AMERICA GARCIA
BUFORD,GA
Summary
Reliable and forward-thinking intern with experience at the Hall County Courthouse, adept in navigating government systems and the handling of sensitive information. Proven ability to communicate effectively and support diverse teams, demonstrated through a history of research assistance and artistic collaboration. Skills in bilingual legal terminology and procedures and committed to delivering public service in high-pressured environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Indigent Defense - Hall County Superior Court
11.2024 - Current
- Provides support to case evaluators by pre-filling applications and checking completed work
- Provides administrative support by filing and organizing documents and spreadsheets
- Provides administrative support by addressing phone calls and in-person visits
- Provides financing support by taking and filing payments made by defendants, as well as organizing and filing payments made to panel attorneys
- Facilitates interdepartmental communication by delivering and collecting court orders
- Annotates court calendars with supplemental information on defendant applications
- Attends court sessions to be forthcoming at judge's direction
Fine Artist
Rreal Tacos
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed original artwork for monthly children's menu designs
- Collaborated with culinary/bar team to create art that represents the Rreal Tacos aesthetic
- Communicated closely with Art Director to meet deadlines and to actively push artwork in the envisioned direction
Research Assistant
University of Georgia
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided support to professor with her research on the Latinx community in Athens, GA
- Applied critical thinking and qualitative data analysis to derive common themes in data
- Interviewed research participants in Spanish and English
- Transcribed bilingual interviews
- Presented research findings/directions to a board of renowned scientists
Server
Rreal Tacos
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered tailored customer service in a fast-paced and pressured environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen and cleaning staff to ensure a smooth rotation of satisfied guests
- Assisted in training new servers on service expectations, menu knowledge, and cleanliness protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2023
Skills
- Bilteracy in legal terminology
- Navigation of Government Systems and Databases
- Familiarity with Hall County Courthouse expectations, etiquette, and procedures
- Organization and Handling of Sensitive Information
Accomplishments
- 2023 UGA Alumni - Summa Cum Laude
- CURO Scholar 2023
- 2019 Lowell Milken Center ArtEffect International Winner
Certification
- GA Dept. of Education Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish and English)
- GA Dept. of Education Fine Arts Seal
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Indigent Defense - Hall County Superior Court
11.2024 - Current
Fine Artist
Rreal Tacos
09.2024 - 08.2025
Server
Rreal Tacos
09.2023 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
University of Georgia
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia