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Hannah Kelly

Richmond,,VA

Summary

I’ve spent years working in busy restaurants, serving and hosting, and I love the energy of helping people have a great experience. After finishing law school, I realized the legal world wasn’t for me, it burned me out, but the work I did there strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, stay organized, multitask, and handle high-pressure situations. I’m excited to bring those skills, along with my hands-on restaurant experience, to a bar or restaurant where I can make guests feel welcome and cared for.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Server & Hostess

Karma Asian
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Served food and drinks, checked in with tables, and made sure guests had everything they needed.
  • Balanced hosting duties with serving, including greeting guests, taking reservations, and managing seating.
  • Worked closely with kitchen and bar staff to keep service running smoothly during busy shifts

Hostess

Citizen Burger Bar
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Greeted guests, managed the waitlist, and kept track of table rotations.
  • Answered customer questions and made sure they were seated comfortably.
  • Helped servers and bussers during rush hours to keep the dining room moving

Server

Sushi King Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environments, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order taking and food delivery for optimal service flow.
  • Trained new staff on restaurant protocols, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere and improving operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate special requests and dietary restrictions, ensuring accurate meal preparation.

Law Clerk

Dunn Law, P.A.
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with the five supervising attorneys across various areas of law including commercial eviction, collections, judgment enforcement, and bankruptcy law.
  • Prepared pleadings and motions in commercial eviction matters, including demand letters, complaints, affidavits for landlord, and motions for default judgment.
  • Created and maintained case tracking systems ; delivered weekly status reports and year-end case summaries to supervising attorneys.
  • Took initiative to address service of process delays by researching procedural solutions now used firm-wide.

Law Clerk

Adams Law, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Handled client intake by sitting in on meetings and documenting case details for attorney review.
  • Drafted complaints, answers, motions, and settlement agreements in landlord-tenant and other civil litigation cases.
  • Filed pleadings in state and Bankruptcy courts, tracked court deadlines, organized case files, and kept clients updated throughout their cases.

Education

J.D. - Juris Doctor

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Denver, Colorado
05.2024

B.A. - Political Science and Environmental Policy

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
05.2020

No Degree - Environmental Policy

University of College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
05-2019

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Professional appearance

Websites

Timeline

Law Clerk

Dunn Law, P.A.
08.2024 - 06.2025

Server & Hostess

Karma Asian
05.2023 - 06.2024

Hostess

Citizen Burger Bar
05.2022 - 08.2022

Law Clerk

Adams Law, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2024

Server

Sushi King Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021

J.D. - Juris Doctor

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

B.A. - Political Science and Environmental Policy

Virginia Tech

No Degree - Environmental Policy

University of College Dublin

Charity & Community Work

Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC)
Provided pro bono legal support at the Samaritan House shelter, assisting individuals with housing, custody, and personal injury matters. Conducted client intakes, identified key issues, supported attorneys in developing next steps, and helped prepare documents and organize case files in a resource-limited environment.


Learn Your Rights in the Community (LYRIC)
Educated high school students on their constitutional rights by designing and leading engaging presentations that made complex legal topics accessible and practical.

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