Asta Smitt-Jeppesen
Irvine,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Dilworth Paxson LLP, specializing in data management, client communication, and operational efficiency. Successfully led the firm’s digital transition through systematic auditing and organizing of records, significantly improving accessibility and compliance. Proven ability in policy analysis and public speaking, translating complex legal concepts into actionable insights. Demonstrates expertise in event planning and digital design, enhancing branding efforts while executing high-impact events with precision.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Dilworth Paxson LLP.
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Attended client and internal meetings to gain insight into legal frameworks, deal structuring, and transactional workflows.
- Played a key role in the firm's transition to a digital record-keeping system by reviewing and identifying outdated minute books, assessing whether client relationships were still active, and initiating outreach for record retention or disposal.
- Drafted and sent inquiries to corporate clients regarding their minute books, informing them of the firm’s record retention policy and setting a 90-day response period for action.
- Assisted in managing a spreadsheet tracking 400,000 files, systematically identifying and permanently removing thousands of outdated or redundant records that had either been digitized or were no longer in use.
Intern
U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Debbie Lesko
Washington, DC
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Monitored, compiled, and summarized key news updates from local, regional, national, and international sources to inform the representatives and staffon critical developments and policy issues.
- Led informative and engaging tours of the U.S. Capitol for constituents, providing historical and legislative insights.
- Assisted with responding to constituent inquiries via phone, email, and written correspondence.
- Utilized the office’s constituent management system to log inquiries, track case progress, and escalate issues to appropriate staff.
Intern
Special Olympics Virginia - Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Created engaging content for social media platforms.
- Generated graphical illustrations using software applications like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Education
History
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
The Madeira School
Mclean05-2024
Skills
- Research methods
- Policy analysis
- Historical interpretation
- Data organization
- Public speaking
- Event planning
- Social media management
- Verbal and written communication
- Client communication
- Professionalism and etiquette
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Dilworth Paxson LLP.
03.2024 - 04.2024
Intern
U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Debbie Lesko
03.2023 - 04.2023
Intern
Special Olympics Virginia - Northern Virginia
03.2022 - 04.2022
History
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
The Madeira School
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