Gina Mendez
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Criminal justice professional with a forensic psychology background and graduate-level legal training. Experienced in case file review, confidential records management, and supporting investigative and compliance-focused work. Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills with experience in a District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Unit and a regulated professional setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
Doctor Aaronson And Associates 305 E 55th St.
10.2021 - Current
- Gathered, arranged and corrected records to convert to paperless system.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Provide administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
Legal Intern — Domestic Violence Unit
Staten Island District Attorney’s Office
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted prosecutors with case preparation involving domestic violence matters
- Reviewed case files, police reports, and supporting documentation
- Observed courtroom proceedings and gained exposure to victim-centered prosecution
- Maintained confidentiality while working with sensitive case materials
Lifeguard
Aqua Management
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of facility and equipment for safety hazards.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint John's University
300 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 1030105-2024
No Degree -
New York Law School
185 W Broadway, New York, NY 1001305-2027
Skills
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Volunteer Experience with Chi Iota Omega
Raise money for charity and participate in many different charity events and or walks,
- Alzheimer's walk.
- Light the Night walk.
- Breast Cancer walk
- Autism speaks walk.
- Out of the Darkness walk.
- Hosted a Breast cancer bingo to raise money for breast cancer.
- Attended the Kappa Sig blood drive and the Coat/Food drive.
Leadership Experience
- Scholarship- I had to ensure every girl was keeping up with their grades, created study dates to help anyone study that needed it, and created study schedules so that everyone could keep up with their grades
- Social- Planned events with other sororities or fraternities that we socialize with.
- Rush- I had to create a theme for the new incoming recruits, made various fliers, set up every event that concludes with the theme I created, and hosted for the new incoming recruits and introduce them into our sorority.
Timeline
Legal Intern — Domestic Violence Unit
Staten Island District Attorney’s Office
06.2025 - 08.2025
Office Assistant
Doctor Aaronson And Associates 305 E 55th St.
10.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Aqua Management
05.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint John's University
No Degree -
New York Law School