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Gabriela Herrera

Munster,USA

Summary

To obtain an entry-level position in the criminal justice field. Offering strong investigative and interpersonal skills to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Lake County Criminal Probation Department
01.2025 - Current

· Assist probation officers in conducting presentence investigation interviews

· Accompany probation officers to court proceedings

· Assist with client assessments and developing client case plans

· Maintained confidentiality and followed legal/ethical standards in handling sensitive client information

· File and maintain legal documents as needed

Seasonal Employee

Lake County Sheriff's Department
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Answered inquiries regarding criminal charges and court dates
  • Answered incoming phone calls and assisted clients at front desk
  • Received and processed requests for reports, background checks, and tow releases
  • Created and updated records with new files or information


Intern

Lake County Juvenile Justice Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Observed court proceedings
  • Oversaw the intake process of new delinquents
  • Accompanied probation officers on home visits
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and ankle monitors
  • Interacted with juveniles in detention, assisted in monitoring juveniles who were on probation, and prepared documents for court proceedings
  • 10 hours per week

Administrative Assistant

Efron & Efron Professional Corporation
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeted clients and visitors and answered visitor inquiries
  • Answered and routed incoming calls
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for documents
  • Scheduled and routed clients to respective legal counsel appointments
  • 20 hours per week

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Psychology

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
05.2025

Skills

  • Efficient Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Proficient in Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS)

Accomplishments

    · Alpha Phi Sigma Member – National Criminal Justice Honor Society

    · Alpha Kappa Delta Member – International Sociology Honor Society

    · Psi Chi Member (Vice President) – International Honor Society in Psychology

    · Dean's List (2021 – Present)

Timeline

Intern

Lake County Criminal Probation Department
01.2025 - Current

Seasonal Employee

Lake County Sheriff's Department
12.2023 - 08.2024

Intern

Lake County Juvenile Justice Center
01.2023 - 04.2024

Administrative Assistant

Efron & Efron Professional Corporation
07.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Purdue University Northwest

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Psychology

Purdue University Northwest
Gabriela Herrera