Alexis Balkissoon
Bloomfield
Summary
Dynamic political science major with hands-on experience as a legal assistant, military transportation coordinator, and student ambassador, bringing a unique combination of policy analysis, legal support, and operational leadership. Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality. Recognized for strong communication, technological and personal problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to public service, teamwork, and continuous personal and professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Management Coordinator
Department of War, United States Army Reserve
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated the movement of personnel, vehicles, and equipment across multiple locations while meeting strict deadlines and safety requirements.
- Planned and tracked shipments using logistics databases to ensure on-time delivery and minimize operational delays.
- Managed high-volume transportation requests, prioritizing urgent needs to keep operations running efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of shipment status, transportation schedules, and asset accountability.
Legal assistant
Garurto Personal Injury Law Group
09.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive legal support including drafting, proofreading, and managing legal documents/ correspondence to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage confidential client files and case information with strict adherence to privacy laws and firm policies.
- Coordinate with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress, injuries, and treatments.
- File and manage PCP, PIP via insurance companies, explanation of reviews and benefits in order to guarantee client gains full coverage.
- Research statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Shadow Essex County Judges once a week in order to gain necessary court room experience.
Academic Specialist
Kean University
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Partnered with the social media management team to create content, track engagement, and promote university programs to prospective, current, and graduate students.
- Assisting the transfer team in reviewing student applications, review credit evaluations, and providing guidance to incoming transfer students.
- Collaborated with admissions representatives during outreach events, strengthening communication between the University and prospective students.
Intensive Supervision Program - Probation Department
New Jersey Courts
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist in the Intensive Supervision Probation Unit
- Assist paperwork and administrative techniques and composing reports in case management
- Review housing/future education opportunity openings for probationers
- Observe Probation officers/conduct pre-trial interviews
- Analyze fleet of monthly vehicle logs ensuring compliance (Microsoft, spreadsheet)
- Work alongside Judges in analyzing ISP Applications with systems (PCSAM, eCATS, JOC, eMACS)
Student Ambassador
Kean University
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Aided admitted new students in acclimating to Kean University
- Lead campus tours and informational sessions to introduce students to various resources and establish a welcoming environment
- Initiate and coordinate multiple student-centric programs throughout the work environment
- Work alongside Microsoft, outlook emails, Spreadsheets in call campaigns and secretarial work
- Assist major events such as Open house, Accepted Student's day, NJACAC regional college fair
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Sociology Minor
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft
- Excel Spreadsheets
- PCSAM
- ECATS
- JOC
- EMACS
- Joint Battle Command- Platform
- Command Post (Future System)
- Creative problem solving
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Case management support
Certification
- Combat Life-Saving Certification (July 2024-present)
Timeline
Legal assistant
Garurto Personal Injury Law Group
09.2025 - Current
Academic Specialist
Kean University
06.2025 - 09.2025
Intensive Supervision Program - Probation Department
New Jersey Courts
09.2024 - 05.2025
Transportation Management Coordinator
Department of War, United States Army Reserve
05.2023 - Current
Student Ambassador
Kean University
04.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Sociology Minor
Kean University