Brendon Chellew
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Perceptive and dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the Corporate Immigration sector where I work to aid our clients in obtaining non-immigrant and immigrant visas for specialized individuals. I have a vast and well-rounded knowledge of business best-practices and legal regulatory standards. I excel in fast-paced environments with a team and as an individual. I have consistently dedicated myself to improving my craft and ensuring that my work always shows its value to my employers and clients alike. I am a highly motivated, coachable, and dedicated person looking to make a lasting positive impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
San Francisco, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Drafting email correspondence, letters and documentation to clients, government agencies, and colleagues;
- Assisting with drafting and filing applications and petitions with government agencies;
- Compiling and summarize large quantities of data for clients, managers and reporting needs;
- Providing status updates to clients and senior level team members;
- Building knowledge of firm, immigration case types and client processes. Non-Immigrant case types include Change of Employer, Change of Status, and Extension of Status petitions in the H-1B and O-1 visa types. Immigrant case types include EB-1A for Extraordinary Ability Immigrants, EB-1B for Outstanding Researchers, and EB-2 National Interest Waiver;
- Gathering and maintaining confidential client contact information in the company's proprietary case management system;
- Meeting assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor;
- Supporting leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies;
- Working with team leads and managing leadership, establishing new processes and improving efficiency for the team's continuous improvement; and
- Training new team members on specific processes, meticulous document review, and communication standards.
Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
San Francisco, CA
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to leadership team for further review;
- Drafting email correspondence, letters and documentation to clients, government agencies, and colleagues;
- Assisting with drafting and filing applications and petitions with government agencies;
- Compiling and summarize large quantities of data for clients, managers and reporting needs;
- Providing status updates to clients and senior level team members;
- Building knowledge of firm, immigration case types and client processes. Non-Immigrant case types include Change of Employer, Change of Status, and Extension of Status petitions in the H-1B visa category;
- Gathering and maintaining confidential client contact information in the company's proprietary case management system; and
- Meeting assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor.
Business Immigration Coordinator
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
San Francisco, CA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared necessary forms and packages for immigration related applications;
- Managed and operated case systems and shared folders to ensure all information are up-to-date and properly stored;
- General administrative duties as needed (i.e. faxing, copying, typing, etc.);
- Undertook other ad hoc administrative duties as assigned by the immigration teams;
- Learned about the various types of immigration matters; and
- Gathered and maintained confidential client contact information in our proprietary case management system.
Server
Yard House
Concord, CA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs;
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items;
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers;
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards;
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests;
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation; and
- Assisted coworkers to achieve maximum efficiency during peak attendance times.
Office Clerk/Assistant
One Legal
Martinez, CA
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Reviewed and prepared court documents, ranging from Stipulations to Case Management Statements, for filing;
- Kept hard copy files of client orders;
- Maintained and created file system adhering to standard company procedures and handled file requests; and
- Served clients by assisting reception, responding to and forwarding emails and messages, and keeping clients informed of filing status.
Server
Old Spaghetti Factory
Sacramento, CA
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Served guests in a fast-paced environment and managed time for an optimal experience for each guest;
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer;
- Compiled nightly sales numbers and profits; and
- Performed extensive side work both before and after shift to ensure food preparation areas and tables were clean and well organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12.2018
Skills
- Investigative Approach
- Operations Analysis
- Business Administration
- Application and Petition Government Filing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Legal Assistance
- Customer Service Administration
- Work Organizing and Prioritizing
Timeline
Senior Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
11.2022 - Current
Business Immigration Analyst
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
11.2021 - 11.2022
Business Immigration Coordinator
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
05.2021 - 11.2021
Server
Yard House
06.2019 - 03.2020
Office Clerk/Assistant
One Legal
01.2019 - 04.2019
Server
Old Spaghetti Factory
08.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento