranda, briefs, petitions, and correspondence ensuring clarity and accuracy in compliance with legal standards
- Maintain case files using A1 case management software and e-filed documents using EAMS
Field Representative and Communications Director
California State Assembly
Carlsbad, CA
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Served as a representative for Assemblymember Tasha Boerner in the cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad attending community events with and on behalf of the Assemblymember.
- Developed and implemented community outreach strategies to build relationships with community organizations, local leaders, and diverse groups within the district
- Monitored legislative activities and policy developments in the district and collaborated with city and county government officials to ensure representation at the state level.
- Created and chaired two district advisory councils in areas of education and seniors and long term along with preparing briefs and legislative reports
- Provided extensive constituent services notably assisting over 1000 constituents receive unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Wrote content for press releases, website, newsletter and social media pages. Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
Owner
Kiwan Political Consulting
San Diego, CA
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Directed federal, county, and local races for over six candidates to deliver impactful campaign strategies that resonate with target audience
- Successfully managed and executed comprehensive political campaigns including coordinated fundraising, field and mail strategies
- Proven track record in strategic planning, messaging development, and voter outreach
- Expertise lies in in-depth researching, analyzing data, building relationship with stakeholders and implementing effective communication to achieve campaign goals
- Constantly delivered good results in a high pressure environments.
Facility Rental Coordinator & Youth Camp Director
City of Encinitas l Encinitas
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted Encinitas Community Center Manager with daily operations
- Interacted daily with prospective customers and provided tours of the facility
- Demonstrated skills in managing and overseeing rental process for city facilities
- Additionally served as Director of Seaside Youth Day Camp during summer and winter school breaks. Developed and executed a weekly activity schedule for sixty children. Trained and managed six staff counselors in this role.
Education
J.D. -
California Western School of Law
San Diego04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2015
Skills
- Research
- Team Work and Collaboration
- Case Management
- Ability to Establish Rapport
- Creative Problem Solver
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Legal Intern
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
08.2023 - Current
Law Clerk
Kiwan & Chambers APC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Field Representative and Communications Director
California State Assembly
12.2018 - 06.2021
Facility Rental Coordinator & Youth Camp Director
City of Encinitas l Encinitas
01.2017 - 01.2018
Owner
Kiwan Political Consulting
01.2012 - 06.2018
J.D. -
California Western School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of San Francisco