Heavyn Varela
Lubbock,Tx
Summary
Focused and dedicated Individual with a solid foundation seeking opportunities to elevate my career in the legal and political realm. Committed to continuous improvement, I aim to leverage existing experience while embracing new challenges to contribute effectively and thrive in dynamic legal and political environments with a dedicated work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campaign Intern
Senator Ted Cruz Campaign
09.2023 - Current
- Drummed up support for political candidates by canvassing door-to-door.
- Brought in new volunteers through word-of-mouth outreach and grassroots campaigns.
- Ran phone banks taking calls from donors wishing to contribute to political causes.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Wrote and created content like letter to editor for the senators campaign for various topics/ issues and mediums.
Campaign Intern
Congresswomen Mayra Flores Campaign
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Took part in phone banking to voters within the district 6hrs each week
- Involved with a group of other interns learning/working with campaign strategies and policies
- Engage in weekly zoom meetings regarding the week's progress with the campaign and interns, while talking to special guests who are all involved in politics giving us interns advise
- Engaged with supporters, potential supporters and opponents via online platforms.
Legal Assistant
Christina Montes Law Firm
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data, and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Drafted motions, briefs, and other legal documents
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Education
B.A. Degree - Political Science, Legal Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Tx12.2023
Skills
- MS Office Proficient
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Multimedia Presentations
- Client Support
- Case Management
Certification
- Certified Paralegal, University of Texas at El Paso - 2020
Extracurriculars
Organizations:
Future Lawyers of Today - Texas Tech University
Women In Pre- Law Society - Texas Tech University
- Was a Big to two Little's, my senior year showed the younger members around the application process when applying to Law School.
Member of the Moot Court Team (off season) - Texas Tech University
Timeline
Campaign Intern
Senator Ted Cruz Campaign
09.2023 - Current
Campaign Intern
Congresswomen Mayra Flores Campaign
08.2022 - 11.2022
Legal Assistant
Christina Montes Law Firm
05.2021 - 08.2021
B.A. Degree - Political Science, Legal Studies
Texas Tech University
- Certified Paralegal, University of Texas at El Paso - 2020
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