Dayanara Martinez
Reseda,CA
Summary
Hardworking, dependable, and bilingual professional with experience in customer service, childcare, legal office support, theatre, and community involvement. A fast learner who communicates well, stays organized under pressure, and enjoys creating engaging activities for children and youth. Brings strong teamwork, creativity, leadership, patience, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant (Part-Time)
Immigration Law Office of Mfon Anthony Ikon
Van Nuys, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Organize and maintain confidential immigration files and documents with attention to detail.
- Coordinated with clients and attorneys, managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities.
- Communicated professionally and patiently with clients, addressing questions and assisting with documents and office needs.
- Demonstrate problem-solving, teamwork, reliability, and time-management skills in a fast-paced office environment.
Seasonal Sales Associate
See's Candies
Reseda, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered friendly customer service, assisting customers with product inquiries and purchases to enhance shopping experience.
- Acquired product knowledge rapidly, ensuring accurate cash register transactions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained organization and efficiency during peak periods, facilitating smoother operations and improved customer service.
Family Friends & Personal Childcare Experience
- Current
- Provided childcare for family friends on numerous occasions, caring for children of different ages while maintaining a safe, positive, and supportive environment.
- Created fun and engaging activities, including mystery games, problem-solving challenges, and interactive group games.
- Incorporated theatre games learned through years of theatre experience to encourage creativity, confidence, communication, teamwork, and participation.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged children to think creatively, work together, solve problems, and have fun.
- Assisted with play, meals, routines, and other activities while following parents' instructions and expectations.
- Developed patience, responsibility, leadership, creativity, communication, and conflict-management skills through regular childcare experience.
Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA09-2026
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
Woodland Hills, CA06-2024
Skills
- Childcare & Youth Engagement
- Creative Activity Planning
- Communication
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Patience & Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Confidentiality
- Fast Learner
Certification
Food Handler Certification, California Food Handler Training Certification Program (Valid October 2023 – October 2026)
LANGUAGES
Spanish — Fluent | English — Fluent
EXPERIENCE
DRC Monarch Bramas — Dream Resource Center, Los Angeles Pierce College, Volunteer, Volunteered at school events supporting the Dream Resource Center and helping connect students with campus resources and support., Contributed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students seeking resources and assistance.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteered at school events supporting the Dream Resource Center and helping connect students with campus resources and support., Contributed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students seeking resources and assistance.
THEATRE EXPERIENCE
- 6th Grade – Senior Year of High School
- - Participated in theatre continuously from 6th grade through senior year, gaining experience in both acting and stage crew. - Performed as an actor in productions, developing confidence, public speaking, creativity, memorization, communication, and collaboration skills. - Worked as part of stage crew, supporting productions behind the scenes, following directions, staying organized, and contributing to a team. - Collaborated with fellow students, actors, crew members, and instructors during rehearsals and performances. - Gained experience with theatre games and interactive activities that encourage creativity, confidence, teamwork, communication, and participation.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant (Part-Time)
Immigration Law Office of Mfon Anthony Ikon
07.2024 - Current
Seasonal Sales Associate
See's Candies
10.2023 - 02.2024
Family Friends & Personal Childcare Experience
- Current
Los Angeles Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Taft High School