Christian Kilgore
Summary
UC Berkeley student planning to major in Society & Environment, with experience maintaining legal records, entering data, preparing documents, researching policy issues, and leading community environmental projects. Founded environmental and civic organizations, coordinated a native-plant conservation project, and managed detailed physical and digital case files.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Clerk
Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey Attorneys at Law
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Entered information from both physical and digital client and matter records into Microsoft Access to create, update, and close files.
- Maintained corresponding physical and electronic case records, ensuring database entries matched the underlying documents.
- Managed physical and digital case files by updating records in Microsoft Access and organizing, labeling, shelving, retrieving, and archiving documents across on-site and off-site storage locations.
- Conducted conflict checks using SharePoint and internal records-management systems before new matters were opened.
- Assembled briefs, motions, proposed orders, exhibits, and other legal materials for attorney review and court proceedings.
- Completed time-sensitive court runs and delivered filings, case files, and supporting materials to courthouses and other legal entities.
- Transported files and hearing materials to courtrooms and assisted attorneys with organizing documents before proceedings.
Construction Assistant
Kavicky Construction
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - 06.2026
- Worked an average of 20 hours per week from freshman year to the present doing landscaping, carpentry, woodworking, and residential repairs
- Communicated directly with clients to assess project needs and explain cost-effective solutions
- Independently organized and completed home-repair projects through a self-directed pay-what-you-can service model for financially constrained clients.
- Managed project budgeting, materials planning, and scheduling
- Assisted with preparing and submitting permit applications and supporting documentation.
Founder & President of Gardening Club
San Diego, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Founded and led a club focused on agriculture and environmental conservation
- Led weekly discussions on agricultural systems, monopolies, and environmental policy
- Created and maintained native gardens on campus in partnership with the California Native Plant Society, cultivating over 150 plants across 16 species for conservation efforts in the San Diego region
- Organized a campus wide recycling initiative which financially helps support the special needs program
- Coordinated field trips and guest speakers on pollution and local environmental issues
- Partnered with NexTrex and local businesses (Men’s Wearhouse, Sprouts, Petco) to launch a second recycling program that diverted 500+ lbs of plastic film from landfills
Founder & President of Young Dems Club
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Founded and led a school civic engagement club
Led weekly discussions on government processes and civic participation - Organized bipartisan voter registration stations in the community
- Partnered with Congressman Scott Peters’ campaign to coordinate a student-led Proposition 50 campaign effort, providing 12 peers with hands-on campaign experience
- Facilitated internships and volunteer opportunities for 30+ peers
- Led workshops on drafting legislation and building community support
Summer Democracy Fellow
Scott Peters Campaign Office
San Diego, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported constituent outreach initiatives
- Researched local policy issues and prepared briefing summaries for staff
- Assisted in planning and running community engagement events
- Attended seminars featuring speakers such as Congressman Jamie Raskin, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senator Andy Kim
- Engaged with voters through canvassing and phone banking as part of the district fellowship program
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel High-school
San Diego6 2026
Bachelor of Science - Society & Environment
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2030
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Access, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Data Entry and Electronic Records Management
- Spreadsheet Tracking and Data Organization
- Document Review, Editing, and Quality Control
- Environmental Policy and Regulatory Research
- Professional Writing and Presentation Preparation
Timeline
Service Clerk
Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey Attorneys at Law
06.2026 - 08.2026
Founder & President of Young Dems Club
08.2025 - 06.2026
Summer Democracy Fellow
Scott Peters Campaign Office
06.2025 - 08.2025
Founder & President of Gardening Club
08.2024 - 06.2026
Construction Assistant
Kavicky Construction
06.2022 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel High-school
Bachelor of Science - Society & Environment
University of California, Berkeley